Walking Tours in Switzerland/France
Discover the Swiss/French Alps
  - a Self guided walking tour
 

Highlights of Mont Blanc
 The beautiful Goms valley, situated at the highest point of the Valais area is a true paradise for walkers with its 700 km of well-marked trails, ranging from mountain and glacier hikes to gentle strolls in the valley. The peaceful valley is very much the quiet side of Switzerland and the ancient villages really are a contrast to some of the more bustling tourist resorts. Stroll through the romantic villages along the valley floor or along the mighty glaciers following the highland route, for each walking day the choice is yours. Enjoy some great hotels in a valley still relatively unexplored, yet rich in variety and very typically Swiss!
 

 Best of Mont Blanc
9 or 7 days - Self-guided walking

Trip profile:
Challenging walking trip. Walk along mountain trails above the valley floor. In places, there are some fairly steep ascents and descents and walks up to 2 600 m above sea level.


Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival Day. Transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix (1 hr) by train.
Day 2 Freedom Day. Take the cable car to the Aiguille du Midiat 3 842 m.Take the chair-lift to the Massif des Aiguilles Rouges and enjoy the stunning views over the Mont Blanc.
Day 3 Walk to Le Buet, passing by thealpine "Lac Blanc" (6 hrs).
Day 4 Freedom Day. Walk to Mont Buet.Stroll to Vallorcine.
Day 5 You climb to Emosson lake and then descend to the peaceful village of Finhaut (5-6 hrs).
Day 6 Freedom Day. Walk to Les Marécottes, Salvan and Trient gorges.Walk to the gorges of Tete Noire.
Day 7 Walk along the mighty Trient glacier and over to Champex Lake (5-6 hrs).
Day 8 Freedom Day. Walk to the Orny glacier and its alpine hut. Boat trip along lake and visit of botanical garden.
Day 9  Departure Day. Transfer to Geneva airport (1.5 hrs).
 

 

  
  Highlights:  
Magnificent glaciers, the Mer de Glace, Glacier d'Argentière and Trient. Spectacular walks through alpine gorges. Emosson Lake and its dinosaur tracks.

Trip duration:
9 or 7 days.

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9 days/ 8 nights $1,495
from Charmonix
7 days/ 6 nights $1,325
from Agentiere
 based on CHF 1650/1450
rates subject to currency fluctuations -
every Sunday from June to September
  • 2008 Price includes:
    Overnights in 3 and 2  star hotels, all breakfasts, all  evening meals,     except 2 evening meals in Chamonix
    all internal transfers, holiday dossier with route notes and maps, emergency contacts
    Supplements:
    - Single supplement : $35 per night
  • Start/End point:
    Geneva
  • Accomodation:
    All hotels are 3 stars.
  • Number of participants:
    Minimum two.
  • Price does not include:
    drinks, lunches, entrance fees or additional transfers, holiday insurance.
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City discovery: Geneva.