Walking Weeks Scheduled Departures

At the heart of the European Alps, the massif of Mont Blanc straddles the borders of France, Italy and Switzerland and includes some of the most spectacular mountain scenery imaginable. With its rich mountaineering history and unsurpassed cultural diversity, this corner of Europe has an irresistible attraction for the world’s adventurers, climbers and hikers. Mont Blanc itself, at 4807 metres (15,770 feet), is the high point of the range and the biggest peak in Western Europe. When viewed from the French town of Chamonix, arguably the capital of world mountaineering, the snowy bulk of this commanding peak exerts a strange fascination. Streamers of cloud trailing from its summit bear witness to the fact that Mont Blanc stands high above the surrounding, and in some respects more dramatic, rocky peaks. The trekker and mountain walker is spoiled for choice in this part of the world, but one obvious challenge is to complete a circuit of the Mont Blanc Massif. The well-known long distance walk (or Grand Randonee) known as the Tour du Mont Blanc does just that.

- Enjoy hotel accommodation

- Luggage transfer provided

- Travel through 3 countries

- Hike to the Brevent Summit

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 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.

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

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.

• The walkers Haute Route
• Chamonix to Zermatt
• Two days on the stunning Europaweg
• Superb views and trekking
• Luggage transferred for you

The world classic 'Haute Route' packed into one week of the 'best of the route'! The aim is to offer one of the most famous walks in the world, but allow you to do the route in 8 days. We use short transfers to by-pass some of the sections and in the process take you all the way between the well known mountaineering towns of Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. Along this route we pass beneath ten of the twelve highest peaks in the Alps, with stunning views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

• A great Alpine walk in just one week
• Trekking from Chamonix to Zermatt
• From France to Switzerland
• Iconic peaks - Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

This is a superb walking week at the heart of the European Alps. 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.

• Spectacular day-walks beneath Mont Blanc
• Perfect introduction to walking in the Alps
• Professional guide

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!

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 be sure 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. Experience:

• Rock Climb or Canyoning
• Ride Europe's highest cable car
• White Water Raft or Hydrospeed!
• Hike in France & Switzerland
• Stay in a remote mountain hut
• Highropes

We promise to provide you with an action-packed week of fun and adventure in the heart of the French Alps but leave you with some free time to allow to enjoy other optional activities:- such as biking, swimming, ice-skating, summer 'luge' or perhaps take the train to the glacier and ice grotto?