Walking Weeks Scheduled Departures

This is a wonderful week based in a hill top Italian villa surrounded by olive groves and chestnut trees with views to the surrounding mountains. We will be exploring the beautiful Apuane Alps in the area around the ancient towns of Barga and Lucca which in themselves are well worth a visit. With a free day mid-week you can even visit the historic and stunning city of Florence which is easily reached by train. Our accommodation is in a lovely villa with lots of character and atmosphere and where much of the food is grown on the premises and prepared by your chef, Ailsa.

• beautiful Tuscan villa with stunning views
• a week of summits and ridges
• local food prepared by professional chef
• pool for relaxing at end of the day!

This is the best of the famous classic walk of the Alps passing through three countries and three cultures. We meet in Chamonix, the mountaineering capital of the world, and begin a journey of discovery which takes in the history, culture, folklore and wildlife of the mountains. From remote farms and refuges, to ancient Roman towns and beautiful lakeside mountain villages - it's all there on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

This great new trip picks out the best of the daily stages and links them by short vehicle transfers. Our route will tackle several major pass crossings, such as the Col de Bonhomme, and the Col de la Seigne. As a grand finale, we have also included the superb day-hike to Lac Blanc regarded by many as one of the best day walks in the world! It provides stunning views across the Chamonix Valley to Mont Blanc. For those with limited time, this one-week version of the Tour du Mont Blanc offers superb trekking in France, Italy and Switzerland, as well as a wealth of unforgettable Alpine experiences.

This is a superb walking week at the heart of the European Alps. During the trip, we will be doing a two day mountain trip around the stunning cliffs of the Tour des Fiz. We will also aim to make an ascent of a 3000m peak, Mont Buet which gives one of the best view points of the Mont Blanc Massif.

Chamonix Valley in France is an ideal base from which to explore a range of beautiful walks. It is an area which is rich in mountaineering history and culture. During your week you will witness stunning views of high snowy peaks and glaciers, while wandering through alpine meadows filled with flowers.

This is one of the world’s great multi-day treks, linking the famous mountaineering capitals of Chamonix and Zermatt. We start this great adventure from the 300 year old hamlet of Argentiere in the Chamonix Valley. Although demanding at times the route provides a non-technical trek and is suitable for those people who would like to experience the very best walking in the Alps. This spectacular trip leads from France into the beautiful Swiss canton of Valais. En route, we pass beneath 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps. The lower section takes us through green Alpine valleys, pretty mountain hamlets and flower-strewn meadows. Throughout this 170 kilometre trek, we follow good paths and tracks over several mountain passes close to 3000 metres. Our trek ends at Zermatt, beneath the iconic Matterhorn. This trip is fully supported, staying in good standard hotels and mountain huts with showers and good facilities. We have access to luggage on most nights. A superb trek.

• The walkers Haute Route
• Chamonix to Zermatt
• 2 days on the stunning Europaweg

Explore this famous classic walk as a family! Pass through three countries and three cultures on our mini-Tour du Mont Blanc. This excellent introduction to multi-day walking is designed for families with children aged between 12 and 18 years old. Your family should be used to spending full days in the mountains.

We meet in Chamonix, the mountaineering capital of the world to begin a journey of discovery which takes in the history, culture, folklore and wildlife of the mountains. We cross high passes, visit remote farms, a beautiful lakeside mountain village, and sleep in a mountain hut - it's all there on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

• Mini tour of the biggest mountain in the Alps
• Walk in 3 Alpine countries, France, Italy & Switzerland
• Enjoy a night in a mountain hut

France’s Chamonix Valley, with its spectacular backdrop of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe, is the perfect setting for a family holiday. From our comfortable chalet base in the village of Argentière, we have created two different activity holidays to suit different ages ranges to ensure that your family gets the most out of the area.

The Chamonix Family Adventures are designed to involve the whole family and with these fun packed itineraries you will all definitely be kept busy. That way you will enjoy a relaxing soak in the chalet hot tub of an evening! Our local guide will escort you on your activities as well as leading the day hikes along the famous alpine trails.

Highlights for Children Age 8 upwards

• Rockclimb and White Water Raft
• Hike in France & Switzerland
• Highropes and animal parks

Highlights for Children Aged 12-16

• Canyoning and Hydrospeed
• Walk a section of the classic Tour du Mont Blanc & stay in a remote mountain hut
• Swiss trek to the Lac d'Emosson

Each itinerary includes time to ride Europe's highest cable-car to the Aiguille du Midi and some free time to allow you as a family to enjoy other optional activities:- such as swimming, ice-skating, the Chamonix adventure park and the Chamonix summer 'luge'.

We promise to provide you with an action-packed week of fun and adventure in the heart of the French Alps.