ITINENARY

Day 1 ( Sunday) : LES HOUCHES-LES CONTAMINES

Arrival on Saturday , We will spend our first night in Chamonix

We have a short transfer before going up to the Col de Voza (5500’) where we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc range. Continue hiking down below the tumbling Bionnassay Glacier, and up to the Col de Tricot (6955’). A steep descent brings us to the Chalets de Miage (5115’). After lunch, a short climb takes us up to Le Truc (5942’), then down through the thickly wooded hillside to the charming small town of Les Contamines (3829’), where we spend the night. Hiking time is about six hours.Altitude difference: + 860 m – 675 m

Day 2: LES CONTAMINES-VALLEE DES GLACIERS

we hike up an old Roman road to the Plan des Dames, then make a long ascent to the Col du Bonhomme (7641’) and Croix du Bonhomme (8100’) for lunch. In the afternoon, we hike downhill on a grassy trail to la Vallée des Glaciers (5500’). Aproximately six and half hours hiking. Altitude difference: +1312 m – 925 m

Day 3: VALLEE DES GLACIERS -COL CHECROUIT (ITALY)

): We transfert to the end of the « Vallée des Glaciers », then enjoy a relatively easy hike over the Col de la Seigne (8245’) and down into Italy to Lac Combal and hike up to Arp Vieille from where after a beautiful traverse, with scenic views in front of the Italian side of Mont-Blanc. We arrive at the Col Checrouit (6415’). Hiking time about seven hours. Altitude difference: + 646 m – 916 m

Day 4: COL CHECROUIT-CHAMPEX

Hike down to Courmayeur(4014’), and take the bus to Arnuva, in the Italian Val Ferret.After that short transfer, we walk up a nice trail past the spectacular « Glacier de Pré de Bar ». Cross the Grand Col Ferret (8300’) to enter Switzerland, and descend to the scenic village of la Fouly (5280’), located beneath the Glacier de l’A Neuve. An easy trail continues down into the Swiss Val Ferret to Praz-de-fort. Transfer to the small Lake resort of Champex. Hiking time is seven hours. Altitude difference: + 768 m – 942 m.

Day 5: CHAMPEX-TRIENT-VALLORCINE

We start hiking down to Champex d’en Bas, with a steep winding path heading towards the north across alpine pastures (great views of Martigny, the Rhone Valley and the Valais). Weather permitting, an alternate trail by the « Fenetre d’Arpette » (8760’), a rocky « window » across a Mountain ridge, can be taken. After a short transfer and in order to assure your comfort we will spend our last night in Vallorcine. 1300m Six or seven hours hiking. Altitude difference: + 720 m – 900 m.

Day 6: VALLORCINE-CHAMONIX

For this last day we have chosen to modify our itinerary in order to end with the beauty of the Chamonix Valley. We leave from the Col des Montets to reach Les Cheserys and its numerous lakes nestled in a magnificent setting in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouge reserve. Perhaps we will be so lucky as to cross paths with ibex, which are numerous in this area. The unique view of the Mont Blanc Massif will be the highlight of our itinerary. Return to Chamonix by the Flegere telepherique mid afternoon…Aproximately five and half hours hiking. Altitude difference: + 750 m – 480 m.
End of the trek.