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Tour du Mont Blanc

Three countries, western Europe’s highest peak
 

Holiday Highlights

Thermal comfort | Thermes de Saint Gervais – baths that made the town popular amongst Victorians.
Awesome Alps | Cross the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme for magnificent vistas.
Glacier views | Col du Tricot observes the Bionnassay glacier and the Col du Bonhomme.
Val Veny | A balcony path to Courmayeur offers unequalled views of Mont Blanc’s south-west flanks.
Tour du Mont Blanc. 11 nights
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Holiday information

 

A walking holiday along the Tour du Mont Blanc

Walk through France, Italy and Switzerland on one of Europe’s most challenging Alpine hikes, enjoying outstanding scenery and the camaraderie of this popular trail around the 4,808-metre Mont Blanc. You stay in traditional mountain inns and quality hotels, with your luggage transferred on each stage.
The 170-kilometre circuit of Mont Blanc is one of the world’s classic multi-day walks. This loop of well-maintained and signposted mountain paths – an official ‘GR’ (Grande Randonnée) since 1952 – circumnavigates the peaks and glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif, crossing borders via high passes and linking the lively, cosmopolitan mountain towns of Chamonix and Courmayeur with tiny Alpine hamlets where you will find a warm welcome and a cosy bed each night.

Every day is a highlight, whether for views of the glaciers and peaks of the massif itself or the more distant vistas of the surrounding Alps; the walking is infinitely varied, crossing lush meadows dotted with traditional dairies, passing streams, lakes and – at higher altitudes – climbing through the dramatic, rugged terrain of this exceptional landscape.

The sense of challenge, the drama of the views, and variety of mountain terrain carry you through ten days of superlative walking for a tremendous feeling of achievement on your arrival in Chamonix.
 

The benefits of a self-guided walking holiday


The joy of a self-guided walking holiday is that it's you who sets the timetable and the pace. We provide you with detailed directions and maps, leaving you free to set off when you want, pause as often as you like to drink in the inspirational mountain views and to take photos, stop for lunch when you're hungry, and pick which route to take when there is a choice. You can also tailor the itinerary, starting on whatever day of the week suits you and adding extra nights if you wish; our friendly travel experts will advise you on the options.
 
Images courtesy of Christian Martelet (© CM)
 

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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights. This flexibility allows you to enjoy this popular trail at your own pace.

Due to the challenging and remote nature of some of the walking, we don't offer this holiday to individual travellers.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 6 8 13 16 21 25 26 26 21 17 10 5
    mm 98 69 74 60 84 83 79 79 74 69 77 119
  • Walking the Tour du Mont Blanc
    The Tour du Mont Blanc, or TMB, is a continuous loop around the Mont Blanc massif. Our route shortens some of the stages by using shuttle bus, mountain train or cable car, and you have a rest day in Courmayeur – with further options to walk. But the essence of the journey, circumnavigating Mont Blanc, is maintained. The distances given for each day are the walking distances, and do not include sections on public transport.
    The Tour du Mont Blanc
  • Arrival in St Gervais
    Night 1: in St Gervais (the first of two nights here).

    As your first night's accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Walk or sightsee from St Gervais les Bains
    This is an excellent day to find your walking legs, mixing an easy route with options for sightseeing.

    Circular walk from St Gervais: 10km, 3.5hrs; ascent 310m/descent 710m
    Take the gondola lift to Mont d'Arbois to enjoy panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif as you follow a broad mountain ridge to the Refuge Mont Joly – an ideal lunch stop. Descend on foot through woodland and meadows, with the option to visit several more mountain restaurants, before returning to St Gervais by gondola. This is a walk to whet your appetite, both literally and metaphorically, for the coming days.

    Valley walk from Les Contamines (or St Nicolas de Véroce): 9.5km; 3.5hrs; ascent 220m/descent 590m
    This walk begins by bus to Les Contamines (or in high season with the option to travel direct to St Nicolas de Véroce, for a shorter walk) and returns along the Bon Nant river valley to the historic centre of St Gervais. As well as following the river, you climb through mixed woodland and scenic meadows, passing through hamlets and the village of St Nicolas de Véroce with its fine Baroque church. Though the way is at relatively low altitude, there are occasional views of the Mont Blanc massif, and the sheltered nature of the walk makes it an excellent choice in less than perfect weather.

