FROM £2649 PER PERSON
Available Dates
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June
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Fully-guided trek HIGHLIGHTS
- Fully-guided trek with a qualified Guide
- Small groups – maximum 14 trekkers
- 165km on foot with a built-in rest day
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Family-run hotels with dinner included
Group size: 6-14
Our Guided TMB spends 8 nights in hotels and 2 night at auberges. Most of the nights you will have an en-suite bathroom, adding to the comfort.
You have a qualified trekking Guide (International Mountain Leader) to lead you throughout the trek. We include most meals and provide a picnic lunch when trekking.
Trekking in a clockwise direction through France, Italy and Switzerland, we cross 5 major passes, cover around 165km and see some of the finest views in the Alps. The toughest and most scenic sections are during the second half.
This trip has a built-in rest day in La Palud (Courmayeur) where you can enjoy Italian food and wine or head to the local spa to relax and relieve your aching muscles.
ITINERARY
- Meet at our hotel in Les Houches in the Chamonix Valley. Hotel
- Trek from Chamonix to Lac Blanc (2352m) and on to Argentiere. Hotel
- Trek from Argentiere, over the Col de Balme (2191m) and on to Trient. Auberge
- Trek to Champex (1486m) along the Bovine route. Hotel
- Trek to Champex to La Fouly (1600m). Hotel
- Trek La Fouly to La Palud (Courmayeur) via the Grand Col Ferret (2532m). Hotel
- Rest day in La Palud (Courmayeur). Hotel
- Trek to Chapieux via Col de la Seigne (2516m). Auberge
- Trek to Les Contamines (1167m) via the Col du Bonhomme (2479m). Hotel
- Trek Les Contamines to Les Houches and back into the Chamonix Valley. Hotel
- Trip ends Les Houches.
WHAT’S INCLUDED AND DETAILED TRIP DOSSIER
- Twin-share accommodation in hotels for 8 nights.
- 2 nights in auberges with shared bathroom facilities.
- 8 dinners and 8 lunches.
- Main luggage available 8 out of 10 nights.
- All transfers and cable cars.
- Qualified International Mountain Leader.
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GETTING HERE
Geneva Airport can be reached from 17 airports in the UK and Ireland. It is well-connected with the USA, Canada and Australasia. Both Chamonix and Geneva Airport can be reached by train from the UK. You can also drive to Chamonix in approximately 10 hours from Calais. Please do not book non-refundable travel before we guarantee your departure.
EXTEND YOUR STAY IN CHAMONIX
You can easily extend your stay in Chamonix at one of our hotels or guest houses. Please ask us for details.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR TREK
Step 1 – Choose Your Tour
Select your tour and check availability, either by phoning us or sending an on-line enquiry.
Step 2 – Complete a Booking Form
Complete an on-line booking form and pay a deposit of 20% of the tour. Confirm you have read and accept the booking conditions.
Step 3 – How to Pay
Payments are in British Pounds (GBP). You can pay by bank transfer, credit or debit card or with a Sterling cheque. Cheques should be made out to Salamander Treks Ltd.
If you wish to pay by bank transfer, please let us know and we will send you the account details by e-mail.
If you wish to pay by credit card or debit card we can accept British Pounds only.
Please indicate how you wish to pay on the booking form.
Please note that your money is safe when you book with us. All monies are deposited and held in trust by the trustees of the Travel Trust Association (TTA). Only when your tour has finished do we receive your money.
Step 4 – Email Confirmation
Once the payment has been received we will send you an e-mail confirmation.
Have a look at our self-guided treks. Click here to view them