Tour du Mont Blanc

12 days

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Start and end in Geneva

5.0

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Incredible views, delicious food, great company. Words won't do it justice, but the memories will last a lifetime.
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Operator: Active Adventures
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
Ages 16+

Itinerary

Day 1
Geneva to Chamonix
Start point
Aéroport de Genève Cointrin (GVA), Route de l'Aéroport, Genève, Geneva 1215, Switzerland (Main Entrance)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Geneva to Chamonix
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Chamonix town
Landmarks
Mont Blanc
Chamonix
Day 2
Chamonix
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train ride to Montenvers
- Hike to Le Signal Forbes
- Gondola descent to Grotto de Glace (Ice Cave)
- Visit Mer de Glace Glacier
Optional Activities
- Explore Chamonix town
- Dining in Chamonix
Landmarks
Mer de Glace
Le Signal Forbes
Montenvers
Aiguilles Rouges Mountains
Day 3
Chamonix to Les Houches
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty French mountain meal)
Included Activities
- Gondola ride to Brevent
- Hike across Carlaveyron Plateau
- Hearty French mountain meal with local hosts
Landmarks
Brevent
Aiguilles Rouges
Mont Blanc
Fiz Range
Les Houches
Day 4
Les Houches to Annecy to Les Contamines
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Annecy
- Sea kayak tour of Annecy Lake
Optional Activities
- Explore Annecy's narrow cobbled streets
- View 16th century Gothic architecture
- Café experience overlooking French Alps
Landmarks
Annecy Lake
Annecy
Day 5
Les Contamines to Bourg St Maurice
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike on old Roman road to Plan des Dames
- Ascent of Col du Bonhomme
- Lunch at Col du Bonhomme
Landmarks
Val Montjoie
Col du Bonhomme
Beaufortain Region
Day 6
Bourg St Maurice to Courmayeur
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local family-run Beaufort cheese factory
- Hike through Vallée des Glaciers (Valley of the Glaciers)
- Ascent to Col de la Seigne (France-Italy border)
Landmarks
Beaufortain
Vallée des Glaciers
Col de la Seigne
Mont Blanc
Courmayeur
Aosta Valley
Day 7
Courmayeur
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Courmayeur's eateries and restaurants
- Visit art galleries
- Wine tasting and vineyard visits
- Hiking in surrounding area
- Cycling
- Golf
Landmarks
Courmayeur
Aosta Valley
Day 8
Courmayeur to Lavachey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classic home-cooked Italian/French meal prepared by local hosts)
Included Activities
- Hike through larch forest to alpine meadows
- Stop at Rifugio Bertone for espresso
- Mont de la Saxe balcony trail hike
- Classic home-cooked Italian/French meal with local hosts
Landmarks
Rifugio Bertone
Mont Blanc
Mont de la Saxe
Val Ferret
Lavachey
Day 9
Lavachey to Champex Lac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike over Grand Col Ferret (France-Switzerland border)
- Hike through Swiss Val Ferret
- Descent through classic Swiss pastures to La Fouly
- Transfer to Champex Lac
Landmarks
Grand Col Ferret
Mont Blanc
Val Ferret
Glacier de l'A Neuve
La Fouly
Champex Lac
Day 10
Champex Lac to Argentiere
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Swiss alpine meadows to Bovine peak
- Views of Wildstrubel
Landmarks
Bovine Peak
Wildstrubel
Valais Region
Bern Region
Oberland Area
Argentière
Day 11
Argentière to Chamonix
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking descent from Argentière to Chamonix
- Picnic lunch in Chamonix
- Cable car ride to Aiguille du Midi (3841 metres)
- Views from Aiguille du Midi
Landmarks
L'Arve River
Chamonix
Aiguille du Midi
Mont Blanc
Day 12
Chamonix to Geneva
End point
Aéroport de Genève Cointrin (GVA), Route de l'Aéroport, Genève, Geneva 1215, Switzerland (Main Entrance)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Chamonix to Geneva
Optional Activities
- Extra accommodation in Chamonix or Geneva (available for booking)

