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Mont Blanc Hiking

The majestic Mont Blanc massif, Western Europe's tallest mountain at 15,771 feet, towers in the rarefied alpine air. Circumnavigating the peak - the Tour de Mont Blanc - is one of the continent’s most exhilarating hiking routes. Backroads’ challenging trip covers much of this classic journey and showcases some of its most spectacular scenery. Evenings, we experience the hospitality of three different cultures during our stays in cozy French and Italian chalets, and rustic, quintessentially Swiss hotels. more

Mont Blanc Hiking

The majestic Mont Blanc massif, Western Europe's tallest mountain at 15,771 feet, towers in the rarefied alpine air. Circumnavigating the peak - the Tour de Mont Blanc - is one of the continent’s most exhilarating hiking routes. Backroads’ challenging trip covers much of this classic journey and showcases some of its most spectacular scenery. Evenings, we experience the hospitality of three… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $4,598* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: July, August
Number of days: 9
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Day 1 Chamonix, France

Meet in Geneva Embark on a warm-up hike through the Chamonix Valley with incredible views of the Aguilles de Chamonix Stroll through Chamonix, the famed mountaineering center nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc.

 

Day 2 Les Contamines, France

Hike over two mountain passes, including the impressive Col de Tricot along Mont Blanc’s western flank Admire vistas of the snow-covered Dômes de Miage ridge and the Miage Glacier during lunch at a hiker’s refuge.

 

Day 3 Les Chapieux, France

Follow an ancient Roman trading path alongside the Bon Nant River and into a natural reserve Tackle the incredibly scenic (but steep!) route over the Bonhomme Pass.

 

Days 4-5 Courmayeur, Italy

Walk from France through the Valley of Glaciers to the chic mountain resort town of Courmayeur, Italy Hike through the Veny Valley along Lac Combal and savor your first view of Mont Blanc from the Italian side Spend a well-deserved day relaxing in town.

 

Day 6 Champex-Lac, Switzerland

Make your way from the Italian to the Swiss side of the Ferret Valley Enjoy a traditional Swiss mountain lunch of raclette Take in views of the Pres de Bard Glacier and Mont Dolent, where Swiss, French and Italian borders converge.

 

Day 7 Col de la Forclaz, Switzerland

Ascend to the Col de la Forclaz and follow a verdant undulating trail past waterfalls and through mountain pasture   Stop at a charming family-run alpine dairy for lunch.

 

Days 8-9 Chamonix, France

Hike to the Col de Balme, a techincal climb tracing an ancient trade route from Switzerland back to France Take the cog train up to a historic hotel and hike to a spectacular view point over the Mer de Glace  Return to Chamonix by cable car.

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