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Hidden Mont Blanc: The 5-Star Hiking Tour
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  • A hiking tour of Mont Blanc unlike any other? This is it. The carefully prepared, all-inclusive 8-day trip is quite different from all other TMBs, bringing together crowdless trails and luxury lifestyle. Based in a 5-star Chamonix residence, we’ll be going out to French, Italian, and Swiss trails every single day with the food, transport, accommodation, and a fantastic guide all taken care of.

    • Day 1 of our special hiking tour is reserved for arriving and settling in. Make sure to reach Chamonix by 6 pm, because that’s when you’re meeting your guide and the group at the Residence*. Once we’ve all gathered, we’ll have a welcome dinner at 7 pm. Then a good night’s sleep, and—the adventure begins!

      *Upon check-in, a €500 security deposit per room will be required—credit card only, American Express, virtual payment cards, or cash aren’t accepted—which will be released on your departure day.

      Meals: Dinner at Le Monchu
      Accommodation: Luxurious hotel or chalet

      Chamonix town in France

    • We’ll kick off the trip with a beautiful, 10.5-kilometer (6.5 miles) loop hike near Cordon in Haute-Savoie. We’ll get to appreciate the whole massif from afar and move into the pre-Alps area. Let your guide tell you a bit about the valley, the times of settlement, and how it grew popular. We’re going to avoid the crowds by going on this moderately challenging route, with otherworldly views. Then we’ll retreat back to Chamonix for the night.

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch
      Hiking: 10.5 km (6.5 mi), 5 hours
      Elevation gain: 819 m (2,687 ft)
      Accommodation: Luxurious hotel or chalet

      Mountain of Savoie in French Alps

    • Day 3 is dedicated to stepping through history, hiking the geological trail of old Émosson, with panoramic views and traces of dinosaurs dating back 240 million years ago. Departing from the VerticAlp funicular, we’ll go to Lake Émosson and walk along it for about 1.5 km (1 mile). Then we’ll go towards Gorge de la Veudale, where spectacular views await, followed by the famous dinosaur footprints site. The return is via Vieux Émosson Lake to return to the same path, so we can finish the hike at the top of the Émosson Dam. We’ll learn a bit about glaciers, their melting and the environmental context, and then return to Chamonix.

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch
      Hiking: 12.4 km (7.7 mi), 5-6 hours
      Elevation gain: 833 m (2,733 ft)
      Accommodation: Luxurious hotel or chalet

      Emosson Dam in Switzerland

    • The ride up to Aiguille du Midi is a thrill in itself—an almost surreal ascent from 1,035 m (3,395 ft) to 3,777 m (12,392 ft) in under 20 minutes! As the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world, it feels part scenic flight, part roller coaster. You rise fast, through clouds, and land on a platform clinging to the edge of a cliff. It’s dramatic, beautiful, and not for the motion-sensitive. We’ll grab lunch at Refuge du Plan de l’Aiguille, then set off on the Grand Balcon Nord hike—one of the most spectacular trails in the French Alps. Winding across the southern slope of the Chamonix Valley, the trail offers nonstop views of Mont Blanc and the immense Mer de Glace glacier.

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch
      Hiking: 6.8 km (4.2 mi), 4 hours
      Elevation gain/loss: +235 m (+770 ft), -622 m (-2,040 ft)
      Accommodation: Luxurious hotel or chalet

      Grand Balcon Nord Chamonix

    • Today we’ll be going to Lake Pormenaz. We’ll take the Route de la Côte until the first bend, and continue walking towards Gorges de la Diosaz, crossing the Souay torrent. We’ll go up, leaving the paths of the Tête de la Fontaine and the Bajulaz on the right, then follow a long, steep slope to a pyramid-marker to reach the Chalets des Alpages de Pormenaz. We’ll cross over towards the Chalets de Chavanne-Neuve and the peak Pointe Noire de Pormenaz—where we’ll find some geological curiosities— and then go to the Lac de Pormenaz.

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch
      Hiking: 11 km (7 mi), 5-6 hours
      Elevation gain/loss: +1,061 m (+3,481 ft), -839 m (-2,753 ft)
      Accommodation: Luxurious hotel or chalet

      Passy Mountains in Haute Savoie

    • Starting from Col de la Fenêtre, today we’ll be touring around Les Contamines-Montjoie—the only Nature Reserve in the whole of Mont Blanc! Apart from enjoying some quintessential Alpine scenery, we’ll also visit the charming village of Les Contamines-Montjoie, with its historic appearance, its Baroque churches, and traditional architecture. More than 70% of old farmhouses have been renovated to honor the typical Savoyard style. Return to Chamonix.

