Itinerary
- Day 1
Chamonix
- Start point
- Route De L' Aéroport 21, 1215 Genève, Switzerland ( Geneva Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting and introductions
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks Mont Blanc 
- Day 2
Chamonix
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to local bakery or grocery for picnic lunch
- Lift to Aiguille du Midi
- Balcony hike along mountainside
- Picnic lunch with Mer de Glace views
- Hike to Mer de Glace glacier
- Ice grotto visit and glacier exploration
Landmarks Aiguille du Midi Mer de Glace Mont Blanc 
- Day 3
Chamonix - Les Contamines
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at rifugio in Miages), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Les Houches
- Cable car to Bellevue
- Hiking through forested and alpine terrain
- Col de Tricot crossing
- Lunch at rifugio in Miages
Landmarks Col de Tricot Dome du Gouter - Day 4
Les Contamines - Les Chapieux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break amid high mountains), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Notre Dame de la Gorge (15th century church)
- Hike up Mont Joie Valley
- Hiking on Old Roman Road
- Cross ancient Roman bridge
- Lunch break in high mountains
- Col du Bonhomme crossing
- Col de la Croix du Bonhomme crossing
- Stream fording descent
Landmarks Notre Dame de la Gorge Col du Bonhomme Col de la Croix du Bonhomme - Day 5
Les Chapieux - Courmayeur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Shuttle to Col de la Seigne trailhead
- Switchback trail hike to Franco-Italian border
- Col de la Seigne crossing (2,516 meters)
- Hike to La Visaille
- Bus ride to Courmayeur
Optional Activities
- Donkey transport for backpacks (available from local guides)
Landmarks Col de la Seigne Val Veny Mont Blanc 
- Day 6
Courmayeur - Champex
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local bus to Val Ferret
- Traversing path hike to Rifugio Elena
- Morning coffee and cake stop at Rifugio Elena
- Zig-zag path climb to Grand Col Ferret
- Crossing into Switzerland
- Descent through meadow terrain to La Peule
- Traversing trail to La Fouly
- Private taxi transfer to Champex
Optional Activities
- Tea, coffee, or cake at La Peule farm/buvette
- Tea, coffee, or cake stops at mountain cafes along the route
Landmarks Val Ferret Rifugio Elena Grand Col Ferret Grand Combin Mont Dolent - Day 7
Champex - Martigny
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike on the Bovine Trail
- Steep ascent through Swiss countryside
- Coffee and cake break at local cafe
- Arrival at Col de la Forclaz
- Descent to Rhone Valley
Optional Activities
- Watch the Swiss Fighting Cows (Herens cows) at the cafe (dependent on timing and farmer cooperation)
Landmarks Col de la Forclaz - Day 8
Martigny - Chamonix
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Trient Valley
- Climb through woodland
- Crossing Switzerland-France border
- Viewing Trient Glacier and Fenetre d'Arpette ridge
- Walking through flower meadows
- Limestone trail climb
- Final descent to Chamonix with Mont Blanc views
Landmarks Trient Valley Trient Glacier Fenetre d'Arpette Aiguillette des Posettes Mont Blanc 
- Day 9
Chamonix
- End point
- Route De L' Aéroport 21, 1215 Genève, Switzerland ( Geneva Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast in Chamonix
Optional Activities
- Train to Geneva airport
- Shuttle to Geneva airport
- Continue to other destinations
Landmarks Mont Blanc 
