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Classic Mountain Walking

One of the classic mountain walks of the world, the Tour of Mont Blanc circles the highest mountain in Western Europe, providing walkers with an opportunity to sample the culture and flavour of the three different countries which share the massif: France, Italy and Switzerland. Dominated throughout by views of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc itself (4,056m/15,767ft).

The walk follows ancient pack animal routes with each ascent to the next pass rewarded by a new and exciting vista of the great peaks of the Alps.

This is a long walk of 14 days in the valleys, foothills and high passes of the Mont Blanc massif. The traverse of the high passes takes you beneath spectacular glaciers and at other times you pass through Alpine villages and summer meadows. The Tour de Mont Blanc is however well within the scope of most walkers. Trails are well defined and easy to follow. The trail is mostly moderate, but with a few challenging ascents and the satisfaction of completing one of the worlds great walks provides the finishing touch to a wonderful holiday.

The self-guided tour is arranged on set departure dates to spread the huge cost of moving baggage. There can be as many as fifteen Sherpa walkers travelling at the same time.

 

 Inn to Inn 14 days

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Duration: 13 nights/14 days
Tour Code: JMB
Grade: Moderate - Challenging
Day Stages: Minimum 14km, max 30km.

 SELF-GUIDED Dates 2009

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JMB20 Sat 20 June - Fri 03 July
JMB27 Sat 27 June - Fri 10 July
JMB28 Sun 28 June - Sat 11 July
JMB11 Sat 11 July - Fri 24 July
JMB25 Sat 25 July - Fri 7 August
JMB26 Sun 26 July - Sat 8 August
JMB08 Sat 8 August - Fri 21 August
JMB09 Sun 9 August - Sat 22 August
JMB22 Sat 22 August - Fri 4 September
JMB23 Sun 23 August - Sat 5 September

 
 ESCORTED Dates 2009    Click here for latest ESCORTED prices

Group Size: Min 4, max 15, plus trek leader
EJMB12
Sun 12 July - Sat 25 July

 


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Accommodation

13 nights/14 days - The tour starts in the village of Les Houches at a 3* chalet style hotel facing Mont Blanc.
At Les Contamines we stay at a 2* hotel. At the tiny and remote settlement of Les Chapieux, we stay at a small but very welcoming auberge. For our 2 nights in Italy we stay at a modern 2* hotel at La Palud (1370m). It is a short bus ride to the historic town of Courmayeur. On our first night in Switzerland in the unspoilt Val Ferret we stay in a small, very comfortable 3* hotel in the beautifully situated village of La Fouly. We spend two nights by the shores of beautiful Lac de Champex at the north-eastern end of the Mont Blanc range. On our last night in Switzerland we stay at a simple inn at Trient (very basic accommodation).
Back in France we spend one night in a hotel in the ski resort of Argentiere, just one minutes walk from the centre of the village. For the 2 nights in Chamonix our 3* hotel has excellent facilities. Finally we return to our popular base hotel in Les Houches for the last night of the tour.

Note: Vehicle support except on the night spent at Les Chapieux, when overnight clothing must be carried.


Sherpa Notes

Waymarking
This route is very well waymarked.

Accommodation and Meals
10 nights in hotels of 2 or 3*, 3 nights in simple hotels more akin to mountain refuges. Ensuite facilities are not always available. 5 evening meals are included.

Start and End of Tour
Nearest airport is Geneva. Transfers available for land-only customers at a supplement, please enquire.



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