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch
      Hiking: 11 km (7 mi), 5-6 hours
      Elevation gain: 423 m (1,388 ft)
      Accommodation: Luxurious hotel or chalet

    • The trail today will take us to the Bonatti Circuit and Val Veny. Look forward to an Aperol Spritz with a view of Grand Jorasses at the Bonatti hut! The hut was named after a legendary Italian mountaineer who helped set it up. We’ll have a leisurely afternoon in Courmayeur’s downtown—don’t miss out on the local Focaccia and gelato! After a banger panorama of the whole Chamonix, it’s time to return to your accommodation in Chamonix.

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch
      Hiking: 7.2 km (4.5 mi), 4 hours
      Elevation gain: 545 m (1,788 ft)
      Accommodation: Luxurious hotel or chalet

      Aosta Valley in Courmayeur, Italy

    • It’s time to say goodbye to Mont Blanc and the Chamonix area. If you’d like to stay longer, your guide will be happy to give you recommendations!

      Meals: Breakfast

      Vedute of the French town of Chamonix.

    • Included:

        • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 8-day hiking tour of hidden gems of Mont Blanc (group departures with set dates or private departures with your own date)
        • Accommodation (7 nights in 5-star luxury hotel apartments or a chalet)
          • For group departures, participants will stay at 5-star luxury apartments (Cristal de Jade)
          • For private departures, participants will stay in a private chalet
        • Meals as listed in the itinerary
          • Breakfasts at the accommodation
          • Picnic lunches or lunches at huts
          • Welcome dinner on the first day
        • Private transportation during the tour
        • Geneva Airport transfers (to and from Chamonix)

      Add-ons (available to add at checkout):

        • Single occupancy room
        • Apartment upgrades

      Not included:

        • Transportation to France
        • Dinners (only dinner on Day 1 is included, others are available to arrange upon request for private groups)
        • Meals not listed in the itinerary
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

    • While hiking the hidden gems of Mont Blanc doesn’t require any special skills, a good level of fitness is still required. You’ll be hiking 10 km (6 mi) per day on average, for 6 days in a row, while gaining between 235 and 1,060 m (770-3,500 ft) in elevation.

      Keep in mind that your guide can always make the day hikes easier or harder, depending on the group.

      Want to see what else is in the area? Discover our Mont Blanc hiking tours here!

    • Here’s a list of personal items you need to bring:

        • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 20-30L bag)
        • Backpack rain cover
        • Hiking poles — optional
        • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
        • Sunhat
        • Toiletries (sunscreen, SPF lip balm, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper or wet wipes, etc.)
        • Headlamp or flashlight
        • Sunglasses
        • Camera — optional (but recommended)
        • First aid kit
        • Multi-tool or Swiss army knife

      Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring:

        • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
        • Hiking socks
        • Week’s worth hiking clothing
          • Hiking pants or shorts
          • Hiking shirt or baselayer
          • Down or synthetic jacket
          • Rain jacket / windbreaker
          • Extra dry shirt
          • Poncho
        • Leisure clothing if you’d like
        • Spare clothes for layering

      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 prices:

        • For this hiking tour in Mont Blanc, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
        • The minimum number of people needed for this tour to operate is 6. The maximum group size is set at 14 participants.
        • If you’re joining a group tour, you’ll be placed in a 5-star residence Le Cristal de Jade. These are luxe, spacious, fully-equipped apartments for 2 to 6 people—feel free to leave your apartment preferences at checkout.
        • If you’d like to go on a private tour with your own group, please contact us prior to booking. In that case, it’ possible to rent a chalet for your group. The maximum group size here is set at 8 hikers. In case you’re a bigger group, your guide needs to check other chalet availabilities.

      Hiking in Mont Blanc 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 price for this hidden Mont Blanc is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

      Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is mandatory—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout.

    • To get to Chamonix, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA). There will be two shuttles (included in the price) on the first and on the last day of the tour that will take you to Chamonix.

      On Day 1, shuttles will depart at 11 am and 4 pm towards Chamonix. On Day 8, shuttles taking you to the Geneva Airport will depart at 7 am and noon.

      Once you get to Chamonix, you will meet your guide and your team at the 5-star Résidence Le Cristal de Jade at 6 pm on Day 1, or at your chalet if you’re joining as a private group.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

      Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors 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.

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