Switzerland - Mont Blanc Trek (8 days)

A classic walking tour that follows in the path of Savoyard pedlars who crossed the Alps' mountain passes to sell ribbons, materials and fabrics to their neighbours in Switzerland and Italy. A shared history and dialect (Franco-Provençal patois) link these mountain people in this corner of Europe.

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Western Europe (4807m) and is a majestic and sovereign peak that overshadows the delightful mountain town of Chamonix.

An exploration of the surrounding valleys introduces us to the intricacies of the region - from the Beaufortain foothills, where the Beaufort d´Alpage cheese has always been produced, to Swiss Ferret Valley, with its tiny mountain huts. This is a trek full of surprises, grandiose landscapes and spectacular alpine scenery.

• Day 1: Mon) Arrive in Chamonix.
• Day 2: Travel to the Montjoie Valley. Walk at the foot of the Aiguille, ascend the Col de Tricot (2120m), descend to Les Contamines (6 hours).
• Day 3: From Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge, trek to the col du Bonhomme (2329m) and on to Chapieux (7 hours).
• Day 4; From the Seigne Pass, trek into Italy (6 hours).
• Day 5: Walk into Switzerland by the Grand Col Ferret (2537m), descend into Swiss Ferret Valley (5 hours).
• Day 6: Walk to Trient where a delicious fondue Valaisanne awaits (7 hours).
• Day 7: Drive back to France by the Col des Montets. Climb up to the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve (1400m). Picnic and then descent into Chamonix on cable car (5 hours).
• Day 8: Our trip ends in Chamonix this morning (Mon).

Operated by Peregrine Adventures (PEMB)

Departures: June to August only

• Contact us for more information, current costs and to make a booking for this small group adventure