Needle-sharp peaks soaring above flower-filled meadows. Storybook villages, forested foothills, pure blue lakes and welcoming rifugi. A pleasing mélange of rustic and chic. And majestic Mont Blanc, towering above it all. Join us to experience mountain life from two perspectives: français and italiano. Doubly sublime.
Highlights:
- Meander in glamorous Megève, tucked in the Mont Blanc foothills
- Savor glorious views during high-altitude randonnées (footpaths) from forested valleys to dazzling meadows thick with wildflowers
- Soak up the scene in the famed alpine center of Chamonix, amid rock spires, glaciers and saw-edged peaks
- Get your adrenaline fix on a glacier walk with expert haute montagne guides
- Say buongiorno to Monte Bianco, the Italian side of Mont Blanc
Day 1
Meander in glamorous Megève, tucked in the Mont Blanc foothills. Once a simple farming village, Megève now brims with luxury boutiques and is a delight to explore on foot. Journey up a mountain trail for a warm-up hike that offers lovely views of the town from above. Savor a lunch of regional specialties, including homemade cheeses, at a high-mountain farm.
Day 2
Hop aboard a historic cog wheel train from St-Gervais. Jaw-dropping vistas of majestic Mont Blanc steal the show. At Aiguille du Midi, amble to the Signal de Forbes viewpoint and gaze down over the Alps' second-largest glacier, the Mer de Glace (the Sea of Ice)
Day 3
After a balcony hike along a stunning ridge trail to Montenvers, relax over a traditional mountain lunch. Take in spectacular views of Mont Blanc while hiking to the famed mountaineering town of Chamonix. Learn about the area's fascinating history from a local alpinist after a dinner of hearty highland fare.
Days 4
Let’s go to Italy, or shall we say, andiamo in Italia! Walk with expert high mountain guides across the Dente del Gigante (Giant's Tooth) and enjoy a picnic lunch at 11,000 feet. Discover the Italian mountain town of Courmayeur and enjoy a festive feast of regional specialties.
Days 5
Sip a delicious cappuccino before exploring the gorgeous Val Ferret on the Italian side of Monte Bianco | Follow a portion of the Tour du Mont Blanc trail.
Days 6
Marvel at peaks that seem to stretch forever above the valley and beautiful river below.
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Price is based on double occupancy and is subject to availability. Airfare is not included.
Tour Code: BR
