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Hotel-Based Tour du Mont Blanc: Hiking Adventure

Tour du Mont Blanc isn’t just famous—it’s the trail that sets the bar for all others. For 8 to 12 days, we’ll circle Western Europe’s highest peak through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Each country will challenge us with unique trails and reward us with views of glaciers, towering peaks, and meadows straight out of The Sound of Music. At the end of each day, we get to rest in comfortable beds—no sleeping bags required. This guided TMB adventure serves the ultimate Alpine cocktail: one part challenge, two parts amazing views, and a splash of comfort.

Adventure highlights

  • The crown jewel of Alpine hiking
    Legendary trails and vistas, endless photo ops, and bragging rights for life—need we say more about the TMB?
  • Trek from bonjour to ciao to grüezi
    Hike through three Alpine nations and experience the unique landscapes of France, Italy, and Switzerland
  • Rest and recharge in comfort
    After each day’s adventure, unwind in carefully selected hotels and private lodgings in mountain villages

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8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Hiking Adventure

This 8-day Tour du Mont Blanc trek packs the best of the TMB into one amazing week. You'll hike for 6 days through France, Italy, and Switzerland, led by an expert guide who knows all the best spots. Enjoy comfortable hotels, delicious meals, and hassle-free logistics: everything from airport transfers to lifts is taken care of. Just bring your sense of adventure and get ready to make some memories!

  • Our adventure begins in the beautiful town of Chamonix. Once you arrive at Geneva airport, a private group transfer will take you to your accommodation. In the evening, you’ll meet the guide for a briefing and enjoy a welcome drink, followed by dinner at the hotel. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow hikers and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 4-star hotel

    Chamonix and the Arve river during the summer
  • Our first day of hiking starts with a local bus ride to Les Houches, where we’ll take the Bellevue cable car up into the mountains. From here, we’ll be treated to stunning views of the Mont Blanc range. We’ll make our way towards the Col du Tricot, hiking under the impressive Bionnassay glacier before descending to the Chalets de Miage and finally reaching our destination in the village of Les Contamines-Montjoie.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
    Elevation: +675 m / +2,215 ft, -1,305 m / -4,282 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 2-star hotel

    Donkeys grazing in the fields of Les Contamines-Montjoie
  • We’re in for a challenging but rewarding hike to the Col du Bonhomme (2,329 m / 7,641 ft). This leg of our journey offers a true taste of alpine hiking with significant distance, elevation gain, and altitude. After crossing the pass, we’ll truly disconnect: there is no mobile network coverage past that point. We’ll descend to the hamlet of Les Chapieux for a private transfer to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 18 km / 11.2 miles
    Elevation: +755m / +2,477 ft, -970m / -3,182 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a hotel

    View of a lake near Col du Bonhomme in the French Alps
  • After a hearty breakfast, a private transfer will drive us to La Ville des Glaciers, where we’ll get back on the Tour du Mont Blanc trail. Our path takes us through a pasture up to the Col de la Seigne (2,516 m / 8,252 ft). A few more steps and we’re in Italy! We’ll pause to admire breathtaking views of iconic peaks like La Noire de Peuterey and the Grandes Jorasses. We’ll take a local bus from La Visaille to our accommodation in Courmayeur, the charming capital of the Italian Alps.

    Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    Hiking distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
    Elevation: +755 m / +2,477 ft, -880 m / -2,887 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 2-star hotel

    A scenic alpine landscape in Val Veny, Mont Blanc
  • Today we venture into Switzerland! After a transfer to Arnouva (Val Ferret), we’ll hike up to the Rifugio Elena and then on to the Grand Col Ferret, marking the Italian-Swiss border. We’ll enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the Col and take one last look at the Italian side of our tour. Our descent takes us to the picturesque village of La Fouly, where we’ll hop on a bus to our overnight stop in Champex, known as “Switzerland’s little Canada” for its beautiful lake and charming scenery.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
    Elevation: +820 m / +2,690 ft, -990 m / -3,248 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 3-star hotel

    Photo: The Mont Blanc massif from Val Ferret valley
  • Today starts with a gentle hike along the historic “cattle road,” enjoying typical alpine scenery. Our path takes us through hilly terrain, forests, and pastures, offering splendid views of the Rhone Valley, the town of Martigny, and the Dents du Midi. After reaching the Col de la Forclaz, we’ll take a transfer to our accommodation in Argentière.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 14.5 km / 9.1 miles
    Elevation: +800 m / +2,625 ft, -750 m / -2,461 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 3-star hotel

