Belvédères du Mont Blanc
7-DAY HIKING TRIP IN THE NORTHERN ALPS
7 days
2/5
12 people max.
Welcome to the Mont Blanc valley for some beautiful hikes exploring the mountain ranges around Chamonix. This comfortable holiday offers you a foray into this legendary valley, for a superb trip full of contrasts.
From Les Houches to Vallorcine, set off as a group to discover the splendid panoramas between the Aiguilles Rouges and the Mont Blanc massif.
The hikes are selected from among the most spectacular and least busy
1350,00 €
About this trip
This comfortable holiday offers you a foray into this legendary valley, for a superb trip full of contrasts and yet coming back to the same place each night. From Les Houches to Vallorcine, set off as a group to discover the splendid panoramas between the Aiguilles Rouges and the Mont Blanc massif.
The hikes are selected from among the most spectacular and least busy.
Pierrick Delattre
+33 06 65 93 29 29
contact@watse.fr
As a true mountain lover, he has made the area his playground and his profession, always with your happiness as his goal. He will take you off the beaten track on routes that he has designed and mapped himself. Sharing his experience and passion with you every step of the way, you can entrust yourself completely to his guidance.
Highlights of the trip
Make the most of this first night to rest so that you can start your adventure on good form!
Little by little, you will see Mont Blanc receding into the distance while the famous peaks Aiguille Verte and Aiguille du Dru and the Mer de Glace glacier appear. On the other side, to the north, you can admire the limestone peaks of the Haut Giffre massif and the vast Sixt Passy Nature Reserve.
You will then pass the Col du Lac Cornu to arrive at the impressive Lacs Noirs (“Black Lakes”). The scenery is magnificent, and you will be amazed at the way the glaciers carve their way through the landscape! Finally, you will reach a second pass, Col de la Glière, before returning to La Flégère and the cable car.
The return loop will take you via Col de Voza, from where you can catch a glimpse of the wagons on the Mont Blanc tramway.
The ascent will take you to Aiguillette des Posettes (2,201 m / 7,220 ft), a beautiful viewpoint. You will then continue on to Col de Balme (2,195 m / 7,200 ft). This is a pass that has been used for decades by mountain dwellers from both countries, as well as trekkers undertaking the Tour du Mont Blanc.
The rest of the day will take you through the mountain pastures above the Chamonix valley, returning to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Your goal for the day is the ascent of Aiguillette des Houches (2,310 m / 7,580 ft), with its breathtaking views of the summits and 360 degree panorama!
The path will take you first through a coniferous forest interspersed with birch trees and the scent of summer. You will be sure to enjoy the breathtaking views as you walk through the rhododendrons. Finally, your descent will take you a different way back down to the hotel via a spectacular ridge.
You will continue your walk towards Col du Passet to discover the delightful Lac d’Emosson. As on previous days, you will return to the hotel after making your descent from the mountains.
This is how your walk begins, following the traverse of the Balcon Nord overlooked by impressive glaciers and chiselled ridges. You will then follow a beautiful traverse to Signal Forbes (2,200 m / 7,220 ft) and its amazing rocks, then the Montenvers station, before starting your descent to Chamonix.
Your hike and your stay will draw to an end in the late afternoon. Now is the time to share your last impressions of this fantastic week of hiking in the Alps!
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Climate
Temperatures vary according to the altitude. It can be as hot as 30°C in summer at low levels and minus temperatures on the summits.
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Transport
Transport to the starting points of the hikes is provided daily from the hotel.
Transport to and from the hotel on the first and last day is not included in the price. Possibility of transfer from Cluses station or Geneva airport at an extra cost.
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Meals
Picnics at lunchtime prepared by your guide or by the hotel. Breakfasts will be taken at the hotel. Evening meals will be taken at the hotel or in town. Snacks are provided but you can also bring your own favourite snacks.
Accomodation
6 nights in a 2 or 3-star hotel, in a double room, in the Chamonix valley.
If you would like a single room, a supplement will be charged. Please let us know when you book.
Health and vaccines
No compulsory vaccines.
We strongly recommend that you make sure you are up to date with the standard vaccinations: diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
We recommend that you have a check-up with your dentist before you leave.
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Supervision
A local mountain leader will guide you throughout the trip.
Formalities and Visa
No visa is required for French nationals and citizens of bordering countries.
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Registration
By post:
Ask us for a registration form
- By phone: +33 (0)665 932929
- Or email: contact@watse.fr
Send us your registration along with a copy of your passport, your details (postal address, phone numbers and email address) and a deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multi-risk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult the insurance contracts on our website.
On the internet:
Book your stay directly on our website: on the page for the trip by selecting your date and insurance options.
PLEASE NOTE: Airfares will be maintained until 3 months before departure and may be readjusted if necessary if you are booking less than 3 months before.
Insurance and assistance
We strongly advise you to take out insurance for the duration of the trip.
We offer two tailored insurance policies: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multi-risk to be taken out when you register for the trip.
Details of this insurance cover can be provided on request or can be viewed by clicking here.
There are other insurance options available, such as Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or the Club Alpin Français. You should check that they cover trekking.
Make sure that your insurance covers all medical costs in the event of an accident.
It is essential that you check and ensure that you have insurance cover for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information prior to your departure on the trek:
A certificate from the insurance company stating that mountain rescue costs are covered.
The contract number and telephone number of the assistance centre.
Be aware of the restrictive clauses contained in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to bank cards such as Visa Premier, Gold or others), for example mountain insurance restricted to snow activities and altitude sickness not recognised as an illness requiring repatriation, resulting in refusal to repatriate.
Please check the actual content of your insurance and make the necessary arrangements where required.
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A CHOICE OF QUALITY ACCOMMODATION
Our team has carefully selected the accommodation to guarantee maximum comfort and quality cuisine. Nothing is left to chance to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable adventure!
CAREFULLY PREPARED PICNICS
Lunch is very important, which is why the picnics are prepared by us using fresh and local products.
TRANSFERS BY PRIVATE VEHICLE FOR MORE AUTONOMY
To ensure complete freedom and independence, all transfers will be made by private vehicle. This avoids you having to wait or any other inconvenience.
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7-DAY HIKING TRIP IN THE NORTHERN ALPS
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
- Daily transfers to the start of the hikes
- Accommodation in a 2 or 3-star hotel in the Chamonix valley, on a half board basis in a double room
- Picnic meals on the hike
- Supervision by a qualified French mountain leader who knows the valley inside out
- Cable cars as indicated in the programme
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
- Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out at the time of registration
- Cold or fizzy drinks in general
- Personal hiking and travel equipment (boots/shoes, poles, personal toiletries)
- Single room supplements at the hotel: +€155
- Transport to and from the hotel on the first and last day. Possibility of transfer from Geneva airport at an extra cost
- Cable cars and other lifts not indicated in the programme
- Anything not listed in the “What’s included in your trip” section
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