Landmarks
Mont Blanc
Chamonix

Landmarks
Mer de Glace
Le Signal Forbes
Montenvers
Aiguilles Rouges Mountains

Landmarks
Brevent
Aiguilles Rouges
Mont Blanc
Fiz Range
Les Houches

Landmarks
Annecy Lake
Annecy

Landmarks
Val Montjoie
Col du Bonhomme
Beaufortain Region

Landmarks
Beaufortain
Vallée des Glaciers
Col de la Seigne
Mont Blanc
Courmayeur
Aosta Valley

Landmarks
Courmayeur
Aosta Valley

Landmarks
Rifugio Bertone
Mont Blanc
Mont de la Saxe
Val Ferret
Lavachey

Landmarks
Grand Col Ferret
Mont Blanc
Val Ferret
Glacier de l'A Neuve
La Fouly
Champex Lac

Landmarks
Bovine Peak
Wildstrubel
Valais Region
Bern Region
Oberland Area
Argentière

Landmarks
L'Arve River
Chamonix
Aiguille du Midi
Mont Blanc

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 71 Reviews

Transport
4.6
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
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Thomas
June 30th, 2016
5
I have hiked in Switzerland many times in the past and each time have wanted to find more of a challenge. I'm not...
I have hiked in Switzerland many times in the past and each time have wanted to find more of a challenge. I'm not going to climb the Matternhorn or the Eiger, but to hike up in the mountains has been a long-time dream. The Tour de Mount Blanc trip was the answer. We climbed up high snow-covered passes (with the occasional gale force wind) and down into lovely valleys in France, Italy, and Switzerland. This was exactly the type of active adventure that I wanted.Show more
Traveled in November 2016
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Louis
January 7th, 2016
4
Fair warning, I always consider that the 'glass' half full as opposed the half empty version. First of all, the...
Fair warning, I always consider that the 'glass' half full as opposed the half empty version. First of all, the enthusiasm of our chief guide Jean-Marc, was more then one could ask for. Combined with his experience and knowledge of the historical facts of our various destinations made our treks all the more enjoyable. Needless to say, his assistance at the few difficult areas gave me the confidence that 'all will be well'. To be frank, this is what I want when I book any trip. Someone to figure out what is needed to have a great time. To follow that thought, the accommodations were above average. Always clean, always convenient, and without exception, every question no matter what the issue, was answered immediately and any issue resolved.Show more
Traveled in November 2016
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Allyson
August 31st, 2016
5
Fantastic! It was like walking in a post card!
Traveled in November 2016
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Michael
September 15th, 2016
5
Another wonderful trip with Active Adventures! That is what I say about Active Europe’s Tour du Mont Blanc. This was...
Another wonderful trip with Active Adventures! That is what I say about Active Europe’s Tour du Mont Blanc. This was my fourth trip with Active and once again I was impressed with how they do business. Active’s Andy and Nick were excellent representatives for Active Adventures. They are fun, personable, engaging, helpful, and quick to help if there was a problem. The local guides, Jean-Marc, Suzanne, and Jean-Pat, were fun and a joy to be around. Their English language skills were excellent which was great since my French is pathetic! Point to a mountain or an object of curiosity and they could tell you about it. The whole crew worked together great to ensure everyone enjoyed the hiking regardless of pace, weather or skill level. The accommodations were great. Even the one hotel described a “rustic” (meaning it didn’t have en-suite bathrooms) by the guides was delightful. The food was excellent as to be expected and thankfully the hiking burned off the calories allowing for full indulgence at every meal! Oh! The Cheese! The wonderful cheese! Be prepared to sample some of the best cheeses around. Now, for the important part, the Tour du Mont Blanc. Definitely something everyone should do in their life. The Alps are magnificent and the towns along the way are beautiful. Active picked great trails to hike that highlighted the beauty of the area. Throw in their choice of towns to explore (especially Annecy’s Old Town), kayaking and mountain biking and it really is an Active Adventure. I highly recommend taking the gondola from Courmayeur, Italy all the way to the Agullie de Midi if the weather is nice (Mother Nature was kind to us with