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A The classic Tour du Mont Blanc, probably the most dramatic walk in Europe |
Ref: EX-TWB
15 days
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The classic Tour du Mont Blanc, probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
Deservedly considered to be one of the finest routes in the Alps, the circuit of Mont Blanc is a series of paths linking the seven valleys that surround the highest mountain in western Europe. It offers an unusual variety of spectacular scenery and splendidly varied walks, which can be accomplished comfortably in a two-week holiday. Our route takes us across three borders, from France into Switzerland, then into Italy and back to France. For much of its length the route follows high paths with magnificent views of Mont Blanc (4808m), Aiguille Verte (4122m), Les Drus, Grand Jorasses and many more. The trail crosses six passes, sometimes beneath huge glaciers, often meandering through beautiful alpine meadows and picture-book villages.
Trip Profile:
10 days walking with vehicle support; altitude maximum 2500m, average 1525m. Grade B/C.
Group & Staff:
Min. 8, max. 16, plus leader.
Accommodation:
Camping, mostly in good campsites with hot showers, occasionally in the wild.
Food:
All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 14 dinners included.
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Day 1 | Fly London to Geneva; drive to campsite at Les Praz, near Chamonix. | Day 2 | From Chamonix the route heads via Lac Blanc to Les Frasserands. | Day 3 | Cross over Col de Balme to Switzerland and camp at Le Peuty. | Day 4 | Cross Col de Forclaz to Champex. | Day 5 | Head up the Val Ferret to La Fouly. | Day 6 | Climb to the Grand Col Ferret, the highest pass of the trek. | Day 7 | Rest day. | Day 8 | Steep descent to Courmayeur and on to Val Veny. | Day 9 | Re-enter France; through La Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux.
| Day 10 | Climb to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and contour around to the Col du Bonhomme. | Day 11 | Rest day. | Day 12 | Re-enter Chamonix valley and descend to the village of Les Houches. | Day 13 | Probably best views of Mont Blanc today as we descend to Les Praz, near Chamonix. | Day 14 | Free day in Les Praz. | Day 15 | Transfer to Geneva; fly to London. |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment €175 (approx. £125)
Single tent supplement £90
Insurance £33
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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