Mont Blanc Highlights

8 Days | Soak in the snow-capped peaks and natural beauty of the Alps

4.7 out of 5 based on 21 reviews submitted.
Walking & trekking
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USD $3,145

If you’re looking for unforgettable alpine views, rewarding hikes and a fantastic place to rest your head each night, you’ve come to the right place. Set out on an eight-day hiking adventure through the Alps where you’ll explore the white landscapes on foot each day before returning to your base in Chamonix. With cable car rides included on several days, you’ll spend more time exploring and less time tackling tiring climbs – and with an International Mountain Leader guiding the way, you can trust that you’re in safe hands.

Trip overview

Map of Mont Blanc Highlights including France
Start
Chamonix, France
Finish
Chamonix, France
Theme
Walking & trekking
Destinations
France
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 14
Trip code
ZFXM
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Spend a week hiking the French Swiss Alps to see some of Europe’s most beautiful natural sights, including glaciers, lakes and mountains.
  • Soar over spectacular scenery and soak in unbeatable views during a series of cable car rides, meaning you can walk through the region’s best landscapes without the tiring climbs.
  • Explore with an experienced International Mountain Leader – a highly qualified guide who will ensure the group’s safety while bringing the scenery to life.
  • Stay in a historic hotel in the heart of Chamonix , surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Unpack just once and enjoy an epic location that can’t be topped.
  • Hiking can really work up an appetite, which is why all meals are included on hiking days, ensuring you’re fuelled up for your adventures.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This is a walking trip, and you must be in a good physical shape to fully enjoy it. On most of the walking days, we will walk for up to 5 hours.
  • To avoid long and difficult climbs, cable car lifts have been included on 4 walking days. These rides will reward you with breathtaking views, but please be aware you will be very high off the ground.
  • Be sure to bring the appropriate gear required for alpine hikes. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
  • This trip visits points over 2500 m, where there is a risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness. Please be aware of the symptoms and let your leader know if you or any of your fellow travellers experience any.
  • On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15 kg (33 lb). Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera for daytrips.

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Itinerary

Map of Mont Blanc Highlights including France

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

On Foot, Cable Car, Train, Public Bus, Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Activities
  • Bellevue cable car ride
  • Tête de la Charme summit hike
  • Col de Balme & Col du Posettes guided hike
  • Flégère cable car ride round trip, Lac Blanc guided hike
  • La mer de Glace guided hike
  • Brévent cable car ride, Brévent pass & Bel Lachat guided hike
Optional activities
  • Bionnassay museum visit - EUR6
  • Aiguille du Midi cable car ride - EUR100
  • Montenvers Train trip - EUR30
  • Col des Montets guided hike - Free

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Important notes

1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1. Please see Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. Your adventure ends on Day 8 after breakfast. There are no activities included on that day.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Essential Trip Information

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 based on 21 reviews submitted.
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Claire · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 20 Sep 2024

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Stephen · Traveled September 2023
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Mont Blanc Highlights
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USD $3,145