    Visit the thermal baths
    Alternatively, enjoy a visit to the Thermes de Saint Gervais – the thermal baths which made the town so popular during the Victorian era. The baths can be reached on a footpath descending the valley from near your hotel or by a water-powered lift on the outskirts of St Gervais.
    Stunning views to Mont Blanc above St Gervais
  • St Gervais to Les Contamines: 14km, 5.5hrs; ascent 760m/descent 1255m
    Your tour of Mont Blanc begins via the Mont Blanc Tramway from St Gervais to the Col de Voza, then walking up, via Bellevue, to the Col du Tricot (2,120 metres), for views over the Bionnassay glacier, the Miage valley and the Col du Bonhomme beyond. It’s now downhill to the Refuge de Miage – where you may wish to enjoy an excellent lunch with views of the 3,600-metre Dômes de Miage – before a final climb to the Chalets du Truc followed by a steady descent through forest to Les Contamines.
    Descend through forest to Les Contamines
    St Gervais to Les Contamines: 12km
  • Les Contamines to Les Chapieux: 15km, 6.5hrs; ascent 1295m/descent 940m
    The day starts with a free bus (saving 4km of riverside walking) to a pretty 15th-century Baroque chapel. From here you follow a Roman ‘road’ which rises steeply past waterfalls, to cross first the Col du Bonhomme (2,329 metres) and then the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (2,433 metres), with magnificent views of the western Alps, before descending to the mountain hamlet of Les Chapieux.
    En route to Chapieux
    Les Contamines to Les Chapieux: 15km
  • Les Chapieux to Courmayeur: 15.5km, 6hrs; ascent 750m/descent 845m
    Today’s walk takes you over the second highest col of the trip, using local buses to shorten the route at both beginning and end. The first section, from La Ville des Glaciers, is a steady climb in the cool of the day to the Col de la Seigne at 2,516 metres. Here you cross into Italy, enjoying views along the vast southern flanks of Mont Blanc (now ‘Monte Bianco’) and along the Val Veny. The path descends, passing below glaciers to the hamlet of Visaille, at the foot of the long Glacier du Miage, from where you take a shuttle bus to Courmayeur.
    Heading into Italy
    Les Chapieux to Courmayeur: 15km
  • Walk or sightsee from Courmayeur
    Enjoy a well-earned rest day in Courmayeur, with sightseeing and walking options.

    See Mont Blanc up close
    To see Mont Blanc at altitude, up close, take the Skyway Monte Bianco cableway from Entrèves, just north of Courmayeur, to reach the Punta Helbronner at 3,466 metres. You can stop at the mid-station to visit the Giardino Botanico Alpino Saussurea – the highest botanical gardens in Europe.

    Visit the thermal baths
    For a luxurious, restorative afternoon, visit the nearby Pré St Didier thermal baths, based in and around a historic villa, from whose outdoor pools you can watch the evening sun on the flanks of Monte Bianco, much as the Romans did.

    Visaille to Courmayeur: 11.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent 810m/descent 730m
    Take a bus into the Val Veny, west of Courmayeur, then ascend to a balcony path which traverses into the ski domain of Courmayeur, from where you can descend by ski lift to town. The views of the south-west flanks of the Mont Blanc massif, as well as along the Veny and Ferret valleys, are unequalled.

