Switzerland's Mont Blanc Walk
2008 Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix. 1.5 hours. You will be met by your guide at Geneva airport at 2 PM at the arrivals hall. You will then be transferred by mini bus from Geneva airport to Chamonix. The bustling town of Chamonix is at the foot of the Mt Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain. You will arrive in time for evening dinner and welcome drinks at the hotel bar. Followed by dinner, your guide will outline the week's itinerary in more detail.

Day 2: Train to La Mer de Glace and stroll back down. Afternoon offers free time in Chamonix. Options include taking the cable car to the Aiguille de Midi at 12,000 feet, strolling around the streets of Chamonix or walking along the river bed towards Argentiere and back.

Day 3: Chamonix-Col de la Forclaz- Finhaut (6 hours).  You’ll take a cable car to Le Brevent and stroll along the high alpine ridge, passing by Lac Blanc and Col des Montets. One of the Mont Blanc most memorable hikes, you will be rewarded with stunning views over the Mt Blanc and the glacier d’Argentiere. There is a lovely lunch stop at La Flegere. From here you are driven through the border to Switzerland where you will overnight in peaceful Finhaut.

Day 4: Today the group takes the bus to Lake Emosson. You then walk along one of Europe’s most impressive route and up to the lake of Vieux Emosson, where prehistoric dinosaur tracks are still to be seen. Return via the same way and then back down to Finhaut (5 hours return).

Day 5: You are driven to Col de la Forclaz where you start today’s walk. Today you will walk alongside the Trient Glacier and over the Col du Fenètres before reaching the crystal clear lake of Champex (6 hours). A rare selection of alpine flowers and mountain goats are common along this valley. Picnic lunch en route today. Today’s walk will take you to the highest point of the trip at 8,800 feet and will offer you amazing views over the Trient glacier.
 
Day 6: Today you take the chair lift to La Braye and walk to the Orny mountain hut overlooking the Orny glacier. You walk back to Champex Lac allowing time to explore the Botanical garden and outdoor swimming pool (4 hours).

Day 7: You will be transferred after breakfast from Champex to Geneva airport for your departure flight. Approximately an 1 ½ hours drive.

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