Exceptional tour around Mont Blanc

11 Days / 10 Nights
PARTICIPANTS

1 to 8 people

TARIFF

On demand

My trip
DAY 8
DIVINE BREAK IN VALLORCINE
DAY 8
DIVINE BREAK IN VALLORCINE

Walking time: 3-4 hours | Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast | Meals included: lunch & dinner.

 

Not far away from Chamonix in Vallorcine, Stéphanie, Stéphane and their two children welcome you in their old farmhouse which was built during the 18th century. An ideal place to recharge your batteries!

 

The imposing stone and wood facade and the modern, cocooning-authentic interior illustrates the promise of an authentic Savoyard stay

 

Rejuvenate in one of the five comfortable rooms of the farmhouse.

 

For optimal comfort, all rooms have a private bathroom and toilet.

 

Admire the splendid view over the high meadows and the Aiguilles Rouges mountain range.

 

Spend delicious moments in the dining room, tasting organic and local products and discover the local specialities, charcuterie, cheese, yoghurt or milk from the neighbouring farm.

DAY 3
LA DOLCE VITA WILL WIN YOU OVER
DAY 3
LA DOLCE VITA WILL WIN YOU OVER

Nestled at an altitude of 1956 meters in Courmayeur, this refuge offers a warm welcome. Inside you will find dormitories, an originally decorated common area and hot showers. 

 

You can enjoy breakfast and dinner made from local products. There is no doubt that you will have a fantastic time in this refuge facing the Italian side of Mont Blanc!

 

The highlight of the show: the splendid landscape overlooks the surrounding mountains.

 

 

Guided tour of Chamonix 

Discover the prestigious city of Chamonix. Between palaces, luxury boutiques and authentic mountain village you will be seduced by Chamonix. Nicknamed "Cham" by the locals, the mountain town is home to two treasures of nature: Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi.

More details:

https://experience-mont-blanc.com/en_US/experience/guided-tour-of-the-old-palaces-and-hotels-of-chamonix

Price: 220 €  for two people

 

Tandem paragliding flight 

Take the height to discover Chamonix from the sky... Accompanied by an instructor, admire breathtaking panoramas.

Price: 240 € for two people

 

Pre-dinner drink facing the Mont Blanc 

Taste a pre-dinner drink composed of local products in a privileged setting: in front of the Mont Blanc!

More details:

https://experience-mont-blanc.com/fr_FR/experience/apero-mont-blanc

Price: 500 € for two people

 

Aiguille du Midi - half day

Discover the Aiguille du midi, one of the treasures of Chamonix. Nestled at an altitude of 3842 meters, it offers splendid panoramas of the Alps. Will you dare taking the "step into the void", an entirely glazed box above the void?

More details:

https://experience-mont-blanc.com/en_US/experience/mythical-aiguille-du-midi-half-day

Price: 360 € for two people

 

Sea of Ice 

From Chamonix, step aboard the small rack and pinion train that takes you to the Montenvers refuge. From there, admire a grandiose panorama of the Mer de glace.

More details:

https://experience-mont-blanc.com/en_US/experience/panoramic-view-of-the-mer-de-glace-and-montenvers-day-trip

Price: 280 € for two people

 

Electric mountain biking in front of the Mont Blanc 

Electric mountain bike ride to discover the landscapes of Chamonix and the Mont Blanc in a different way. Tasting in the middle of the mountain of a picnic of local products.

More details: 

https://experience-mont-blanc.com/en_US/experience/mountain-biking-facing-the-mont-blanc

Price: 420 € for two people

DAY 1
LET'S GO !
DAY 1
LET'S GO !

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge, accessible by a 1 hour walk. For this, we recommend arriving before 2pm at the St-Gervais-les-Bains train station.

 

Located 45 minutes walk from Notre Dame de la Gorge, on the itinerary of the Tour du Mont-Blanc and the GR5, you will find a warm welcome in a friendly atmosphere at the refuge chalet.

 

This refuge also has a pleasant shaded terrace where you can eat at any time of the day. 

 

You will immediately feel at home in this Savoyard-style chalet!

 

Briefing at the end of the day with your guide to prepare your departure the next day.

DAY 2
WARM-UP
DAY 2
WARM-UP

Walking time: 7 hours | Accommodation: Chalet Refuge | Meals included: lunch & dinner.

 

Get off to a good start: you will be in company of your Mont Blanc tour guide who will give you some advice during the entire trek.

 

Located in the south of the Mont Blanc mountain range, this mountain style chalet refuge offers a panoramic view of the magnificent Glacier Valley.

