Mont Blanc Trekking Holiday

Arriving at Geneva Airport we transfer in 1.5 hrs to our hotel in Les Houches (990m) in the Chamonix Valley. There are spectacular views of the valley and the Mont Blanc range.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Dinner

From the hotel, we walk along the Petit Balcon Sud to Chamonix town with excellent views of the glaciers and ridges that descend from Mont Blanc into the valley. We then continue along the River Arve to Paradise du Praz where we have picnic lunch in a shaded spot. In the afternoon, you can opt to take the bus back to the hotel or climb to a pretty mountain café with wonderful flowers. It is a 300m ascent and takes approx 1-1.5hrs. We then descend to Chamonix and head back to our hotel.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We take a cable car from Les Houches to Le Bellevue at 1800m – an amazing spot to see Mont Blanc looming above. It is also the starting point of the main route for climbing Mont Blanc and we may see some mountaineers returning from the summit. We see views of the Contamines Valley, Mont Joly and towards the Aravais mountain range. Our walk descends to the Col du Voza (1653m) and then up to Le Prarion – a small peak at 1969m with spectacular 360° views. We then descend through the forest back to Les Houches. For those not wishing to make the descent, you can save your knees and take the cable car.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We drive along the length of the Chamonix Valley passing some beautiful scenery and iconic mountains such the Les Drus and the Aiguille d’Argentiere. After an hour we arrive at the pretty hamlet of Le Buet. From here we take a short walk to the river and then climb to la cascade de Berard – waterfalls in a lovely setting. We then continue alongside the river and further into the forest of the Berard Valley. A short climb brings us to Les Granges and a viewpoint of the Mont Blanc range from the East. We descend via a different route and then drive back to Les Houches.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you can relax at the hotel, go into town, take a walk or take part in some optional activities. Activities include a ride up the spectacular cable car to the Aiguille du Midi at 3842m for arguably the finest view in the Alps. At this height you are among the great Alpine peaks and glaciers with unimpeded views from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn almost 100km away. Other activities include rock climbing, cycling, rafting and visiting Chamonix’s Alpine museum. You can take dinner in Les Houches this evening.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast

We drive to the pretty village of Servoz. We then climb through meadows and forest to Lac Vert, flanked by huge limestone cliffs. The lake has many varieties of tree and which are helpfully labelled. From here there are magnificent views of the North–West faces of the Mont Blanc range. We then climb a little higher before returning to Servoz via a different path.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We take the bus to Les Praz and then a short telecabin ride to Chalet de la Flegere (1871m). We then make our way on the Tour du Mont Blanc to Lac Blanc (2352m) for panoramic views of the whole Mont Blanc range. It is approximately 2-2.5 hours to the lake and is a fitting end to the holiday with magnificent views all around. We descend to Chalet de la Flegere and return to Chamonix via a forest walk.  (6 hrs walking). For those with tired legs, you can take the cable car back down to the valley floor.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included meals: Breakfast