The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation: +/- 400m to 950m approximately per day.
Walking time: 4.5 to 6 hours approximately per day.
Type of trek: this tour is not technically difficult and is open to children from 10 years old.

You will need a good fitness level and must have a good health for this trek. A physical preparation will help you to enjoy your stay: please regularly practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, biking, swimming.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: Level of difficulty

ROAD BOOK

Before departure, we send you a travel folder containing: 
- 1 IGN TOP 25 with the route highlighted. 
- 1 road-book containing all the information necessary for the trek. 
- 1 waterproof map holder.
- Accommodation list.

SIGNPOSTS AND WAYMARKS ALONG THE TREK

The tour of Mont Blanc is a trek which is very well indicated:
In France: marked with red and white stripes for Grande Randonnée (in both directions).

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

With baggage transport: your baggage is transported daily to your accommodation by our logistics vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION

COMFORT:  3* Hotel 
Day 1 and 2 - night in 3* Hotel on B&B basis in Chamonix (twin/double bedroom).
Day 3 - night in 3* Hotel on half-board basis in Argentière (twin/double bedroom).

MEALS

Breakfast is included and provided in each accommodation, as well as dinner on night 3.
Dinners are not included on nights 1 and 2 and can be booked in one of the many restaurants in Chamonix.
Picnics are not included and can be pre-ordered at each accomodation in the evening. 

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
Accommodations do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

PERSONALISED TOURS

We can personalise a tour according to your requirements (number of days, participants, level of route, accommodation, etc.)

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3630 OT - Chamonix 

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meeting point at your hotel in Chamonix.

BY TRAIN / BUS
Inbound: departure from Paris-Gare de Lyon the day before at 12:18pm (or 2:18pm), arrival in Chamonix at 7:10pm (8:10pm)
Return : departure from Les Houches at 3:21pm (or 5:21pm), arrival at Paris-Gare de Lyon at 9:42pm (11:42pm).
Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on www.oui.sncf
There are regular buses throughout the whole Chamonix valley - with an hourly bus service between Les Houches and Montroc-le-Planet. 
www.chamonix.montblancbus.com/en/bus-lines
 

BY CAR      
Take the A40 motorway to Chamonix, follow the main road towards Argentière and Switzerland to Le Tour (1km after Argentière) or exit at Les Houches, Bellevue/Prarion.
There is ample free parking near the meeting point in the village of Le Tour (15 minute-walk).
If you wish to leave your car in a covered garage, contact: Chamonix Auto Park: 04 50 53 65 71 (40 to 50€ per week).
 

CAR-SHARING                                                                                                                               
Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website recommendations:   www.blablacar.fr www.covoiturage-libre.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com

CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Geneva (GVA)
1 hour by car to Chamonix.
Bus and minibus services direct to your accommodation (25-35€ pp each way)
Lyon (LYS)
2h15 by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix, 4h15 journey (40-45€ pp return)
Paris (PAR)
7 hours by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix / 5-6 hour journey (80-120€ pp return)

End point around 4:00pm at Montroc-le-Planet.

RETURN TO DEPARTURE POINT

At the end of the tour the way back from Montroc-le-Planet to Chamonix is easy via bus.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

By request we can book a bedroom for you before and/or after your trek.

Les Houches - Hôtel St Antoine: +33 (0)4 50 54 40 10
www.hotelsaintantoine.com

Hôtel les Campanules: +33 (0)4 50 54 40 71
www.hotel-campanules.com

Le Tour - Chalet Alpin: +33 (0)4 50 54 04 16

Chamonix Tourist Office : +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24
www.chamonix.com

If you book a night in the Chamonix valley, ask the hotel reception for a bus/train pass to use public transport for free in the Chamonix valley.

www.chamonix.montblancbus.com/en/bus-lines

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily between accommodation by our logistics vehicle.
Baggage which is too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs! 

If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be deposited at the end point with your other baggage.