 

Sleep in a former alpine chalet, comfortably renovated in 2010, at an altitude of 1864 metres.

 

Wake up in the morning in the middle of the mountains, at the foot of the Aiguille des Glaciers and the Col de la Seigne, in a peaceful atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

DAY 4
Discover Courmayeur!
DAY 4
Discover Courmayeur!

Walking time: 2 hours | Accommodation: Hotel ****, family room | Meals included: evening. 

 

This hotel is the assurance of a complete immersion in majestic and untouched landscapes, where nature marks the succession of the seasons, always giving new and different emotions.

 

The giants of the Alps (Mont Blanc, Monte Cervino, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso) surround the valley that protects it.

 

This hotel, with its luxurious and sophisticated charm, is the fruit of the history of a family whose wish is to share the enchantment of our mountains without having to say a single word.

 

A smile, an unexpected special attention, to offer you precious moments and unforgettable memories...

DAY 5
CHI VA PIANO, VA SANO
DAY 5
CHI VA PIANO, VA SANO

 

 

This refuge opened on August 1st 1998.

 

It is a traditional construction made of stone and wood, with a rustic style.

 

It overlooks an exceptional panorama that embraces the whole chain: from the Ferret pass to the Seigne pass.

 

The kitchen of the refuge proposes traditional dishes and wines of the Aosta Valley.

 

When the weather allows it, you can taste local specialties in the open air on wooden tables set up on the meadow below the refuge.

DAY 6
CHI VA SANO, VA LONTANO
DAY 6
CHI VA SANO, VA LONTANO

 

 

The bed & breakfast is located in Trient, at an altitude of 1300 metres, at the foot of two glaciers and the Col de la Forclaz.

 

It has a view of the famous pink church of Trient and its glacier. 

 

Trient is located halfway between Chamonix and Martigny (17 km). Both close... and far from everything!

 

Numerous walks and hikes, with breathtaking views of the valley, the glaciers or Mont Blanc.

DAY 7
Between Switzerland & France
DAY 7
Between Switzerland & France

Walking time: 3 hours | Accommodation: Refuge | Meals included: lunch & dinner.

 

Located on the Franco-Swiss border, this chalet was built in 1877 and has since been completely renovated.

 

Perched at an altitude of 2190 metres, it offers an exceptional panorama of both the Chamonix valley in Haute-Savoie and the Trient valley in Valais.

 

Linking Trient to Argentière, the Col de Balme is an essential stage of the Mont Blanc tour!

Enjoy a timeless, zestful and relaxed refuge in the heart of Chamonix, at the foot of the iconic Mont Blanc. 

 

This place is the meeting spot for sophisticated adventurers, pioneers and enjoyers of life !

 

The rooms offer stunning views over Chamonix mountains and town.

 

The refuge also owns a bar & bistro with an outdoor terrace, a sauna and a gym to answer all your needs.

Our transportation service and private drivers are at your disposal to insure comfort, adaptability and serenity during your stay in the Alps Mont Blanc.

 

Included:

  • English-speaking drivers.
  • Meet up with our private chauffeur in Pontailler-sur-Saône.
  • Transfer to your hotel in Chamonix from Pontailler-sur-Saône (3:15 hours drive).
  • Transfer to Geneva Airport from your hotel in Chamonix (1:15 hours drive).
  • Transportation during your activities when needed. 

 

More info about our transportation service: 

https://transfer-mont-blanc.com/en/

Details of the tour

 

The tour includes :

  • Our driver will welcome you at the St Gervais train station - transfer towards the first refuge
  • Briefing by our guide on the first evening
  • Our specialist guide will accompany you on D2
  • 5 nights in a mountain refuge
  • 2 nights in charming guest rooms 
  • 1 night in a 4* hotel in Courmayeur 
  • 2 nights in a 3* hotel in the centre of Chamonix 
  • Picnics every day (except D4 left free in Courmayeur) 
  • Dinners are taken every night at the refuge or restaurant (except D10 left free)
  • Luggage transportation from mountain refuge to mountain refuge, except when they are not accessible (D3, D5, D7)
  • Cable car tickets on D9 for the descent to Chamonix
  • Private vehicle transportation to enhance the trek and focus on the most interesting parts - operated by our own drivers for greater flexibility and adaptability
  • Agency fees including: conception and elaboration of the tailor-made trek, reservations of the above mentioned accommodations and services, last minute changes and 24/7 phone support during your trek

 

In addition : activities in Chamonix according to your preferences

In addition : activities in Courmayeur according to your preferences

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