    Val Ferret (eastwards from Courmayeur): long option 17km, 7hrs, ascent 1195m/descent 650m; short option 11.5km, ascent 665m/descent 500m
    This walk follows the onward leg of the standard tour of Mont Blanc, along a balcony path, before returning to the comfort of Courmayeur by free bus (your next itinerant day starts by bus to avoid repeating this section). The route begins with a steep ascent to Rifugio Bertone from where the path, with superb views across to the Mont Blanc massif, leads past the Rifugio Bonatti before descending to the valley floor for a bus. This walk can easily be shortened in both distance and ascent by starting with a bus from Courmayeur.
    The slopes above Courmayeur
    Val Ferret 17km
  • Courmayeur to Champex-Lac: 14.5km, 6hrs; ascent 795m/descent 955m
    Leave Courmayeur by shuttle bus along the Val Ferret to arrive in the Alpine hamlet of Arp Nouvaz. From here you begin a steady climb to the highest point of the tour, the Grand Col Ferret (2,537 metre), where you pass into Switzerland. Descend rugged country into the lush Swiss Val Ferret, to reach the village of La Fouly, from where you catch a bus to the lakeside town of Champex-Lac; if you’re keen to cover more kilometres, you can take the bus from one of several later stops.
    The Grand Col Ferret
    Courmayeur to Champex-Lac: 14km
  • Champex-Lac to Trient: 15.5km, 6hrs; ascent 795m/descent 1085m
    Today’s walk is quite different in character, crossing pine- and larch-forested slopes and then the meadows of the Alpage de Bovine: a simple mountain restaurant famous for its rösti. Views open up along the wide Rhône valley, bordered to the north by the peaks of Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Your path traverses the Col de la Forclaz for a final descent to Trient, with its distinctive pink church and traditional walkers’ hostels.
    Trient and its famous pink church
    Champex-Lac to Trient: 14km
  • Trient to Argentière: 15km, 7hrs; ascent 1115m/descent 1145m
    The route now ascends to the Col de Balme (2,191 metres), where you re-enter France, with views once more of Mont Blanc itself and along the Chamonix valley. A high traverse passes the Col des Posettes from where the way rises briefly to L’Aiguillette des Posettes for a 360-degree panorama followed by a steep descent. You have the option from near Col de Balme of descending by ski lift to Le Tour, substantially shortening both distance and descent.
    En route to Argentière
    Trient to Argentière: 15km
  • Argentière to Chamonix: 6.5km, 3.5hrs; ascent 800m/descent 315m

    This route involves ladder sections. There is therefore an alternative, which starts a little further up the road and goes straight on to the Grand Balcon Sud, meeting the main route where the Lac Blanc detour starts. It’s 7.5km, 3.5hrs, 800m ascent, 370m descent

    A short bus ride takes you from Argentière to the start of the grand finale of the tour, which climbs through forest, then along high Alpine paths and the Grand Balcon Sud, with stunning views across the Chamonix valley – not just of the snowy summit of Mont Blanc, but of the striking peaks and aiguilles (pinnacles) of the massif, many of them over 4,000 metres. You’ll also see the famous Mer de Glace and Bossons glacier, which, even today, reaches far down towards the valley floor. You can detour to Lac Blanc, a rightly popular picnic spot, before continuing westwards to reach the Flégère cable car to descend into Chamonix.

    Views of Mont Blanc
    Argentière to Chamonix: 6.5km
  • Explore Chamonix
    This vibrant mountain town has plenty to offer without the need for further exertion (although there is lots of excellent walking to be had here, too, of course). The essential excursion is to ride by cable car from the heart of Chamonix to the spiky peak of the 3842-metre Aiguille du Midi. A gentler ride is on the old Montenvers cog railway, which climbs above the Mer de Glace for close-up views of this huge tongue of ice and surrounding peaks.

    Circular walk from Chamonix: 5.5km, 2hrs, ascent 310m/descent 170m
    For more walking, you can continue westwards above Chamonix along the TMB, riding back up on the Flégère cable car to rejoin the Balcon Sud to Le Brévent before descending by cable car to Chamonix.
    Take the cable car to Brévent
    Circular walk from Chamonix: 5.5km
 

Accommodation

Enjoy excellent hospitality at our chosen accommodation – which includes both stylish spa hotels and traditional mountain auberges, some with shared bathroom facilities.

Due to the popularity of this area, we work with a number of different hotels – a selection of which are shown below. All are hand-picked by us and we will tell you which we have booked for you on your booking confirmation. Please note supplements apply for our alternative hotels in Argentière (see 'Prices & Travel' for details).

We recommend adding extra nights at several points along the route: in Courmayeur to explore the botanical gardens; in Champex-Lac to relax by the lake; and in Chamonix to visit the Aiguille du Midi.
 

Extend your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 11 nights: 26 June 2024 - 15 September 2024 & 26 June 2025 - 15 September 2025

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    26 Jun - 4 Sep 2024 £2195 £1095
    25 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £2525 £915
    1 - 15 Aug 2025 £2325 £915
    16 Aug - 4 Sep 2025 £2415 £915
    3rd & 4th person discount £0
    Single traveller supplement £0

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Argentière hotels: add £160pp if staying at Hotel Les Grands Montets; add £65pp if staying at Hotel de La Couronne (dinner included at each).

