One of the world's classic hiking routes. On this walk, you will have the opportunity to experience both the French and Swiss Alps staying at small typical alpine villages situated along the Trient Valley.The Trient Valley, offering incredible majestic views across the highest peak in Europe, is a beautiful and dramatic background for this walking trip. Your trip starts in Chamonix, nestled in a bustling valley at the foot of the highest mountain in Europe. The Mont-Blanc, at 15,622 ft., is home to some majestic glaciers including the Mer de Glace, the Glacier of d'Argentiere and the Glacier du Trient.
On a clear day a visit up the Aiguille de Midi is breathtaking – you will feel on ‘top of the world’! You then start your walk following mountain streams along the valley bottom to the town of Le Tour. Having walked or taken the cable car to Col des Posettes with its spectacular views over the Chamonix valley, you then descend through a pine forest to the peaceful village of Le Buet and cross from France into Switzerland to the village of Finhaut at 1237m, which as the name implies is perched high on the mountain with wonderful views. Cable cars and chairlifts enable you to ascend to Emosson lake with dinosaur tracks close at hand or descend to the Tęte Noir gorges. Easy to follow walking trails both along the valley floor and the higher route, link up the villages, passing by several stunning mountain gorges and alpine streams. A walking trip you certainly will remember for a life time!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Day - Chamonix. Transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix. Pick up by our representant in minibus and transfer to hotel in Chamonix (1hr).
Day 2: Active Free Day. You can choose between taking the Cable car to the Aiguille du Midi at 3842m.(12,487 ft) or taking the chair lift to the Massif des Aiguilles Rouges and enjoy the stunning views over the Mont Blanc.
Day 3: Chamonix to Le Buet. Walk to Le Buet passing by the alpine "Lac Blanc" (6 hrs).
Day 4: Active Free Day. You can choose beween walking to Mont Buet or strolling to Vallorcine.
Day 5: Le Buet to Finhaut. You climb to Emosson lake and then descend to the peaceful village of Finhaut(4-5 hrs).
Day 6: Active Free Day. you can choose between walking to Les Marecottes, Salvan and Trient gorges or walking to the gorges of Tęte Noire.
Day 7: Finhaut to Champex Lake. Walk along the mighty Trient glacier and over to Champex Lake (5-6 hrs).
Day 8: Active Free Day. You can walk to the Orny glacier and its alpine hut or you can enjoy a boat trip along lake and visit of botanical garden.
Day 9: Departure Day. Transfer to Geneva airport. (1.5 hrs)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Includes:
- All breakfasts and 6 dinners,
- Airport transfers and luggage transfers,
- Phone number for English speaking contact,
- Map case with detailed route notes and maps.
Not included:
- Lunches, beverages, items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry.
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