Mt Blanc Trekking trip
The European Alps offer some of the most spectacular and enjoyable walking in the world and this adventure offers the chance to combine three countries into one trip as we cross the rugged Alps from Switzerland to France and Italy. The trek around Mt. Blanc is one of Europe's best mountain walks and you'll get a chance to appreciate the different cultures, foods and peoples whilst you hike through glorious Alpine scenery.
The spectacular circuit around Mont-Blanc, one of the world's classic hikes, demands some respect. From the massif of Mont Blanc (4801m- the highest mountain in western Europe), seven valleys extend into France, Italy and Switzerland. Each valley retains its own unique culture, architecture and landscape and it's through these valleys we will hike. Each day we hike up to the ridges and descend into valleys below, with time to enjoy views of glaciers, green mountain meadows and snow capped peaks.
This is a mountain trip where we cross passes above 2700m walking an average of 5 to 7 hours a day so you need to be in good physical condition (steep ascents and descents averaging 1000m to 1200 m up and 700 to 1000m down each day). You'll be glad to hear that this is a supported trek so you carry just your daypack and stay in comfortable accommodation where your main luggage will be waiting at the end of each day.
At the end of our hike we transfer back to Chamonix and have time to enjoy the town and it's glorious surroundings. Take a trip up the thrilling Aguille de Midi cable car and enjoy lunch in Europe's highest restaurant at 3842m with breathtaking views over Mt. Blanc. From Chamonix you have all of Europe in summertime to explore: head south to beaches of the Cote D'Azure, the Italian Riviera or east to the wine regions of France.What more incentive could you want?
We also have a shorter version of this trip on our rawchallenges.com website as a Charity Challenge for the Oncology Children's foundation. Click on the link below to go to directly to this page on our Charity challenges site:
www.rawchallenges.com
The spectacular circuit around Mont-Blanc, one of the world's classic hikes, demands some respect. From the massif of Mont Blanc (4801m- the highest mountain in western Europe), seven valleys extend into France, Italy and Switzerland. Each valley retains its own unique culture, architecture and landscape and it's through these valleys we will hike. Each day we hike up to the ridges and descend into valleys below, with time to enjoy views of glaciers, green mountain meadows and snow capped peaks.
This is a mountain trip where we cross passes above 2700m walking an average of 5 to 7 hours a day so you need to be in good physical condition (steep ascents and descents averaging 1000m to 1200 m up and 700 to 1000m down each day). You'll be glad to hear that this is a supported trek so you carry just your daypack and stay in comfortable accommodation where your main luggage will be waiting at the end of each day.
At the end of our hike we transfer back to Chamonix and have time to enjoy the town and it's glorious surroundings. Take a trip up the thrilling Aguille de Midi cable car and enjoy lunch in Europe's highest restaurant at 3842m with breathtaking views over Mt. Blanc. From Chamonix you have all of Europe in summertime to explore: head south to beaches of the Cote D'Azure, the Italian Riviera or east to the wine regions of France.What more incentive could you want?
We also have a shorter version of this trip on our rawchallenges.com website as a Charity Challenge for the Oncology Children's foundation. Click on the link below to go to directly to this page on our Charity challenges site:
www.rawchallenges.com
Dates
2010 Jun 12 - Jun 25Itinerary
14 days - Departing Chamonix
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Day 1:Arrive Chamonix, France
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Day 2:Trek Chamonix - Les Houches
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Day 3:Trek from Les Houches - Les Contamines
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Day 4:Trek Les Contamines - Nant Borrant
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Day 5:Trek Nant Borrant - Les Chapieux
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Day 6:Trek Les Chapieux- Refuge Elizabetta ( Italy)
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Day 7:Trek Refuge Elizabetta - CourMayeur
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Day 8:Trek CourMayeur - Lavachey
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Day 9:Trek Lavachey -La Fouly
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Day 10:Trek La Fouly - Champex
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Day 11:Trek Champex - Trient
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Day 12:Trek Trient -Trelechamp
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Day 13:Trek Trelechamp - Chamonix
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Day 14:Depart Chamonix
Level of Difficulty Moderate - Demanding
Whats Included?
- 3 Nights in Chamonix hotel with breakfast
- A mountain guide, the mountain leaders
- Most meals trekking - Half board in refuges or inns (dormitories)
- Midday picnics for lunch
- Lift tickets
- Transportation to the end of the tour
- Luggage transportation & vehicle support
