Trekking tour around the Mont Blanc
Duration : 7 days
France, Northern Alps, Italy, Alps, Switzerland
Level : trained hiker
from 890 € / p. from 4 to 10 persons
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The Mont Blanc tour! A unique, exceptional journey through 3 countries, to discover 3 cultures, 10,000 meters of positive elevation, 170 kilometers, passes over 2500 meters above sea level, and an incredible diversity of landscapes. This is one of the most beautiful routes in the world that I propose here!
During 7 days, you will do the clockwise tour of Mont Blanc, starting from the Tour village to finish in the Contamines-Montjoie.
Mountain leader for some years, I know very well this tour of Mont Blanc as I do it regularly and I am always amazed at the greatness and beauty of this nature. During this TMB I offer yoga sessions in the evening for a daily well being because I am also a qualified yoga teacher.
This tour is available on demand for groups already constituted. I am at your disposal for information: ask me for the technical sheet!
If you like the combination of hiking and yoga, I propose other stays in Aubrac, Aravis, Vercors, Ardèche and Cevennes on Stevenson path.
Program
D1: Le Tour - Champex.
From the Tour village, you climb by the balcony of Posettes and the col de Balme. Beautfiful panorama of the Mont Blanc and the glaciers of Tour and Argentière. Descent in the Swiss alpine pastures to the village of Trient.
Night in a lodge.
D2: Trient - Champex.
Bovine pastures cross through a balcony path above the Rhone valley or "high mountain" variant by the mythical passage of the Arpette window (2665m). Descent on Champex.
Night in hostel in Champex.
D3: Champex - refuge Bonatti hut.
After a bus transfer from Champex to La Fouly, you will begin the climb through the pastures of the Peule to the Ferret Pass (2540m). After crossing of the border, descent into the Italian Val Ferret under the foothills of the back of Mont Blanc. Amazing view of the Grandes Jorasses.
Overnight at Bonatti hut.
D4: Bonatti hut - Courmayeur.
You follow the balcony path of Mont de la Saxe facing Mont Blanc or climb to the Sapin Pass. Descent to La Palud then Courmayeur crossing and night in a hotel in the small traditional hamlet of Dolonne.
D5: Courmayeur - refuge Elisabetta Soldini.
From Dolonne, climb on Checrouit and cross of the Val Veny balcony to Elisabetta Soldini hut (2185m).
D6: Elisabetta Soldini hut - Les Chappieux.
From Elisabetta hut, climb to the Seigne Pass (2515m) and descent to the Ville des Glaciers to sleep in the hamlet of Chappieux. You will enjoy a stop at the farm where Beaufort cheese is made.
D7: Les Chappieux - Les Contamines-Montjoie.
Alpine climb to the refuge of the Croix du Bonhomme (2443m) then descent to the Bonhomme Pass to leave the Beaufortain massif and enter the Arly valley, to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge, halmet of the Contamines-Montjoie.
End of the stay.
The price includes
- Supervision by the mountain leader.
- Full board accomodation (dormitory) in refuge, lodge or hotel from D1 to D6.
- Picnics.
- Bus transfers (Courmayeur / Arnouva + La Fouly / Champex).
- Yoga sessions.
The price does not include
- Transport to and from the Tour village near Chamonix.
- Drinks.
- Unscheduled transport in case of bad weather or injuries.
- Personal expenses.
- Cancellation, assistance and repatriation insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Accommodation
- Refuge, cottage or hotel according to the places.
No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.
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