THE ALPS, FRANCE & ITALY
WESTERN TOUR DU MONT BLANC

18-24 JULY, 2024
ABOUT THE TOUR DIRECTION
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  • € 595
  • 7 days
    Tour duration (travel time included).
  • Moderate to difficult
    Difficulty level.
  • Min 8, max 12 people
    Size of the group.
  • | trekking | camping | culture
    Type of the tour.
  • Chamonix/Courmayeur
    Start / Finish points.

We explored the Alps and in particular Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) multiple times. Our founder and one of the guides Mima trekked western part of the TMB first time back in 2016, then the following year went back to Chamonix and did the entire 170km of TMB, trekking through three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. Mima and Bobi together led a group of people through the Western part couple of years back. Bobi took another group to the Mont Blanc summit too. What to say, folks?! We love the Alps - the vibe, scenery, nature, people - all just spectacular! So, we are always up to go back and do it all over again. Every time we go back, there are new perspectives to grasp, new things to learn about ourselves, others, the nature. We believe that mountains and nature are great teachers in life. Hence, it gives us immense joy to share this with you!

DAY 1 - BELGRADE TO LJUBLJANA (SLOVENIA)

Departure from Belgrade at 5PM. Transportation by comfortable minibus designed for long trips. Casual breaks. Travel route: Belgrade - Zagreb - Ljubljana. Arrival in Ljubljana around midnight. Accommodation in a hostel in multi-bed rooms. Overnight stay.

DAY 2 - LJUBLJANA TO LES HOUCHES (FRANCE)

Departure from Ljubljana at 7AM. Travel route Ljubljana-Verona-Milan-Les Houches. Arrival in Les Houches in the afternoon. Chamonix sightseeing, accommodation in an organized camp. Overnight stay.

DAY 3 - LES HOUCHES TO LES CONTAMINES

We start our trek at 6.30AM. Ascent along the path through the wooded area to the De la Voza pass (FRA, 1657m). From there continue hiking and enjoy the beautiful view of the Bionnassay glacier. Casual breaks. We slowly descend into the valley of Les Contamines, accommodation in an organized camp. Dinner.

If necessary, a trip to the supermarket. Overnight stay.


Statistics of the day: 18km, 8H, 1500m (ascent), 1300m (descent)

DAY 4 - LES CONTAMINES TO REFUGE DES MOTTETS

(via Col des Fours, 2665m)

We start our trek at 6.30AM. An easy first 5km along the valley of Les Contamines to the chapel of Notre Dame de la Gorge. From here, the ascent begins, passing through the Contamines Montjoje nature reserve towards the Col du Bonhomme pass (2329m). Casual breaks. The continuation of the ascent leads us to the pass Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (2443m). If the weather is favorable, we continue our hike over the Col des Fours pass (2665m) to the Mottets mountain lodge, setting up camp on the plain above the lodge. Dinner at hut. Overnight stay.


Statistics of the day: 20km, 8-8.5 H, 1600m (ascent), 900m (descent)

DAY 5 - REFUGE DES MOTTETS TO COL CHECROUIT PASS

Departure for the hike at 6.30AM. On this section of the hike, we will cross from France to Italy via the Col de la Seigne (2516m). This pass offers one of the most beautiful panoramas along the entire TMB trek. From the pass, there is a descent past the Elisabeta mountain lodge into the Val Veni valley, then an ascent to the Col Chécrouit pass (1956m) where we will stay for the night in wonderful and vibrant Maison Vieille mountain hut.


Statistics of the day: 20km, 8.5-9 H, 1210m (ascent), 1150m (descent)

DAY 6 - COURMAYEUR TO VERONA

At 8AM we start our descent to the idyllic Italian town of Courmayeur, where we take some time to explore this idyllic Alpine town and here we end our trek, which covered half of the entire TMB trek. A minibus is waiting for us here and we are heading back to Belgrade. Overnight in a hostel in Verona.

DAY 7 - VERONA TO BELGRADE

Optional morning sightseeing of the city of Verona. Departure for Belgrade at 12:00 in front of the hostel. Travel route Verona-Ljubljana-Zagreb-Belgrade. Planned arrival in Belgrade around 10PM.

TOUR PRICE of €595
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  • Tour price includes:
    • Accommodation on a twin sharing basis in hostels in Slovenia/Italy
    • Camping throughout the trek
    • Transport from/back to Belgrade
    • A knowledgeable English speaking guide throughout the trip
  • Costs excluded:
    • Meals
    • Travel and medical insurance
    • Excess stay & meals due to bad weather conditions
    • Any other form of transport
    • Any other charges not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section above
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