<h3><span class="day-number">Day 1: </span><span class="location">Chamonix</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Arrive at any time.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Our circuit begins and ends in Chamonix, France.</p> <p>This evening is our first opportunity to try out some of the best Alpine specialities in a typical restaurant, such as Cheese fondue, Tartiflette or Raclette accompanied with some famous "Vin de Savoie" wine.</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity administrative ACTIVITY__YOUR_WELCOME_MOMENT"> <div class="c-icon"> </div> <div class="c-title"> <h5><span class="branded">Your Welcome Moment: </span>Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group</h5> <div class="meta"><strong><span class="time">17:00 </span><span class="time-period">Evening</span></strong></div> <div class="summary"> <p>As this is a challenging active trek, demanding good fitness and equipment, it is very important that you arrive on time for this briefing to learn more about the route and to hear your leader's recommendations on equipment. Please make every effort to arrive on time. If you are delayed, your CEO will leave you a message detailing where they can be contacted and when to meet later in the evening or early the following morning.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation</h4> <p class="alert alert-info">Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.</p> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-icon">Hotel: Pointe Isabelle (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</div> </div> </div> </div>

<p><strong>Day 2: Chamonix/Les Contamines-Montjoie</strong></p> <div class="summary"> <p>Travel to Les Houches and enjoy a 24km (15 mi) hike through the stunning countryside to Les Contamines and savour a delicious dinner in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>We set off this morning after breakfast for our first day of hiking. We'll take the bus to the village of Les Houches, where we begin with a cable car ride to Bellevue. From here on a clear day you’ll enjoy great views of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Range, before beginning our hike to Les Contamines.</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component transport bus"> <div class="c-icon"><strong>Local Bus:</strong> <span class="location">Chamonix – Les Houches</span></div> <div class="c-title"> <div class="summary"> <p>Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component activity landsport"> <div class="c-icon">Mont Blanc Trek - Les Houches to Les Contamines-Montjoie</div> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><strong><span class="location">Les Houches – Les Contamines-Montjoie  </span></strong><span class="duration">8h30m</span><span class="distance">24km</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Hike past the Bioniassay glacier and the rolling slopes of Col du Tricot (if weather permits,) afterwards descend into the Valley of Les Contamines-Montjoie. Then climb up along an old Roman ridge and past an original Roman bridge. Arrive to the Gîte in a valley that leads to the Col du Bonhomme and stop for the night for a well-deserved rest.</p> <p>Approximate hiking time is 8.5hrs. 900m - 2952ft ascent, 1300m - 4265ft descent</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation: Refuge Nant Borrant (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</h4> <h6>Meals included: <strong> Breakfast | Dinner</strong></h6> </div> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 3</span>: <span class="location">Les Contamines-Montjoie/Les Chapieux</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Hike the challenging 18km (11 mi) from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity landsport"> <div class="c-title"> <h5>Mont Blanc Trek - Les Contamines-Montjoie to Les Chapieux</h5> <div class="meta"><span class="location">Les Contamines-Montjoie – Les Chapieux    </span><span class="duration">7h</span><span class="distance">18km</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Begin the steep ascent to the Col Du Bonhomme, then hike to the Croix du Bonhomme and stop for lunch. While eating your meal, enjoy the amazing view of the Vallee des Chapieux. Descend to Les Chapieux for the night. Today the group will tackle steep uphill and downhill routes on rough terrain, this part of the tour can be extremely difficult but hikers’ feeling of satisfaction after climbing the Col du Bonhomme make the challenges worthwhile.</p> <p>Approximate hiking time is 7 hours. 1300m - 4265ft ascent, 900m - 2952ft descent</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation:</h4> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-icon">Refuge Des Mottets (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast | Dinner</h4> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 4: </span><span class="location">Les Chapieux/Courmayeur</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Pass glacial lakes on the 23km (14 mi) trek from Les Chapieux to the Italian town of Courmayeur.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Mont Blanc Trek - Les Chapieux to Courmayeur</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity landsport"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><span class="location">Les Chapieux – Courmayeur  </span><span class="duration">5h</span><span class="distance">23-28km</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Climb through open pastures and snowfield to Col de la Seigne and the border with Italy. Pass by picturesque glacier lakes while descending into beautiful Val Veny. Continue on a 45 minute descent to Rifugio Elisabetta, then a further 45 minute descent will bring the group to La Visaille. From this small hamlet take a bus or taxi to the picturesque town of Courmayeur, Italy.</p> <p>Approximate hiking time is 5hrs. 750m - 2460ft ascent, 800m - 2625ft descent</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component free_time "> <div class="c-icon"><strong>Free Time</strong></div> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><span class="location">Courmayeur | </span><span class="time-period">Evening</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Free time to explore what the biggest town in the Italian Mont Blanc circuit has to offer such as restaurants and bistros.</p> <div class="details"> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation: Hotel Cristallo (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</h4> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><strong>Meals included:</strong>  Breakfast</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 5: </span><span class="location">Courmayeur</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>The picturesque mountain town of Courmayeur is an ideal backdrop for a free day. Opt to ride a cable car to Pointe Helbronner or go for a day hike.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Today we have a scheduled rest day to put up our weary feet or take the opportunity to enjoy the lovely town of Courmayeur and La Saxe.