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Experience an unforgettable Mont Blanc hiking adventure with epic trails, glacier crossings, and the rugged beauty of the Beaufortain region.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Geneva (GVA) or Paris (CDG)
Pick-up location:
Geneva (Cornavin) central train station, Switzerland
Pick-up time:
10:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Geneva (GVA) or Paris (CDG)
Drop-off location:
Annecy Train Station, Annecy, France
Drop-off time:
12:30 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays.
We recommend that you fly into Geneva (GVA) or Paris (CDG). The train ride from Geneva airport to Geneva's central train station takes around 10 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. From Paris’ Gare de Lyon, trains depart every two hours for Geneva Cornavin train station with a travel time of three hours. Please consult www.trainline.com for ticket information or consider using our Travel Planning Resources for assistance. Please be aware that the currency in Switzerland is Swiss Franc (CHF), while in France, it is Euros (EUR).
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Geneva (Cornavin) central train station (Pl. de Cornavin 7, 1201 Genève, Switzerland) at 10:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Please come dressed ready to hike. After a one-hour and twenty minute shuttle by private coach, your vacation in the Alps begins! Following a one-hour walk, enjoy lunch with a view as your guides explain how the trip will unfold. Once everyone is ready, you'll continue to Chamonix, your home for the next two nights.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Chalet le Prieuré (+33 4 50 53 20 72), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at Hotel de la Roche. You will take a private coach from the trip end to the Annecy train station (approximately a one-hour 20 minutes shuttle). From here you can take a train back to Geneva, Paris, or any other destination of your choice. Please do not book any transportation before 1:00 PM.
Enjoy lunch with spectacular Mont Blanc views and hike to Chamonix
Overview
Get ready for an unforgettable week in the Alps! Your guides will welcome you at 10:00 AM at the Geneva (Cornavin) central train station. Enjoy a scenic one-hour and twenty minute shuttle ride to our picturesque lunch spot in Les Houches. After the guides share an outline of the day ahead, and some handy trail tips, embark on a one-hour hike along a forest single trail featuring stunning mountain views. After a section of steep climbing, you’ll reach the Parc de Merlet, where you can spot local wildlife. Enjoy lunch with Mont Blanc views before taking a challenging descent through the forest towards Chamonix, our home for the next two nights. This evening, we'll gather at the hotel's bar for a social hour, where your guides will lead a round of introductions and preview the week's adventures, before indulging in a local dinner at our hotel's restaurant.
Hotel
Chalet Hotel Le Prieuré
Meals included
Lunch I Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Lunch overlooking the Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in the Alps at 15,781 feet (4,810 m), offers stunning snow-capped views and stands out with its impressive presence.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S HIKE:
Les Houches to Chamonix - Approximately 5 mi | 8 km and 1,903 ft | 580 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Spot local wildlife at Parc de Merlet
Hike a section of the Tour du Mont Blanc on your way to the beautiful Lac Blanc
Overview
Wake up to stunning mountain views for a beautiful day in the Alps. Today, we’ll take the gondola up to Le Brévent to join part of the renowned Tour du Mont Blanc trail. This 105-mile (170 km) trail encircles the Mont Blanc massif, crossing through France, Italy, and Switzerland. While some sections are rocky, you’ll be rewarded with magnificent landscapes. After a quick lunch at La Flégère, we’ll hike to Lac Blanc, traversing rugged terrain and vibrant alpine flora. The lake’s crystal-clear waters and mountain reflections make it a favorite for photographers and nature lovers. We’ll then return to Chamonix via another gondola. Tonight, with your guides' favorite restaurant suggestions, explore Chamonix, celebrated for its rich winter sports heritage and Olympic history.
Hotel
Chalet Hotel le Prieuré
Meals included
Breakfast I Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Lac Blanc
Hike to Le Lac Blanc that stands out for its crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding Mont Blanc massif, creating a serene alpine oasis.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S HIKE:
Brévent to Flégère and Lac Blanc with two gondolas - Approximately 7 mi | 12 km and 2,054 ft | 626 m
Make your way to Aiguille du Midi and cross into Italy aboard a gondola
Overview
Grab a croissant or pain au chocolat for breakfast before bidding farewell to Chamonix. Board the red train to Gare de Montenvers and catch your first glimpse of La Mer de Glace, one of France's largest glaciers. Follow the well-marked path toward Le Plan de l'Aiguille, where you can enjoy a well-earned lunch with breathtaking views of Chamonix. Ascend to awe-inspiring heights via gondola ride to L'Aiguille du Midi (12,605 feet / 3,842 m) and immerse yourself in Mont Blanc's history while taking in stunning 360° panoramas. Weather permitting, glide to Pointe Helbronner on a scenic 30-minute gondola ride above the glaciers, then descend to Courmayeur via the Skyway gondola. A picturesque one-hour walk brings you to the heart of Courmayeur. Take time to explore this charming Italian town and savor a traditional Italian meal at your leisure.