    Cows grazing in a mountain meadow with a view of Mont Blanc
  • Our final hiking day is a real treat! We’ll hike up to a beautiful balcony in the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve, passing by ibexes and mountain goats. Our reward will be breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc range and its impressive glaciers. A major highlight is our visit to the stunning Lac Blanc. We’ll then head to La Flégère for one last panoramic view before taking the lift down to Chamonix.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
    Elevation: +1,180 m / +3,871 ft, -530 m / -1,739 ft
    Accommodation: Private room

    A panoramic view of the Mont Blanc massif from Argentière
  • After breakfast, our Tour du Mont Blanc adventure comes to an end. We’ll take a group transfer back to Geneva airport, carrying with us unforgettable memories of our alpine journey.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Snow-capped Mont Blanc with wildflowers in the foreground
  • Itinerary, distances, and elevations may vary slightly due to weather and trail conditions. Your guide will make necessary adjustments to ensure the best and safest experience possible.

12-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Hiking Adventure

Get more time on the trail with this 12-day trek. This option offers 9 full days of hiking, allowing us to cover the TMB circuit at a more relaxed pace. We’ll enjoy extra nights in Courmayeur, with options for rest days or additional hikes, as well as most meals. Just like the 8-day tour, all logistics are handled, leaving you free to fully dive into this iconic journey.

  • Our adventure begins in the beautiful town of Chamonix. Once you arrive at Geneva airport, a private group transfer will take you to your accommodation. In the evening, you’ll meet the guide for a briefing and enjoy a welcome drink, followed by dinner at the hotel. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow hikers and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 4-star hotel

    Chamonix and the Arve river during the summer
  • Our first hiking day starts with a lift ride up into the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. We’ll climb to the Brevent pass and summit (2,525 m / 8,284 ft), then descend to the Bellachat hut. Our path continues to the Aiguillette des Houches, offering spectacular views to kick off our tour. We’ll finish the day by descending to our accommodation in Les Houches.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
    Elevation: +540 m / +1,772 ft, -1,560 m / -5,118 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 3-star hotel

    An alpine ibex on a rocky ledge with snow-capped mountains in the background
  • Today we’ll walk from Les Houches to the bottom of the Bellevue cable car which will take us up into the mountains. From here, we’ll be treated to stunning views of the Mont Blanc range. We’ll make our way towards the Col du Tricot, hiking under the impressive Bionnassay glacier before descending to the Chalets de Miage and finally reaching our destination in the village of Les Contamines-Montjoie.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
    Elevation: +675 m / +2,215 ft, -1,305 m / -4,282 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 2-star hotel

    Donkeys grazing in the fields of Les Contamines-Montjoie
  • We’re in for a challenging but rewarding hike to the Col du Bonhomme (2,329 m / 7,641 ft), starting with a walk from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge. This leg of our journey offers a true taste of alpine hiking with significant distance, elevation gain, and altitude. After crossing the pass, we’ll truly disconnect: there is no coverage past that point. We’ll descend to the hamlet of Les Chapieux where we’ll stay overnight.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 18 km / 11.2 miles
    Elevation: +755m / +2,477 ft, -970m / -3,182 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms

    View of a lake near Col du Bonhomme in the French Alps
  • After a hearty breakfast, a private transfer will drive us to La Ville des Glaciers, where we’ll get back on the Tour du Mont Blanc trail. Our path takes us through a pasture up to the Col de la Seigne (2,516m). A few more steps and we’re in Italy! We’ll pause to admire breathtaking views of iconic peaks like La Noire de Peuterey and the Grandes Jorasses. We’ll take a local bus from La Visaille to our accommodation in Courmayeur, the charming capital of the Italian Alps.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
    Elevation: +755 m / +2,477 ft, -880 m / -2,887 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms

    A scenic alpine landscape in Val Veny, Mont Blanc
  • Depending on how we’re feeling after a few active days, we’ll opt for one of these options:

      • Option A: We’ll stay in Courmayeur to explore the town and relax.
      • Option B: We’ll head to Punta Helbronner with the famous Skyway cable car and learn about the formation of the Mont Blanc massif, the landscapes, and the construction of the cable car. We’ll have lunch high up in the mountains before heading back to Courmayeur.

    Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 3-star hotel

    Pavillon, the intermediate station of the Skyway cableway in Courmayeur
  • Today’s program is flexible again:

      • Option A: We’ll rest and explore Courmayeur and its surroundings some more.
      • Option B: We’ll hike to the Val Ferret and Mont de la Saxe, ascending to the Bertone hut (2,000 m / 6,562 ft) and following balcony paths towards the Bonatti hut, with stunning views of the Italian side of Mont Blanc.

    Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    Optional hike distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles
    Optional hike elevation: +1030 m / +3,379 ft, -590 m / -1,936 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 3-star hotel

    Mountain panorama from the Bonatti hut
  • Today we venture into Switzerland! After a transfer to Arnouva (Val Ferret), we’ll hike up to the Rifugio Elena and then on to the Grand Col Ferret, marking the Italian-Swiss border. We’ll enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the Col and take one last look at the Italian side of our tour. Our descent takes us to the picturesque village of La Fouly, where we’ll hop on a bus to our overnight stop in Champex, known as “Switzerland’s little Canada” for its beautiful lake and charming scenery.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 14.5 km / 9.3 miles
    Elevation: +810 m / +2,658 ft, -950 m / -3,117 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 3-star hotel

    Photo: The Mont Blanc massif from Val Ferret valley
  • Today starts with a gentle hike along the historic “cattle road,” enjoying typical alpine scenery. Our path takes us through hilly terrain, forests, and pastures, offering splendid views of the Rhone Valley, the town of Martigny, and the Dents du Midi. We’ll make our way down to Trient to reach our accommodation for the night.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 16 km / 10 miles
    Elevation: +840 m / +2,756 ft, -1050 m / -3,445 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a basic hotel (shared facilities)

    Cows grazing in a mountain meadow with a view of Mont Blanc
  • We return to France today and hike up to the Balme Pass (2,191 m / 7,188 ft). Here, we’re treated to one of the best views of the entire tour, with panoramas of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Valley. We’ll descend down to Le Tour, then to the Montroc hamlet, before finally reaching our accommodation in Argentière.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
    Elevation: +1,150 m / +3,773 ft, -1,160 m / -3,806 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 3-star hotel

    Mountain views from Col de Balme
  • Our final hiking day is a real treat! We’ll hike up to a beautiful balcony in the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve, passing by ibexes and mountain goats. Our reward will be breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc range and its impressive glaciers. A major highlight is our visit to the stunning Lac Blanc. We’ll then head to La Flégère for one last panoramic view before taking the lift down to Chamonix.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
    Elevation: +1,180 m / +3,871 ft, -530 m / -1,739 ft
    Accommodation: Private rooms in a 4-star hotel

    A panoramic view of the Mont Blanc massif from Argentière
  • After breakfast, our Tour du Mont Blanc adventure comes to an end. We’ll take a group transfer back to Geneva airport, carrying with us unforgettable memories of our alpine journey.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Snow-capped Mont Blanc with wildflowers in the foreground
  • Itinerary, distances, and elevations may vary slightly due to weather and trail conditions. Your guide will make necessary adjustments to ensure the best and safest experience possible.

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Meet your guides

Sebastien Tournoud
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Sebastien Tournoud
Sebastien is a ski instructor and trekking guide who followed in the footsteps of his father, a mountain guide in Chamonix. He spends winters on skis and summers trekking in the Alps. Apart from Chamonix, his favorite places are the Dolomites, Gran Paradiso, and the Pyrenees. For him, guiding is not just a profession but a way of life. Hiking provides him with an opportunity to reflect, observe, and immerse himself in the natural environment. Through hiking, we nurture our bodies and minds, focusing on ourselves and our surroundings.
Marta Gil Sopena
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Marta Gil Sopena
After her first contact with the mountains in the Pyrenees, Marta fell in love with the environment and became a hiking guide. While she was traveling the world with her partner, they ended up choosing Chamonix in France as their base — defining it as the best place she ever experienced. Marta leads groups throughout the year, equally enjoying summer and winter, with a particular preference for leading all women groups.
Yann Delevaux
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Yann Delevaux
IFMGA Mountain Guide
Yann Delevaux is a Chamonix-based mountain guide, boasting over 20 years of experience guiding mountaineering and skiing in the Mont Blanc area, the Alps, the Himalayas, and beyond. He is the co-founder and the “driving force” behind the Nuyama outdoor adventure company, mixing the wisdom and experience of an “old guide” with boundless enthusiasm and creativity.
Nuyama
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Nuyama
Nuyama is a guiding company based in Chamonix, founded by Yann Delevaux, a Chamonix local, and Marion Cochet. With their extensive experience in trip organization and mountain guiding (Yann has been an IFMGA Mountain guide for more than 20 years now), they turned their passion for the great outdoors into a recognizable and reliable guiding collective, offering unique and unforgettable adventures. They now lead and organize a growing number of hiking, trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and mountain biking trips in the Alps.
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Jeffrey Weiser

Our TMB ended yesterday. Just wanted to thank you for an amazing experience. You put together a great trip….it was absolutely perfect for us. Your orientation , in particular, was spot on for our needs and all questions. Couldn’t be more satisfied with Nuyama.

