Itinerary
- Day 1
Geneva to Chamonix
You'll get picked up from Geneva and driven to Chamonix, where you check into your hotel and get settled. After that, there's a welcome briefing to go over what's ahead, followed by a group dinner so you can meet everyone and start getting oriented before things kick off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Day 2
Chamonix
The day starts with a tour through Chamonix town, then you'll ride the iconic Red Cogwheel train up to Mer du Glace. Lunch happens at the historic Grand Hotel du Montenvers, and after eating you'll explore inside the Ice Cave within the glacier. The walk back down to Chamonix takes the afternoon, and by evening there's a group dinner to wrap things up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At the historic Grand Hotel du Montenvers), Dinner (Group Dinner)
Included Activities
- Town tour of Chamonix
- Red Cogwheel train to Mer du Glace
- Lunch at Grand Hotel du Montenvers
- Ice Cave exploration inside the glacier
- Scenic walk down to Chamonix
Landmarks/POIs Mer du Glace Grand Hotel du Montenvers - Day 3
Chamonix
An early morning transfer gets you to Les Houches where you board a cable car heading up to Bellevue plateau. From there, you'll hike the Tour Du Mont Blanc route toward Refugio Miage, stopping for a hearty lunch along the way. After that you walk down to Les Contamines and catch a transfer back to Chamonix for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch at Refugio Miage), Dinner (Group Dinner)
Included Activities
- Cable car from Les Houches to Bellevue plateau
- Scenic walk along Tour Du Mont Blanc route to Refugio Miage
- Hearty lunch at Refugio Miage
- Walk down to Les Contamines
Landmarks/POIs Bellevue Plateau Refugio Miage - Day 4
Chamonix
This morning you pick between three options: attempt a short Via Ferrata, try tandem paragliding if you're interested, or take a scenic walk down from La Flegere cable car into Chamonix. The afternoon is flexible, so you can ride the cable car to Aiguille du Midi for views, do some wine tasting, or just wander around the village. Everyone meets up for group dinner later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group Dinner)
Included Activities
- Descending walk from La Flegere cable car to Chamonix
Optional Activities
- Via Ferrata experience
- Tandem Paragliding
- Cable car ride to Aiguille du Midi (3,842 meters)
- Wine tasting
- Exploration of Chamonix village
Landmarks/POIs La Flegere Aiguille du Midi - Day 5
Chamonix
You'll hike the southern balcony trail between Col Montets and La Flegere, taking in views of Mer du Glace and Mont Blanc Massif along the way. Lunch happens at Lac Blanc, and then you head back down to Chamonix for group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At spectacular Lac Blanc), Dinner (Group Dinner)
Included Activities
- Southern balcony hike between Col Montets and La Flegere
- Lunch at Lac Blanc
Landmarks/POIs Col Montets La Flegere Lac Blanc Mer du Glace Mont Blanc Massif - Day 6
Chamonix to Courmayeur
This morning it's time to leave Chamonix and head to Courmayeur on the Italian side of Mont Blanc. You'll check into your new hotel, then explore the historic Roman town of Aosta with a private guided tour. The day finishes with group dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Private town tour of Aosta
Landmarks/POIs Aosta - Day 7
Courmayeur
The group splits up today based on what each person wants to do. One option is a challenging Via Ferrata, while another is a more relaxed scenic hike through the mountains. Later on you'll all get back together and have group dinner, sharing what you did during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Via Ferrata experience
- Scenic hike
- Day 8
Courmayeur
You'll hike in Val Veny following the Tour Du Mont Blanc route, walking through glacial moraines and past mountain lakes with big panoramic views the whole way. The day ends with group dinner back in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group Dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike in Val Veny along Tour Du Mont Blanc route
- Exploration of glacial moraines and mountain lakes
Landmarks/POIs Val Veny - Day 9
Courmayeur
A transfer takes you to Val Ferret where you hike the northern balcony route, getting great views of the Italian side of Monte Bianco and the South Face of the Grandes Jorasses. There's a stop at Refugio Bertone for refreshments, and if you prefer something easier, a lower route with less altitude gain is available. You'll walk back down to Courmayeur and finish with group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group celebrations dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike in Val Ferret to northern balcony
- Refreshments at Refugio Bertone
- Alternative lower route option available
Landmarks/POIs Val Ferret Monte Bianco Grandes Jorasses Refugio Bertone - Day 10
Courmayeur to Geneva
Your Mont Blanc Explorer adventure wraps up with a departure transfer from Courmayeur taking you back to Geneva.
- Meals
- Breakfast
