A trek around the highest peak in the European Alps where spectacular alpine scenery combines with the charm of French, Swiss and Italian mountain villages. This historic itinerary takes you across passes, around enormous glaciers and via stunning lakes to take in some of the best viewpoints in the Alps. Meadows crossed by clear melt water streams lead you downwards to green pastures where shepherds will sell their fresh Beaufort cheese to you! Mountain refuges and charming gîtes provide a relaxing respite at the end of your day's trek. This journey is for experienced alpine walkers - providing an enthralling alpine adventure with unsurpassed views.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Walk from Chamonix Valley to Trient in Switzerland (6hrs) DAY 2 Trient to Champex (6hrs) DAY 3 Walk through the Valais des Hommes to La Fouly (6hrs) DAY 4 Walk across the Grand Col Ferret path into Italy (6hrs) DAY 5 Walk and bus transfer to Veni Valley (6hrs) DAY 6 Over the Seigne mountain path into France (7hrs) DAY 7 Cross the Contamines Natural Reserve to Contamines (5hrs) DAY 8 Continue to Les Houches, trip concludes (6hrs)
trip dates
Daily departures from 7 Jun to 8 Sep
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This itinerary is indicative only and will depend on accommodation booked. Hours indicated do not include rest stops.
what's included
*7 breakfasts, 7 dinners *7 nights accommodation in mountain refuges/gîte-hostels in dormitories (upgrade to double room for 6 nights out of 7 available - surcharge applies) *luggage transfer (max 10kgs) *information pack including route notes and maps *emergency hotline