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very good program, wonderful review score hotels and accomodations, and good experience eating best local food, the TMB tour felt relaxing and luxourios. Planing on own, we wouldn’t be able to get that standard for that price.

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Jeffrey Weiser

Our TMB ended yesterday. Just wanted to thank you for an amazing experience. You put together a great trip….it was absolutely perfect for us. Your orientation , in particular, was spot on for our needs and all questions. Couldn’t be more satisfied with Nuyama.

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Tiberius Zbit

very good program, wonderful review score hotels and accomodations, and good experience eating best local food, the TMB tour felt relaxing and luxourios. Planing on own, we wouldn’t be able to get that standard for that price.

Things to know

  • What you get on this adventure:

      • An experienced local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 8- to 12-day Tour du Mont Blanc hotel-based adventure (6 to 9 days of hiking)
      • Accommodation: double-occupancy rooms in 2- to 4-star hotels and inns (detailed in the itinerary)
      • Meals
        • 8-day tour: 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, and 6 dinners
        • 12-day tour: 11 breakfasts, 9 picnic lunches, 1 lunch in a restaurant/mountain hut, and 8 dinners
      • A welcome drink on Day 1
      • Group transfers to and from Geneva airport
      • Luggage transfers(limit: one soft/duffle bag of max 15 kg per person)
      • Necessary lifts
      • Transfers to hiking locations

    What’s not included:

      • Flights
      • Lifts, transfers, and local bus tickets not indicated in the itinerary
      • Drinks, snacks, and personal expenses
      • Dinner(s) not included in Courmayeur
      • Accommodation prior to and after the tour — can be arranged, please let us know at checkout if you’re interested
      • Guide gratuities — optional
      • Travel and medical insurance — mandatory
  • This Tour de Mont Blanc hotel-based adventure requires great physical condition. Both the 8-day and the 12-day tour involve significant daily distances and elevation changes.

      • On the 8-day tour, you’ll be hiking up to 18 km (11.2 miles) per day with ascents of up to 1,180 m (3,871 ft) and descents of up to (1,305 m / 4,282 ft).
      • The 12-day tour allows for a slightly more relaxed pace but still includes challenging days with up to 1,150 m (3,773 ft) of ascent and 1,160 m (3,806 ft) of descent. The most you’ll hike within a day is also 18 km (11.2 miles).

    You’ll be hiking for 6 to 9 days, depending on the tour. The terrain is mountainous and can be challenging, including high mountain passes. You’ll be hiking at altitudes up to 2,516 m / 8,252 ft. Some days involve long distances combined with significant elevation gain and loss.

    To enjoy this adventure, you should be comfortable hiking for 6-8 hours a day in mountain terrain. Regular cardiovascular exercise and hill walking or hiking practice in the months leading up to the tour will help ensure you’re prepared for the challenges of the TMB.

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  • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

      • Day pack large enough to carry all the items you might need throughout the day(around a 25-40L bag)
      • Soft duffle bag (will be transferred to your accommodation)
      • Hiking poles — optional
      • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
      • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
      • Comfortable hiking clothes
      • Spare clothes for layering
      • Waterproof rain jacket
      • Sunhat
      • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
      • Headlamp or flashlight
      • Sunglasses
      • Camera — optional (but recommended)

    Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

  • Group sizes and pricing

      • For these Tour du Mont Blanc hotel-based adventures, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1.
      • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
      • Solo travelers can choose to share a room with another participant or stay in a double room alone for an additional fee. Please note that if you opt to share but no roommate is found for you, the single supplement fee will apply.

    Tour du Mont Blanc hotel-based adventures can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

    If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  • The starting point of your Tour du Mont Blanc hotel-based adventure is Chamonix. To get there, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), one hour away. Your guides will organize a group transfer from Geneva Airport, taking you directly to your hotel in Chamonix.

  • Medical and travel protection is mandatory for this adventure. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

    Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

    Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

  • To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 30% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…

      • More than 60 (sixty) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 5% (five percent) of the total price of the trip.
      • 60-45 (sixty to forty-five) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 15% (fifteen percent) of the total price of the trip.
      • 44-30 (forty-four to thirty) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 30% (thirty percent) of the total amount of the trip.
      • 29-15 (twenty-nine to fifteen) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 75% (seventy-five percent) of the total amount of the trip.

    Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.

    Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!

    • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
    • Once the set dates for the following season are live, you can confirm your booking by the end of this year by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
    • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy applies.

    ! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!

      • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
      • Once the set dates for the following season are live, you can confirm your booking by the end of this year by paying another 20% of the total amount.
      • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
      • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy applies.
  • 57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.
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