    Please note we are unable to accept bookings from single travellers for this holiday.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    11 nights: 26 June 2024 - 15 September 2024 & 26 June 2025 - 15 September 2025

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    26 Jun - 4 Sep 2024 £2735 £1095
    25 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £2860 £915
    1 - 15 Aug 2025 £2660 £915
    16 Aug - 4 Sep 2025 £2750 £915
    3rd & 4th person discount -£110 to -£115
    Single traveller supplement £110 to £115

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras to either Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, or Lille, with onward travel as described below.

    Argentière hotels: add £160pp if staying at Hotel Les Grands Montets; add £65pp if staying at Hotel de La Couronne (dinner included at each).

    Please note we are unable to accept bookings from single travellers for this holiday.

    Included travel from the UK: UK–Paris (Eurostar), Paris–Geneva (TGV), approx. duration 7h plus 1h10 taxi transfer. Home, Chamonix–Geneva (bus), Geneva–Paris (TGV), Paris–UK (Eurostar), approx. duration 10h15 plus 0h15 walk.
    > More about 'by rail' prices
    > The 'rail experience': what to expect

    If you book your holiday less than 6 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

  • Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Bouton d'Or, Courmayeur (B&B) Double room Single room
    26 Jun - 15 Sep 2024 £109 £170
    26 Jun - 15 Sep 2025 £113 £176
    Hotel Splendide, Champex-Lac (with dinner) Double room Single room
    26 Jun - 15 Sep 2024 £169 £187
    26 Jun - 15 Sep 2025 £180 £199
    Park Hotel Suisse & Spa, Chamonix (B&B) Double room Single room
    26 Jun - 15 Sep 2024 £178 £251
    26 Jun - 15 Sep 2025 £190 £266
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Geneva

    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Geneva. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Bournemouth - Geneva easyJet 
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    Bristol - Geneva easyJet 
    Bristol - Geneva (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Geneva easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Geneva easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Geneva easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Geneva British Airways,  Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Geneva British Airways,  easyJet,  Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Geneva British Airways,  Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Geneva easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Geneva easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Geneva easyJet 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Geneva. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.
     

    Connecting travel options - flying via Geneva

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Geneva airport to St-Gervais (2h), taxi St-Gervais to hotel (0h10, pay locally) £24-£25 1630
    taxi (private transfer) Geneva airport to hotel (1h30) £131-£140 1900
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi (private transfer) hotel to Geneva airport (1h30) £128-£135 1100
    taxi (shared transfer) hotel to Geneva airport (1h30) £43-£45 0930
    rail Chamonix to Geneva airport (3h30) £88-£92 1300
What is included
  • 11 nights
  • 4 dinners
    11 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
 
Reviews

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All 5 reviews
  • Anon
    06 August 2024

    The Tour of Mont Blanc holiday was everything we wanted it to be and more. The walking was challenging as every day started with a climb but the views at the top were stunning and the experiences we had were incredible. The information pack with maps and walking notes were excellent and we were able to follow these easily. We met so many wonderful people as we passed each other on the trek and then met up with them again in our hotel in the evening. All hoteliers greeted us warmly when we arrived and provided us with a delicious breakfast each morning.

     

  • Sutton Coldfield
    10 July 2024

    Thrilling but challenging is the best description of the TMB. Every day brought fantastic scenery and wonderful hikes. The walking is tough with lots of "high knee" ascents and steep descents but the reward was breathtaking views, alpine meadows and gorgeous little towns. We were fortunate to have excellent weather apart from 1 day where we had rain, thunder, lightning and hailstones. The terrain then becomes very challenging with paths turning to mud and streams so one needs to be prepared. Because of a heavy late spring snowfall, we crossed numerous snowfields, with some steep sections at the 2000 metre level. We weren't expecting this as it was mid July so it would have been useful to have spikes at the outset (we bought them in Courmayeur). Our advice woud be to check the local conditions before you start the TMB. There were also multiple fast flowing streams, some quite high, to be forded. Our favourite day was the hike from Trient to Argentiere over Col de Blame and Posettes ridge, even though it was the longest day but we had the most stunning scenery. Hotel Crampon was excellent in every way and throughout the holiday all accomodation was satisfactory. We felt that we had a better offer of accomodation with Inntravel compared to some other groups we met along the way. Whilst in Courmayeur we did the Skyway Monte Bianco which we would thoroughly recommend. The Inntravel recommendations for restaurants in Saint Gervais and Argentiere were superb. We thoroughly enjoyed the TMB and so pleased Inntravel added it to their portfolio. As they advise it is important to have a good level of fitness so that you can enjoy the rewards from the tough hikes.

