Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights

Day 1  Chamonix, France
Welcome to your alpine chalet, your beautiful base for this incredible hiking adventure. Your adventure begins with a walk into Chamonix this afternoon. Around 6pm, say bonjour to your tour leader and fellow travellers, where we gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead during a welcome briefing.

Day 2  Col de Balme
Your first trek is on the Col de Balme slopes, where there are stunning views of Mont Blanc as well as into Switzerland. Take a short warm-up walk before the trail turns uphill on a zigzag path. As the trees thin out, the views get better and by late morning reach Aiguillette des Possettes, a stunning peak with superb panoramic views over the Chamonix Valley. The path continues to the Col des Possettes before winding down to La Tour.

Day 3  Col de Bel Lachat
Today we have a spectacular walk from the Merlet park through alpine forests and meadows and up to the Aiguillette des Houches (7,500ft/2,285m) for one of the finest views in the Alps – looking directly across the Chamonix Valley to Mont Blanc.

Day 4  Col de Voza
Transfer to the Les Contamines valley to start today’s hike. The valley path narrows and steepens as you climb up towards the Passerelle de Bionnassay, a dramatic suspension bridge spanning a white-water stream that tumbles from the Bionnassay glacier. In the afternoon, trek back to the valley floor or choose to take a more leisurely cable car ride.

Day 5  Chamonix
Today is at leisure to explore the area as you please. Your tour leader will be able to recommend other walking routes should you wish to walk independently, or you may prefer to relax in Chamonix and enjoy the café culture.

Day 6  Courmayeur, Italy
Drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel and enter Italy. Climb up to the Bonatti Refuge at just over 2,000m altitude. Following a dramatic path, high above the valley, take in spectacular views over Val Ferret then descend to Courmayeur where there’s time for a well-deserved ice cream.

Day 7  Lac Blanc, France
The Grand Balcon Sud is a stunning must-do walk and looks over to the Mont Blanc massif. The views of snowy peaks, soaring cliffs, fractured glaciers and lush green forests ensure this trek is a memorable one.

Day 8  Chamonix
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning.