Tour Du Mont Blanc 2018
Tour Du Mont Blanc 2018
- All Lodging
- Round-Trip Airport Shuttle
- Guide-led Hikes
- Gondola Ride over the Mountain
- Storage of luggage in Chamonix
14 days/13 nights. 100 miles. 3 countries. A trek of a lifetime in Europe’s awe-inspiring Alps region.
Experience the cultures and cuisines of France, Switzerland and Italy while circling the spectacular Mont Blanc massif on the Tour du Mont Blanc trail system. It’s a challenging route that rewards us with some of the most exquisite mountain scenery in the world. It’s a classic and popular European adventure…. even better when we’re doing it our way:
Two stages with 6 days trekking in each stage and a rest day in the middle. Choose one stage, or do both.
5-7 hours trekking per day, at a comfortable pace.
A lodge-to-lodge excursion, with dinner, breakfast, a bunk and a shower provided at each stop.
Trip Highlights
- Trek begins and ends in the high-style resort town of Chamonix, France
- Hike 6-10 miles per day, crossing international borders (France, Italy and Switzerland) on foot
- 100 miles +/- total hiking, with an accumulated elevation gain/loss of about 32,800’
- Follow historic routes through the Alps once used for hunting and trading
- Discover quaint villages and valleys in the shadow of enormous glaciers and peaks
- Take a rest day in the lovely medieval city of Courmayeur, Italy.
- Ride a sky gondola up to about 13,000’ for close-up views of Mont Blanc’s summit and glaciers.
- Enjoy fresh, local and hearty meals. Regional cuisine that changes as we cross borders.
- Meet locals and other trekkers at mountain lodges (refuges, inns and chalets) along the way
- Comfortable lodging and no camping; a reduced load each day on the trail.
- Luggage stored safely in Chamonix during the trek
- Shuttles between Geneva Airport and Chamonix included
Trip Cost
$3,250 (per person) — 13-day trip
$2,125 (per person) — 8-day trip
Included: All lodging, round-trip airport shuttle, all breakfasts & dinners, guide-led hikes, gondola ride over the mountain (halfway point), storage of luggage in Chamonix.
Not Included: Airfare. Private rooms. Hiking gear. Wine and beer with meals. Lunch and snacks on the trail. Tips for guides.
Payments
A $250 (per person) deposit is due when you submit the reservation form. Your 2nd payment (50% of remaining balance) will be due June 1, 2018. The remaining balance will be due July 15, 2018. You’ll receive a reminder email when these are due.
Cancellations
Once each payment is made, it becomes non-refundable.
Travel Insurance
The cancellation policy above will be strictly adhered to. To avoid the loss of payments due to unforeseen circumstances, travel insurance is highly recommended. This is a good website to compare your options: www.travelinsurance.com
1st Half (trekking clockwise) – 8 days/7 nights:
Sept 8: Arrive Geneva (morning) and shuttle to Chamonix, France. Dinner and hotel in Chamonix.
Sept 9: Start trek — Chamonix to Lac Blanc
Sept 10: Lac Blanc to Trient, Switzerland
Sept 11: Trient to Champex, Switzerland
Sept 12: Champex to Ferret, Switzerland
Sept 13: Ferret to Courmayeur, Italy
Sept 14: Gondola ride over Mont Blanc,from Courmayeur to Chamonix. Dinner and hotel in Chamonix.
Sept 15: Shuttle from Chamonix to Geneva. Flights depart today.
2nd Half – (resuming clockwise route) – 8 days/7 nights:
Sept 14: Arrive Geneva (morning) and shuttle to Chamonix, France. Dinner and hotel in Chamonix.
Sept 15: Morning hike to balcony overlooking Chamonix. Ride gondolas over Mont Blanc to Courmayeur, Italy. Overnight in Courmayeur.
Sept 16: Start trek – Courmayeur to Refuge Elisabetta
Sept 17: Refuge Elisabetta to Les Chapieux, France
Sept 18: Les Chapieux to Les Contamines, France
Sept 19: Les Contamines to Les Houches, France
Sept 20: Les Houches to Chamonix. Dinner and hotel in Chamonix.
Sept 21: Shuttle from Chamonix to Geneva. Flights depart today.
Full Trip – 14 days/13 nights:
Start and finish in Chamonix, spending eleven days on the route to complete the full tour. Rest day, on August 16, will include a scenic gondola ride from Courmayeur to the Aiguille du Midi near the top of Mont Blanc and back to Courmayeur. Overnight in Courmayeur before resuming the trek on August 17.
Sept 8: Arrive Geneva (morning) and shuttle to Chamonix, France. Dinner and hotel in Chamonix .
Sept 9: Start trek — Chamonix to Lac Blanc
Sept 10: Lac Blanc to Trient, Switzerland
Sept 11: Trient to Champex, Switzerland
Sept 12: Champex to Ferret, Switzerland
Sept 13: Ferret to Courmayeur, Italy
Sept 14: Rest Day in Courmayeur
Sept 15: Resume trek – Courmayeur to Refuge Elisabetta
Sept 16: Refuge Elisabetta to Les Chapieux, France
Sept 17: Les Chapieux to Les Contamines, France
Sept 18: Les Contamines to Les Houches, France
Sept 19: Les Houches to Chamonix. Dinner and Hotel in Chamonix.
Sept 20:
Sept 21: Shuttle from Chamonix to Geneva. Flights depart today.
Note: Alternate routes and destinations may be incorporated into itinerary at the discretion of guides.
That massage in the Stuart room was the BEST part of my day!! I looooove post-race massages!!!! Amazing reward feeling. Thanks for getting me in, at the last minute!
Marie Billen - Michigan
There were a handful of us from my run group that came but only two of us decided to use your bus … let’s just say I
guarantee they will use you next year and spread the word here in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. It was perfect!
Paige Long - Texas
We were impressed with our entire first-time experience! Booking through Fit 4 Adventure definitely eliminated the guesswork from what could have been a very daunting task of finding a room in Boston and in a good proximity to the finish line and restaurants and things to do, as well as finding transportation to the Athletes Village.
We really enjoyed dinner at Maggiano’s, especially getting to meet experienced Boston Marathon runners and hearing their stories. We found the entire process easy, organized, and convenient. Thank you!
Rob and Pam Tyler - Ohio
Everything was wonderful. I'm so glad I heard about you from my friend who ran last year's race. The hotel's location is perfect, and the staff was so supportive of the runners. I particularly enjoyed the round of applause when entering the hotel
after the race - what a nice touch.
The bus ride out went smoothly. I'm so glad I took the 6a, as it gave me peace of mind that I could leave my stuff there and
kill time outside in advance of the race if needed.
Will Boland – Virginia
We had a great time. With a wife and 3 kids in tow it was great to turn the worrying over logistics to someone else. The hotel and dinner were the perfect blend of great location, convenience and value for us. Plus, you never got mad when I was late :)
Scott Nystrom – Virginia
I loved absolutely everything about the trip. The hotel was wonderful, and the location was amazing. It made such a difference for my mom who was nervous getting around Boston.
I honestly can’t say enough nice things about the staff there. When they cheered for us as we came inside the hotel after the race, I started bawling. It was so incredibly thoughtful. I also took the shuttle bus. I don’t know how it could be any easier or more efficient. It took all the stress out of any logistics. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I absolutely loved the trip. If I end up running again next year (I qualified already but who knows what might happen between now and a year, haha). I will definitely be contacting you again!
Taylor Wilson – Texas
Thanks so much for the congrats and for an absolutely perfect travel experience!
The hotel was awesome – great location, great accommodations, great everything right down to the cheers
from the staff when I walked in after the race!! Could not have asked for anything better!!
The bus was perfect! Right on time, dropped us off at a great location, etc.
It was an awesome experience traveling with you and your group! Assuming I can get me another BQ I will be signing up! I am also very intrigued by your other tours so will be figuring out how to work those in as well.
Thanks for everything.
Leslie Singleton – Texas
Thank you for another fantastic Boston marathon experience. The lead up to the week-end is probably the most stressful part with trying to qualify and then making sure all the bookings get done in time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip for us and our cheerleaders. You are so attentive to every detail and responsive to my emails which I really appreciate.
Staying at the Park Plaza was perfect as always and the dinner at Maggiano’s, 6am bus, post-race massage and new running socks made it even more special.
Thank you for all your hard work and real interest you take in all of us!
Marie Dunn – Toronto Canada
We'll plan the trip!
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