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NOTE: All distances and times are approximate! Itinerary and accommodation subject to change based on availability and unforeseen conditions, and that's part of the adventure! Even when things change, trust you'll be well taken care of with WHOA quality, professionalism, and TLC!

This morning we’ll follow in the footsteps of the ancients as we hike on an old Roman road, making our way steadily uphill and passing a chapel with Renaissance frescoes adorning its interior. We'll be reminded of why this area is such a magnet for hikers and climbers as we follow varied terrain through forests, gentle glens and the treeless gorge of the Nant Borrant on our way to our lunch spot, the Col du Bonhomme (2329 m). In the afternoon we’ll descend a steep grassy trail leading to the remote hamlet of Les Chapieux (1154 m) where we’ll overnight in a charming auberge.

Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Auberge de la Nova, Base Camp Lodge, or similar

Today we’ll go from bonjour to buon giorno as our path leads us out of France and into Italy! We’ll transfer from Les Chapieux to the trailhead at the Vallée des Glaciers, climb east over the Col de la Seigne (2515 m) and finally descend into Italy to reflective Lac Combal. If the weather cooperates, the views along our route will take your breath away! The dramatic southern face of the Mont Blanc range is fully exposed above us as we hike down to La Visaille, from where we transfer to Val Ferret.

Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refuge Bonatti, Hôtel Berthod, or similar

NOTE: On nights when we stay in a Refuge, you won’t have access to your luggage.

We begin our highlights of the Tour du Mont Blacn trek this morning from the Bonatti hut towards Switzerland. Alpine meadows, rushing streams and stunning views of the Val Veny serve as our backdrop as we hike to Switzerland via the Grand Col Ferret (2536 m)! Mont Dolent towers above and its summit is the meeting point of the borders with France, Italy and Switzerland. You'll continue to be amazed by fabulous close-up views of rocky spires and sparkling glaciers. Our grassy path ultimately leads us to the quiet but scenic village of La Fouly (1610 m), and a short transfer will bring us to our hotel in the charming Alpine village of Champex, Switzerland.

Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Glacier, Hôtel Sunways, or similar

In the morning, we’ll transfer to Trient where our path follows an old smuggler's route back into France. We’ll hike to Col de Balme (2190 m), the border between Switzerland and France, and eat our picnic lunch while gazing down at the Swiss countryside behind us and the Chamonix Valley ahead. The views of Mont Blanc are absolutely phenomenal! From the Col des Montets, we take a transfer to our hotel, just north of Chamonix.

Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Le Jeu de Paume or similar

In the morning, we’ll take a short drive to the Col des Montets where we begin our hike along the Grand Balcon to the spectacularly situated Lac des Cheserys with the many glaciers and peaks of the entire range in view. Finally, we’ll close the loop of our Tour du Mont Blanc adventure at La Flégère (1875 m), and the cable car will carry us down into the valley over Alpine pastures to Les Praz. In the evening, we’ll all gather together to raise a toast to an excellent adventure and enjoy a farewell fondue dinner in Chamonix!

Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Farewell Fondue Dinner
Accommodation: Refuge des Aiglons, Alpina Eclectic, or similar

NOTE: The La Flégère cable car may cease operations if high winds are present. In such conditions, we’ll hike down to Les Praz, adding an additional 820 m of descent.

After breakfast, we’ll head back to Geneva and connect with homeward-bound flights*, ending our unforgettable, action packed adventure around one of the most famous mountain ranges in the world!

Included: Breakfast

*Book any departure flights from Geneva International Airport (GVA) after 1 PM.

Itinerary subject to change based on availability and unforeseen conditions, but that's part of the adventure! Even when things change, trust you'll be well taken care of with WHOA quality, professionalism, and TLC!

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It’s of the utmost importance to us that any giving back we do is sustainable and fills a need that is of value to our partners. For that reason, our visits and partnerships can and do vary depending on the season, the organization's needs, and the abilities and desires of our group. Bottom line, in each case, we do our best to seek out local partners that are doing great, sustainable work, and we work closely with them to understand their needs to create an experience that will truly be of value to them and you!