France, the most beautiful hikes in the Mont Blanc massif ⛰️

A week of hiking in search of the best views of the massif. Six moderate-level hikes and time to appreciate the most beautiful landscapes of this exceptional mountain range. We are based in two hotels, one in the Chamonix valley and the other in Courmayeur.

Snowy mountains reflected in a calm river with rocks on the bank.
Snow-covered mountains under a blue sky with some clouds and vegetation in the foreground.
A ram or goat in a mountain meadow with snowy peaks and blue sky.
Landscape of snow-capped mountains, pine forest, and colorful flowers in a valley. Blue sky with a few clouds.
Person with back to the camera, wearing a backpack and carrying a walking stick, looking at a lake in a mountainous landscape with snow-covered peaks in the background.

7 days from €957

Confirmed from 4 people

Difficulty: 2/5

From 4 to 6 hours of hiking per day. Between 300 and 500 meters of positive elevation gain.

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The pluses of this program

  • Guide: David Casajuana

  • The most beautiful hikes in the massif at a "gentle" pace.

  • Accommodation in 2 comfortable hotels, one in the Chamonix valley in France, the other in the Aosta valley, Italy.

  • Ski lifts included in the price of the stay

A person with their back to the camera at a natural viewpoint with a snow-capped mountain in the background, surrounded by rocks and vegetation. The person is wearing a red jacket, carrying a backpack and hiking poles, and looking out at the mountain landscape. Mont Blanc

Program

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Program 〰️

  • ARRIVAL AND WELCOME TO CHAMONIX.

    Check-in at our hotel. Explanation of the stay by the guide and dinner on your own.

  • FROM THE MERLET LES CHAILLOUX ANIMAL PARK.

    From Parc Animalier Merlet, a loop trail leads to the chalets of Chailloux, at 1,920m, with their magnificent views over the Mont Blanc massif and the Chamonix valley. A different trail leads down, offering the opportunity to observe Alpine wildlife in Parc Merlet.

    Elevation gain: 400 m. Elevation loss: 400 m. 3h30 walking time.

  • THE LAKES OR ARE REFLECTED IN MOUNT WHITE: WHITE LAKE, LAKE OF THE CHERUBIM.

    Today we started with a ride up the La Flegère cable car. Following the magnificent "southern balcony" trail, we reached Lac Blanc and later Lac de Chesery. The views of the Mont Blanc massif, its peaks, and glaciers from this trail are breathtaking. We returned to the cable car, which we also took on the descent.

    Elevation gain: 500 m. Elevation loss: 500 m. 3h30 walking time.

  • THE GREAT NORTHERN BALCONY: THE SEA OF ICE. TRANSFER TO COURMAYEUR.

    Take the Aiguille du Midi cable car to the Plan intermediate station. From here, we set off along the Grand Balcon Sud trail, which passes below the beautiful and impressive Aiguilles de Chamonix and their glaciers.

    The trail leads us to the Forbes sign and its view of the Mer de Glace before reaching Montenvers and descending to Chamonix on the famous red Montenvers train. In the afternoon, a shuttle takes us to the other side of the massif, to Courmayeur, the capital of Italy's Aosta Valley.

    We will stay here for the next three nights.

    Elevation gain: 200 m. Elevation loss: 600 m. 3h30 on foot

  • LE VAL VENY - THE ITALIAN FACE OF MONT BLANC

    The south face of Mont Blanc is Italian and very steep. Some legendary ridges (Niebla, Peuterey) rise above the Val Veny and end at the summit of Mont Blanc. Our trail takes us below the Miage Glacier, towards Lake Combal, and allows us to see the immense south face of "Bianco.".

    Elevation gain: 850 m. Elevation loss: 450 m. 5 h

  • LE VAL FERRET - ALPINE MEADOWS AND VIEWS OF THE GRANDES JORASSES.

    We set off this morning and will hike a beautiful trail through alpine meadows to the Bertone refuge. This trail is ideal for photographers, who can capture stunning images of the south face of the massif and the Grandes Jorasses from here. We then descend towards Courmayeur via the Val Sapin trail.

    Positive slope: 400 m. Negative slope: 700 m. 4h

  • Circular trail from the Hermitage - La Suche - Tirecorne then transfer to Chamonix

    The small villages of Tirecorne and La Suche lie above Courmayeur. The loop trail we're hiking today connects them all, offering sweeping views of the south face of Mont Blanc. At the end of the hike, a shuttle takes us back to Chamonix. End of stay or overnight accommodation in a hotel (optional, not included) with return the following day.

    Positive slope: 500 m. Negative slope: 500 m. 4 hours on foot.

Important information

  • -3 nights in a 2-star hotel in Argentière.

    -3 nights in a 2-star hotel in Courmayeur.

  • to the hotel.

  • By shuttle and also by cable car.

  • Mid-mountain companion.

  • Between 4 and 6 hours of walking per day. Good physical condition required.

    Positive descent of 300 to 500 meters.

  • Between 4 and 12 people

  • We walked with only a light backpack containing the equipment for the day and the picnic.

  • We prioritize local and organic products above all else, because culture is also discovered through food!

Prices and conditions

PRICE FROM €957

Included in the price: Half-board accommodation from day 1 to day 7 (6 nights) in a two-star hotel in a shared double room. 7 picnic lunches during the hikes. Shuttle and cable car transfers as specified in the program. State hiking guide. Tourist tax.

Not included in the price: Breakfast and lunch on Day 1. Dinner on Day 7. Drinks, personal expenses, tips or any service not mentioned in the previous section "included in the price".

Plane or ferry tickets and single room supplement: please ask us

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