  • Anon
    04 July 2024

    Personal highlights are the views, the scenery and the camaraderie of fellow walkers. 

  • Mr R J Nettleton
    Ulverston
    27 June 2024

    Tour de Mont Blanc is a fantastic multiday high mountain trek. The Inntravel programme enabled us to take it on in a manageable way by using the occasional local bus or cable car and to stay in some lovely hotels. This doesn't rule out the element of challenge such as, in our case, extensive late lying snow fields (microspike crampons were a boon), low cloud / mist at times and some fast flowing rivers to ford. We also had some sparkling sun and always fabulous scenery. The trek requires some resilience and reourcefulness. Being a popular route there are other hikers and their encouragment and tips are invaluable. Overall, we're very pleased that the TMB has a place in the Inntravel provision of holidays.

  • Wunjot
    15 June 2024

    Overall I was glad I went in June. The TMB was packed then and I hate to think what it would be like in peak season! You need to be ruthless to catch some of the buses, queuing is not respected and even in June there were more people than spaces.My tips are walking poles are a must and additionally fit them with baskets if there's snow. Also take lightweight crocs in your daysack for refuges and shared facilities. Micro crampons could be useful in the snow, otherwise just toboggan, it's easier than continually slipping over and more fun. Remember to take a Swiss plug adapter! My personal highlights - I've been lucky to have walked all over the world, but I felt a real sense of achievement in completing the TMB. It's not for the feint hearted and to walk it self guided took all our knowledge and experience. The camaraderie on the walk is great, everyone greets each other and helps each other. The scenery is absolutely stunning and I've never seen so many wildflowers. It's so cool to switch between the three countries - at one point we were on a French train, eating Italian pizza, travelling through Switzerland! Another holiday related highlight was going up the Aiguille du Midi and eating lunch at the 3842 restuarant. I think it's the highest place I've ever had lunch, other than on a plane! The must do though is taking Le Panoramic, which is a gondala ride at the top of the Aiguille du Midi over the ice fields and glaciers of Mont Blanc. It's much more intimate than the Aiguille du Midi and is utterly sensational. It joins up with the Skyway Monte Bianco. So we went over to Italy from France, then back to France for lunch!
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • For higher routes, we recommend going later into August to make sure they are clear of snow, cable cars are running, and mountain huts are open. The higher up you go, the later the wildflowers bloom, too.
  • Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Due to the challenging and remote nature of some routes on this holiday, solo travel is not possible. However, we are able to accommodate requests for single rooms, if you are travelling with others but would prefer your own bedroom – please see the price panel for further details.
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

    More information about the booking process >
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to France, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official language is French. The currency is the Euro. French time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • The principal official language is Italian, though some regions have a second official language, such as South Tyrol, where German is widely spoken. The currency is the Euro. Italian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Italy, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official languages are German, spoken in the majority of the country; French, spoken in the south-west; Italian, spoken in the south-east; and Romansch, mostly limited to the Engadine valley. The currency is the Franc. Swiss time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Switzerland, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
  • Since this holiday explores the high mountains, you should be prepared for all weather conditions. We recommend that you pack walking boots that are well broken in; specialist fitted and cushioned walking socks; a good-quality, wind-resistant waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers; a fleece plus a variety of thin layers (preferably made from fast-wicking synthetic fibres) to put on or peel off as required; specialist walking trousers (those which convert into shorts offer good flexibility if the weather is changeable); walking poles; high-energy snacks; a refillable water bottle with enough capacity for a full day of walking; a waterproof map holder; a basic first-aid kit; a whistle, torch, compass and mobile phone; and a rucksack to carry your essentials for each day. We will provide you with more detailed information once you've made a booking.
  • This holiday passes through three countries. Italy and France both use the Euro, but you might also want to bring some Swiss Francs for the days that you spend in Switzerland.
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