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Western Europe · France, Switzerland & Italy France, Switzerland & Italy · 15 days Mont Blanc Circuit from Ł1349 Flight Inc. Trip Details Trip Code: TWB Profile: travel by private bus and on foot. 10 days point to point walking; good level of fitness required. Group: normally 1 to 16, plus leader. Accommodation: 14 nights camping, mostly in good campsites with hot showers, occasionally in the wild. Food: all breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 13 dinners included. Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Geneva; transfer to campsite at Les Bossons, near Chamonix. 2 From Chamonix the route heads past Lac Blanc to Les Frasserands. 3 Cross over Col de Balme to Switzerland and camp at Trient. 4 Cross Col de la Forclaz to Champex. 5 Head up Val Ferret to La Fouly. 6 Climb to Grand Col Ferret, the highest pass of the trek. 7 rest day. 8 Ascend to Monte de la Saxe, then steep descent to Courmayeur and on to Val Veny. 9 re-enter France across Col de la Seigne and through La Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux. 10 Climb to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and contour around to Col du Bonhomme. 11 rest day. 12 Cross Col de Tricot and Col de Voza to re-enter Chamonix Valley and descend to village of Les Houches. 13 probably best views of Mont Blanc today as we make a long ascent to Brevent and then descend to Les Bossons. 14 Free day; optional ride on the Aiguille du Midi cable car for unrivalled views of the Mont Massif. 15 Transfer to Geneva; fly to London. Land Only Duration: 15 days, start Chamonix day 1, end Chamonix day 15. Start Flight Land End Inc. Only Start Flight Land End Inc. Only The classic Tour du Mont Blanc, europe's most dramatic walk While some of our competitors offer shorter versions of this itinerary, experience has taught us that 15 days is the ideal duration in which to truly appreciate this iconic trek. With the perfect balance of 10 days trekking and 3 rest days, our itinerary allows you not only to complete the circuit, but also to enjoy some optional activities, further exploration or to simply relax along the way. The route crosses three borders (from France into Switzerland, then into Italy and back to France), climbs over six passes, traverses beneath huge glaciers, and meanders through beautiful alpine meadows and picture-book villages. Lead by our qualified International Mountain Leader (IML), we are rewarded with dramatic views of some of the Alps most beautiful peaks; Mont Blanc (4810m), Aiguille Verte (4122m), Les Drus, Grand Jorasses and many more. To lighten our load our baggage is transported between each hotel by support vehicle, leaving us free to enjoy the inspiring scenery found only on this classic trek. Hotel Version Mont Blanc Hotel Trek (Trip Code: TWo) For those who prefer the comfort of a bed we offer another version of this trip staying in hotels. The itinerary is essentially the same as the camping version, but the nights will be spent in a mixture of charming hotels/pensions and village inns. Many of the places are 2- or 3-star - some do not have a star rating but offer a warm and friendly welcome and good access to and from the trails each day. For further information please refer to the Trip Notes which can be downloaded from our website. 18 16 Jun 30 Jun 1349 1199 17 Jun 01 Jul 1349 1199 23 Jun 07 Jul 1349 1199 30 Jun 14 Jul 1399 1199 07 Jul 21 Jul 1399 1199 14 Jul 28 Jul 1399 1199 15 Jul 29 Jul 1399 1199 2012 21 Jul 04 Aug 1399 1199 28 Jul 11 Aug 1399 1199 04 Aug 18 Aug 1399 1199 11 Aug 25 Aug 1399 1199 12 Aug 26 Aug 1399 1199 18 Aug 01 Sep 1399 1199 25 Aug 08 Sep 1399 1199 Datesandpricescorrectattimeofpublication (seepage11).PricesareŁSterlingperperson. · optional single supplement Ł120 (single tent) · All departures guaranteed · Insurance Ł36 Col de la Forclaz Talk to an expert on 0845 863 9606