Attention! The tour program is agreed upon in advance!! For those who wish to go through the tour lightly without backpacks (accommodation in mountain huts), the program is agreed upon and booked in advance until December 1, 2024!!
Day 1
Arrival in Geneva, transfer to Chamonix, camping.
Day 2
Acquaintance with the area, a tour of the city of Chamonix, the purchase of missing equipment, products, etc.
Day 3
Start trekking. The first day without backpacks we climb on foot or by cable car to the peak of Brevent (Le Brevent, 2525 m), and then follow the path to Lake Blanc (Lac Blanc). Snack, enjoy the views, go down to our campsite.
Day 4
We leave our campsite and follow the village of Le Tour. Here we begin our ascent to the Col de Balme pass (Col de Balme, 2195 m), which divides the territories of France and Switzerland. The pass can be reached on foot or by cable car. Descent to the village of Pete (Le Peute), our campsite.
Day 5
In the morning we climb to the Col de la Forclaz pass (Col de la Forclaz, 1526 m), and further up to the Bovine shelter, here is a snack, tasty beer !!! From here begins a beautiful traverse and descent into the area of the city of Champes (Champex). We choose a place for our parking.
Day 6
We pass through the city of Champs, here you can drink coffee, admire the lake and further along the beautiful trail through the beautiful villages and forests, we come to our campsite in the village of La Fouly.
Day 7
We pass the village of Ferre, and then we begin to climb up a steep path. We pass the “Cheese” shelter where you can relax and have a bite to eat, go up to the Ferret pass (Grand Col Ferret, 2537 m). This is an alpine pass between the canton of Valais (Switzerland) and the Aosta Valley (Italy). If the weather is fine, you will always remember this place. Here are amazing views on all four sides !!! Descent from the pass to the shelter Elena. There are two options from here: take the bus and drive to Courmayeur along the valley or climb the ridge again and go towards Courmayeur.
ATTENTION!! As previously written, in Courmayeur the first half of the tour ends. From here you can get to Chamonix by bus or cable cars.
Day 8
We continue the second half of the tour and go to the Col de la Seigne pass (Col de la Seigne, 2,516 m), which divides Italy and France. Descent to the village of La Ville Des Glachers, overnight at the campsite.
Day 9
Ascent to the Col de Fours pass, then descent, overnight near the Bonhomme shelter. In fine weather, at sunset, stunning views of the cliffs of the French Alps open here. Photographers will be very interested !!!
Day 10
Traverse to the Col de Bonhomme Pass (Col du Bonhomme, 2329 m). Descent from the pass, camping overnight.
Day 11
Another transition with the possibility of a bus to the village of Bionnai, and then the ascent to the pass Col de Voz (Sol de Voza, 1,657 m). At this point, the tram that runs towards Mont Blanc and the cable car from the village of Les Houches are connected. Here we will make a halt, dine, and enjoy the views of the peaks of Gran Monte, Brevent, Aiguille du Midi and others. After that, descent to Les Uzes. Overnight at the campsite.
Day 12
The final day of our trip. We will move (move) to Chamonix. Stop at the campsite, complete relaxation !!!!
Days 13-14
Reserve days in case of bad weather, shopping, study tours, etc.
Attention!!
- As previously written, the tour can be started from the city of Courmayeur. We will have, accordingly, one day exploring the city, purchasing the necessary things, and further according to the description
- Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the trip can be changed.