Trekking del Monte Bianco

Arrival in Courmayeur - bus to Arnouva (1770 m.) - trek Rifugio Elena (2,062 m.) - Col du Gran Ferret (2,537 m.) - La Fouly (1592 m.).

The first day of trekking begins in the lush Val Ferret, under the peaks of the Gran Jorasses, with the path that leads to the Colle del Gran Ferret, in front of the Triolet Glacier. The descent into Switzerland is on a beautiful path surrounded by pastures which then leads to the small village of La

Foully.

Altitude difference: +800/-900m; development: 12km; average expected time: 5h30min.

Meals : -/-/D

Bus to Champex-Lac (1470 m.), trek to Bovine (1975 m.) - Col de la Forclaz (1526 m.) - Trient (1297 m.) - or via Fenetre d'Arpete (2,665 m.) - transfer private for Martigny.

With a short bus ride you arrive at Champex Lac from where you walk to reach Trient, passing through the easier Bovine path or through the challenging Fenetre d'Arpete, facing the Trient glacier and in the midst of incredible rock towers . The driver will wait at the end for the transfer to Martigny.

Altitude difference: +750/-1000m; development: 16km; average expected time: 5h.

Meals: B/-/D

The Fenetre d'Arpete variant is recommended for those who are well trained and familiar with rocky and stony paths.

Private transfer to Trient (1297 m.), trek to the Col de la Balme (2,191 m.) - Le Tour (1,543m.) - bus to Chamonix (1037 m.)

Back in Trient we start the day with a long but regular walk up to the Col du Balme pass and the refuge of the same name, from where the view of Mont Blanc opens up! The descent into the Chamonix valley, with a view of the Aiguille du Tour and the Aiguille Verte, is amazing!

Altitude difference: +1000/-800m; development: 11km; average expected time: 5h30min.

Meals: C/-/-

Variants: You can go uphill passing by the Refuge Les Grandes and then with the balcony path to reach the Col du Balme.

For the descent from the Col du Balme you can extend it by climbing to the Aiguillete des Posetes and then descending to Le Tour.

Bus to Argentere (1320 m.), trek Refuge du Lac Blanc (2352 m.) - Refuge de la Flegere (1913 m.), cable car to Chamonix (1037 m.) - private transfer to Courmayeur, departure.

Today we will explore the western side of the Chamonix valley, reaching the Refuge du Lac Blanc, one of the most beautiful spots on the circuit, overlooking all the peaks that have made the history of mountaineering! The descent to Chamonix can be done by cable car or on foot. 

At the end of the trek, return to Courmayeur with transfer through the Mont Blanc Tunnel and end of the tour.

Altitude difference: +1100/-500m; development: 10km; average expected time: 5h30min.

Meals: B/-/-