</p> <p>Enjoy an optional dinner with the group and our leader to taste some of the Italian Alpine specialities offered in Courmayeur's many atmospheric restaurants.</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component free_time "> <div class="c-icon"><strong>Free Time: </strong> <span class="location">Courmayeur | </span><span class="time-period">Full Day</span></div> <div class="c-title"> <div class="summary"> <p>Relax and enjoy the mountain scenery or enjoy one of the optional activities available here.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components optionals js-optionals"> <div class="optionals-trigger js-optionals-trigger"> <div class="optionals-counter-container">Optional Activities - Day 5 </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation: Hotel Cristallo (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</h4> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta">Meals included:  Breakfast</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 6: </span><span class="location">Courmayeur/Val Ferret</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Hike the 14km (8.6 mi) from Courmayeur to the Italian Val Ferret. It's a steep climb but the rewarding views are worth it.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Mont Blanc Trek - Courmayeur to Val Ferret</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity landsport"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><span class="location">Courmayeur – Val Ferret</span><span class="duration">5h</span><span class="distance">14-20km</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Lace those hiking boots back up! Start the steep climb up to Rifugio Bertone with the best view of the Mont Blanc Massif. Hike along the Mont de la Saxe, taking the balcony path facing the ridge of the Grandes Jorasses. Stop for a picnic lunch and take in the unforgettable view. Continue to Rifugio Bonatti, overlooking the Italian Val Ferret for the night.</p> <p>Approximate hiking time is 5hrs. 850m - 2789ft ascent, 700m - 2297ft descent</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation: Rifugio Bonatti (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</h4> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><strong>Meals included:</strong>  Breakfast | Dinner</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 7: </span><span class="location">Val Ferret/La Fouly</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Embark on a long, steep hike of 20km (12.5 mi) followed by a stay in the Swiss mountain village of La Fouly.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Mont Blanc Trek - Val Ferret to La Fouly</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity landsport"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><span class="location">Val Ferret – La Fouly</span><span class="duration">6h</span><span class="distance">20km</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Start towards Arp Nouva, then begin the steep climb across the Grand Col Ferret, and descend into the hamlet of Ferret, Switzerland. Continue the decent into the Alpage at La Peule before reaching a high traverse above the valley; from here, enjoy the view of the deep, green forest crawling up the foothills of the surrounding mountains. Continue downward on a the final passage, finishing in the mountain village of La Fouly, where you can finally kick those feet up and relax.</p> <p>Approximate hiking duration is 6hrs. 900m - 2953ft ascent, 1400m - 4593ft descent</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation: Auberge des Glaciers Fouly (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</h4> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><strong>Meals included:</strong>  Breakfast | Dinner</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 8</span>: <span class="location">La Fouly/Trient</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>After a short bus journey to the picturesque village of Champex, follow the "Bovine Way" and trek 16km (10mi) from La Fouly to Trient.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Mont Blanc Trek - La Fouly to Trient</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity landsport"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><span class="location">La Fouly – Trient</span><span class="duration">5h</span><span class="distance">16km</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Taking the Bovine Way, an old trail used to access the flower-filled summer cow pastures high above the valley, we continue along our circuit today, passing the Col de la Forclaz and then heading downhill to Trient.<br />Approximate hiking duration is 5hrs. 750m - 2460ft ascent, 950m - 3117ft descent</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation:</h4> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-icon">La Grande Ourse (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</div> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta">Meals included:  Breakfast | Dinner</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 9: </span><span class="location">Trient/Chamonix</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Enjoy a final day of trekking 14 km (8.7mi) over the Col de la Balme to the Chamonix valley.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Mont Blanc Trek - Trient to Montroc</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity landsport"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta"><span class="location">Trient – Montroc</span><span class="duration">5h</span><span class="distance">14km</span></div> <div class="summary"> <p>Head back towards the Chamonix Valley and out of Switzerland. Walk uphill through a large forest and then open alpine slopes to the Col de Balme. Trek the last downhill stretch to Montroc in the Chamonix Valley to wrap up this unforgettable trek.</p> <p>Approximate hiking duration is 5hrs. 900m - 2952ft ascent, 750m - 2460ft descent</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="components"> <h4>Accommodation: Pointe Isabelle (<span class="accommodation-note">or similar</span>)</h4> <div class="accommodation clearfix"> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta">Meals included: Breakfast</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 10: </span><span class="location">Chamonix</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>We suggest booking your flight no earlier than 12:00 if you would like to leisurely enjoy your last morning in Chamonix. Please keep in mind that Geneva is approximately 2 hours away.</p> </div> <div class="details"> <p>Please note that most international flights depart from Geneva Airport, and you will need to allow at least 3 hours prior to your departure time to travel from Chamonix to Geneva. For this reason, our suggested 12:00 flight departure time is not mandatory, but recommended to allow a leisurely final morning on tour.</p> <div class="components"> <div class="component activity administrative"> <div class="c-icon"><strong>Departure Day</strong></div> <div class="c-title"> <div class="meta">Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast</h4> </div>