Experience the rarified air of Europe as you trek the Alps from France to Italy and Switzerland on this active ten-day adventure. This challenging hiking circuit will reward you with mesmerizing views of glaciers, steep valleys and, of course, Mont Blanc itself. Travel across high passes and through Alpine meadows and recharge at night with delicious mountain cuisine in simple refuges. Challenge yourself to conquer one of the world's premier hiking circuits and uncover the alpine heart of Europe on this incredible journey.

What's Included

Seven days of escorted mountain hikes (demanding) with your Tour Leader
7 Breakfasts, 4 dinners (Allow EUR240-315 for meals not included)
Hotels (2 nts), basic hotels (2 nts, possibly multi-share), mountain refuges (5 nts, multi-share)
Local bus, walking, cable car
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 10

Day 1 Chamonix
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Les Contamines (D)
Travel to Les Houches and enjoy a 20km hike through stunning countryside to Les Contamines followed by a delicious dinner.
Day 3 Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, Les Chapieux (B,D)
Hike the challenging 18 km from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux.
Day 4 Col de la Seigne, Val Veny, Courmayeur (B)
Pass glacial lakes on the 28km trek from Les Chapieux to the Italian town of Courmayeur.
Day 5 Courmayeur (B)
Optional cable car ride to Pointe Helbronner, or day hiking.
Day 6 Italian Val Ferret (B,D)
A steep climb but rewarded by the views as you walk the 14km from Courmayeur to the Italian Val Ferret.
Day 7 Champex (B)
Another long steep hike of 20km followed by a stay in the Swiss lakeside town of Champex.
Day 8 Trient (B,D)
Following the 'Bovine Way', trek from Champex Lac to Trient.
Day 9 Chamonix Valley (B)
Enjoy a final day of trekking over the Col de la Balme to the Chamonix valley, where we will take local transport to Chamonix.
Day 10 Chamonix
Depart at any time.