Hotel
Hotel Berthod
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Aiguille du Midi
Take the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world and delight in breathtaking vistas of the Mont Blanc massif.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S AM HIKE:
Montenvers to Plan de l'Aiguille and Lac Bleu - Approximately 5 mi | 8 km and 1,722 ft | 525 m
Hike Option 2
TODAY'S PM HIKE:
Skyway to Courmayeur - Approximately 2.5 mi | 4 km and 66 ft | 20 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Aiguille du Midi access
Activity 2
TODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Panoramic Mont Blanc gondola crossing into Italy
Cross the border back to France on foot via Col de la Seigne
Overview
Begin your day immersed in an authentic Italian atmosphere, and after a quick 20-minute shuttle, hop back on a segment of the Tour du Mont Blanc toward Rifugio Elisabetta. A short but steep ascend on paved and gravel roads will take you to the mountain hut where you can enjoy a hearty lunch before continuing your way to the highest point of our journey, Col de la Seigne, which stands at 2,514 meters (8,248 feet). Then, descend on the French side, where our van will be waiting to transfer you to our next hotel in Beaufort. Soak in the rugged beauty of the Beaufortain region along the way. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner in town, sharing stories of the day's adventures.
Hotel
Hotel de la Roche
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Col de la Seigne
Col de la Seigne, a key point on the Tour du Mont Blanc trail, is renowned for its dramatic scenery and historic use by ancient traders and travelers.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S HIKE:
La Visaille to La Ville des Glaciers via Col de la Seigne - Approximately 10 mi | 16 km and 3,114 ft | 949 m
Discover the rugged beauty of Beaufortain, a hiking treasure of the French Alps
Overview
This morning, after breakfast, a short 20-minute shuttle will take you to Le Plan de la Lai, where you'll begin your hike towards the Grande Berge. Keep an eye out for marmots while enjoying stunning views of the lake below and the surrounding mountains, including Mont Blanc. This area is a hiker's dream, as you climb up to vast ridges lined with intense green meadows where the dairy cows freely graze. On the way back, we'll stop at Refuge de Plan Mya for a delightful alpine lunch featuring the famous Beaufort cheese and local family stories. This afternoon, you can either relax on the hut terrace, soaking in the fresh Alpine air, or take on the climb up the Rocher du Vent, aptly named Wind Rock. Tonight, we'll savor our final dinner together at the hotel restaurant, celebrating your alpine achievements.
Hotel
Hotel de la Roche
Meals included
Breakfast I Lunch I Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Featured Meal | Lunch at Refuge de Plan Mya
Alice & Thomas welcome you to their traditional mountain hut, owned by the same family since it was built in 1840. Historically, these huts provided temporary shelter for local alpine farmers while tending to their herds in the summer. Today, it offers travelers a place to stay and enjoy hearty local meals, often featuring regional specialties like Beaufort cheese.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S AM HIKE:
Plan de la Lai to Grande Berge Loop - Approximately 4,5 mi | 7 km and 1,076 ft | 328 m
Hike Option 2
TODAY'S PM HIKE:
Rocher du Vent Loop - Approximately 4 mi | 6 km and 1,270 ft | 387 m
Enjoy a final walk around the Beaufort village
Overview
Today is your final day in the Alps, and we're going up one last time to take in the panoramic views of Beaufort village, the surrounding mountains, and the charming traditional architecture of alpine houses. After saying goodbye to your guides at 11:00 AM at the hotel, a private shuttle will transport you back to Annecy train station, from where you can catch a train to your next destination.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Beaufort
Get elevated views of Beaufort, an iconic alpine village renowned for its Beaufort cheese crafted from cows grazing on high-altitude pastures.
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S HIKE:
Beaufort to Les Curtillet Loop - Approximately 2,5 mi | 4 km and 820 ft | 250 m
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