only one day of rain, some fog, and LOTS of clear skies). The view from the gondola over the glaciers is awe-inspiring. Definitely a highlight of the trip. Active doesn’t pay for this but it is well worth the Euros. Active does pay for an Aguille de Midi trip from Chamonix, France but it doesn’t cross the glaciers so I suggest doing it from Italy (weather permitting) and choose the Accro-Park option in Chamonix at the end of the tour. However you decide to do it, the Agullie de Midi is a must do. The views of the Mont Blanc mastiff are spectacular! If you like zip lines and ropes courses the Accro-Park is a great time. If you want a challenge and have the time I recommend doing the Black course (they have four courses; Green, Blue, Red, and Black). Overall, I really enjoyed this trip. If Active didn’t have so many other trips I want to do, I would do this one again!Show more
Traveled in August 2016
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Monica
September 27th, 2016
5
The Tour du Mont Blanc was an awesome trip, indeed. Amazing scenery, great hiking, delicious food, and highly...
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Traveled in June 2016
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Teresa
September 27th, 2016
5
Scenery was stupendous and jaw-dropping every day. Great effort made to provide us with delicious local food....
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Traveled in August 2016
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Louise
September 29th, 2016
5
This was a wonderful trip around Mt. Blanc with scenery that never quit (except that one rainy day!) The organizing...
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Traveled in August 2016
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Crystal
September 29th, 2016
5
This was my third trip with active adventures and each trip seems to get better and better. Active Adventures makes...
This was my third trip with active adventures and each trip seems to get better and better. Active Adventures makes taking a trip easy. This trip was a great way to see Mont Blanc. The views were amazing and we were fortunate to have great weather for the majority of the trip. The hikes were steep inclines and descents with some flat areas along the trails. All the accommodations were wonderful and the transit in the van was reasonable. Lots of delicious bread, cheese and cured meat were provided for lunch. The tour guides were friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend this trip!Show more
Traveled in June 2016
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Leslie
March 10th, 2016
5
Hi everyone! I'll pretty much repeat what I e-mailed the day after I came home. I know we can easily overdue the...
Hi everyone! I'll pretty much repeat what I e-mailed the day after I came home. I know we can easily overdue the superlatives but this Tour de Mont Blanc was truly my very best vacation ever. We were such an enjoyable and compatible group—couples and singles, everyone was interesting and we had a lot of laughs. I totally lucked out with my lovely and lively roommate. Nick and his pal Rowi were exemplary warmhearted companions. Our Chamonix guides Jean-Marc and Celine and Jean-Marie were encouraging, informative, prepared, and very charming. Weather held till the last day but cycling on rocky trails in the mist was scary great fun nevertheless. Hiking the Alps… words fail… hope pictures and other commentary are coming so you’ll see what I’m talking about… just spectacularly beautiful and I enjoyed every single step of every kilometer. Oh, and the kayaking and swimming on Lake Annecy couldn't have been on a more perfect warm beautiful summer day! A great big huge thank you to you, Nick, and all of you at Active, and to our Chamonix guides, for planning the hiking, with appropriate distances and stops, excellent and varied meals and hotels, relaxing evenings, and so much more than I ever could have anticipated. Everything for a perfect and active 12 days! I hear you might be scheduling six Tours de Mont Blanc next year. You must, you’ve got a winner in this one. Most sincerely and happily, LeslieShow more
Traveled in June 2016
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Robert
July 10th, 2016
5
What a way to inspire the soul. Be prepared for a lot of hard yards (or meters), superb scenery and fantastic food....
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Traveled in June 2016

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