Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Les Houches
Les Houches- Start point
- Route de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland (Geneva Airport, Arrivals Hall, 15:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel featuring local specialities and homemade dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel du Bois)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with tour leader at hotel reception
Optional Activities
- Explore Chamonix centre (15 minutes by local bus from hotel)
Landmarks Mont Blanc Chamonix - Day 2
Chamonix
Chamonix- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at Paradis du Praz)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel du Bois)
Included Activities
- Hike along Petit Balcon Sud from Les Bossons to Chamonix (10km, approximately 3 hours on mostly flat ground)
- Picnic lunch at Paradis du Praz
- Optional afternoon hike from Chamonix through woods to Chalet La Floria and back (5km, approximately 2.5 hours, 300m ascent and descent)
Optional Activities
- Morning coffee at pavement cafes in Chamonix
- Browse shops in Chamonix
- Relax in hotel garden
- Use indoor swimming pool at hotel
- Explore Chamonix town
Landmarks Mont Blanc Massif Chamonix Valley Les Bossons Paradis du Praz Chalet La Floria - Day 3
Le Bellevue - Le Prarion - Mont Blanc Views
Le Bellevue - Le Prarion - Mont Blanc Views- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel du Bois)
Included Activities
- Bellevue cable car to 1,800m
- Guided hike to Le Prarion (1,969m) with 360-degree views
- Forest descent back to Les Houches
Optional Activities
- Cable car descent instead of walking down the 1,000m/3,281 feet (reduces walk by 5.5km)
Landmarks Mont Blanc Bellevue Cable Car Grand Balcon Nord Col du Voza Le Prarion Mont Joly Contamines Valley - Day 4
Montroc - Col du Montets - Le Buet - Cascades de Berard
Montroc - Col du Montets - Le Buet - Cascades de Berard- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel du Bois)
Included Activities
- Train journey through Chamonix Valley
- Guided hike from Montroc to Col du Montets
- Visit to Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve visitor centre
- Hike to Le Buet hamlet
- Hike to Les Cascades du Berard waterfalls
- Hike through Berard Valley forest to Les Granges
Optional Activities
- 20-minute round-trip hike to Grotte a Farinet (Cave of the Robin Hood of the Alps)
- Refreshments at cafe near waterfalls
Landmarks Mont Blanc Les Drus Aiguille d'Argentiere Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve Col du Montets Le Buet Les Cascades du Berard Grotte a Farinet Les Granges - Day 5
Free Day in Chamonix Valley
Free Day in Chamonix Valley- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel du Bois)
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Aiguille du Midi (3,842m) for Alpine views and panoramic vistas
- Step into the Void glass box experience at Aiguille du Midi
- Cog-railway to Montenvers
- Steps down to Mer de Glace glacier and ice cave access
- Explore Chamonix town independently
Landmarks Aiguille du Midi Matterhorn Montenvers Mer de Glace - Day 6
Le Tour - Col de Balme - Aiguillettes des Possettes
Le Tour - Col de Balme - Aiguillettes des Possettes- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel du Bois)
Included Activities
- Bus to Le Tour village
- Gondola lift to Charamillon
- Chair lift to Les Autannes
- Guided walk to Col de Balme
- Ascent to Aiguillettes des Possettes
- Gondola return to valley
Landmarks Le Tour Col de Balme Aiguillettes des Possettes Trient Glacier Emosson Dam - Day 7
Chamonix - Lac Blanc
Chamonix - Lac Blanc- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel du Bois)
Included Activities
- Telecabin ride to Chalet de la Flegere (1,871m)
- Hike along Tour du Mont Blanc to Lac Blanc (2,352m) with panoramic views (10km, approximately 5-6 hours, 470m ascent and descent)
- Forest walk descent from Lac Blanc to Chalet de la Flegere
- Telecabin return to valley bottom
Landmarks Tour du Mont Blanc Lac Blanc Chalet de la Flegere Les Praz Mont Blanc - Day 8
Les Houches
Les Houches- End point
- Route de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland (Geneva Airport, Departures Hall, 13:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel du Bois)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Hotel du Bois
Optional Activities
- Mountain Drop Offs shuttle to Geneva Airport (€50, bookable online)
