3-Week Alps Tour Packages

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• 15 Days in French Alps, incl. Chamonix and Courmayeur

  Mountain trails of Tour du Mont Blanc stretch across 15 days, with 10 walking days and 3 rest days in Courmayeur, St. Gervais and Chamonix. Daily walks average 8 hours with significant elevation changes, ending each day in comfortable hotel accommodations.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Chamonix Area

    Begin in Chamonix, the vibrant Alpine resort town. On day 2 take the cable car to La Flégère to hike the Grand Balcon trail with views of Mont Blanc. Head up to Lac Blanc (7,715ft) but get there before 10am to beat the crowds. Watch your step on the short steep section with ladders and handrails.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Into Switzerland

    Head over Col de Balme into Switzerland where you'll see Aiguille d'Argentière. Stay overnight at Col de la Forclaz then take the historic "Bovine route" (6,720ft) to Champex. A reviewer shared about this section: "The morning we were climbing Grand Col Ferret was misty and cold. Just as we sat for lunch, the mist opened up revealing the stunning eastern massif and Grand Jorasses - it was magical!"

    
  • Days 5-7

    Italian Val Ferret

    Walk through Swiss villages to La Fouly before climbing to Grand Col Ferret (8,320ft), the highest pass. Go down into Italy's Val Ferret to Courmayeur. Take a day off to explore this Italian resort or visit the QC Terme spa but book ahead.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Southern Circuit

    Follow the scenic trail around Mont de la Saxe to Bonatti refuge (6,640ft). Cross back to France via Col de la Seigne (8,250ft). The long descent to Les Chapieux is steep so bring hiking poles.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Les Contamines Valley

    Go up Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (8,130ft) then down to Les Contamines. Rest in St Gervais and maybe take the cog railway to Le Nid d'aigle for close views of Mont Blanc.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Return to Chamonix Valley

    Take on the challenging Col de Tricot (6,950ft) to Les Houches. The final big climb to Brevent (8,290ft) shows off the best French-side views of Mont Blanc. Take the cable car down to Chamonix.

    
  • Days 14-15

    Free Day in Chamonix

    Spend a free day in Chamonix trying paragliding or riding the Aiguille du Midi cable car but go early before lines form at 9am. Leave on day 15 after breakfast.

    

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• Discover Scenic Shores and Hidden Gems

  An 18-day cruise takes you through the Mediterranean from Malta to the French Riviera, stopping at Marina di Carrara near the Carrara marble mountains and Monte Carlo in Monaco. The Emerald Sakara accommodates just 100 guests with 72 crew, visiting Corsica's Calvi with its white-sand beach and maritime pines, plus Santa Margherita Ligure on the Italian Riviera. Complimentary wine and cocktails come included while you see Nice, Portofino, and Porto Venere's coastal scenery with views of the Alps in the distance.

  

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  • Valletta Malta

    661 mi

  • Nice France

    12 mi

  • Cote D'azur France

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• The Swiss Express

  The majestic Swiss Alps unfold over 15 days featuring Jungfraujoch summit, Matterhorn views, Golden Pass route, and glacier visits. Comfortable stays await in charming Alpine towns of Interlaken, Montreux, and Zermatt.

  

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  • Zurich Switzerland

    56 mi

  • Interlaken Switzerland

    48 mi

  • Montreux Switzerland

    49 mi

  • Zermatt Switzerland

    76 mi

  • Lucerne Switzerland

    24 mi

  • Zurich Switzerland

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