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Qualified IML (International Mountain Leader) as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

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Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Four mountain walks led by an International Mountain Leader (IML). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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7 breakfasts

Hygieneprotocol

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Transport

Private vehicle, walking.

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

1) While the hikes on this trip are all day hikes and you need carry no more than a small daypack, this is still an alpine environment. The walks involve ascents and descents of up to 900m (3000ft) sometimes over rough and steep ground. Good fitness and a familiarity with mountain hiking will help you get the most out of this trip. 2) The route outlined in this itinerary is weather dependent, and you will need to be prepared for unpredictable mountain weather. In the case of poor weather conditions your CEO will re-route your path while maintaining effort to keep as close to the planned itinerary as possible. 3) You will require good well-broken-in walking boots and waterproofs. Please note that Hotel Chamonix is affiliated with the nearby Hotel Crete Blanche and that in some cases the group could be divided between the two hotels. 4). OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Chamonix - Le Praz Hike - Rafting Trip (38-130EUR per person) Aiguille du Midi - Aiguille du Midi Cable Car (75EUR per person) Courmayeur - Mountain Biking - Cable Car Ride to Pointe Helbronner (52EUR per person) Pré-Saint-Didier - Pré Saint Didier Spa (52EUR per person) Aosta - Aosta Visit (7EUR per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Chamonix
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Chamonix

Arrive at any time.
Today is arrival day, so there are no planned activities and you may arrive at any time throughout the day (please note that check-in at the hotel is usually around 2-3pm). After the meeting, choose to join your CEO and travel companions for an optional dinner in a local restaurant.

The lovely hotel in the centre of Chamonix has everything we need to enjoy the area and get a good rest before and after our hikes. The interior of the hotels are all in wood, giving them a very typical alpine atmosphere.

In the evening, we have our first opportunity to try some alpine specialties in a typical restaurant. It will be hard to choose from such delights as cheese fondue, tartiflette, or raclette, perhaps accompanied by some famous "Vin de Savoie" wine.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Additional Notes: Look out for a message from your CEO at the hotel reception detailing the time and location for an important meeting in the evening, during which you will meet your CEO and fellow group members, as well as complete some admin and learn more about the trip. If you arrive late, no worries, your CEO will leave you a message about where they can be contacted and when to meet the following morning.
Day 2 Day 2: Chamonix (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chamonix (1B)

Enjoy a full-day hike into the Chamonix Valley’s L’Aiguillette des Posettes trail.
Today we head out for our first hike. With splendid views across the Chamonix valley, the L’Aiguillette des Posettes trail takes us through alpine forests dotted with impressive rock formations. Take in the picturesque sight of Mont Blanc along the way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Hiking the Chamonix Valley
Day 3 Day 3: Chamonix (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chamonix (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to take a breathtaking cable car ride up the Aiguille du Midi pinnacle, visit the Mer de Glace, take a walk through the Ice Cave, or go for a dip in the local thermal spa.
Taking a break from our walking, we’ll spend today exploring the Chamonix region with various optional activities to suit everyone’s interests. Why not take a recommended cable car ride up the famous Aiguille du Midi and across the glaciers to Punta Helbronner in Italy? Or if you want some excitement, opt to join a rafting trip, or go parapenting - these activities are available and bookable locally and your CEO will have suggestions for where to do this.

For a more relaxing day, you can choose to stay at resort level and enjoy some local hikes in the area or perhaps visit the local leisure centre.

One good hike in the area starts in Les Praz by the pretty medieval church.

Don’t miss the chance to try some of the local specialty food that this region is famous for in one of the town’s many excellent bars and restaurants!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: Chamonix/Courmayeur (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Chamonix/Courmayeur (1B)

Transfer to Val Veny and set out on a hike to Courmayeur. Take in the amazing panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes, including a view of the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
We travel this morning through the Mont Blanc Tunnel, crossing the Italian border to the town of Courmayeur. Here we will drop off our bags and head out for a day hike in Val Veny, with spectacular views up the valley.

Our hotel in Courmayeur is cosy and atmospheric, a traditional Aosta Valley structure with ample recreational space, including an outdoor terrace and garden for soaking up some of the mountain sunshine in the summer months.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 15:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Val Veny Hike
Day 5 Day 5: Courmayeur (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Courmayeur (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore Courmayeur. Opt to take a spectacular cable car ride to Pointe Helbronner or enjoy a day of relaxation at the Pré St Didier spa.
Enjoy a free day in the Courmayeur region to take advantage of some optional activities, such as taking a bus to La Palud, followed by a magnificent cable car ride to Pointe Helbronner and back. Your CEO will let you know more about other options such as mountain biking, hiking, a day visit to the town of Aosta, or a bit of indulgent relaxation at the wonderful Pré St Didier Spa.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Courmayeur (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Courmayeur (1B)

Enjoy a day walk in the Val Ferret for fabulous views of the Italian side of Mont Blanc. Descend via the village of Planpincieux.
It’s another walking day today as we stretch our legs on a fabulous route, setting off up the steep winding path into the Val Ferret and then around the flank of the hillside to where a magnificent panoramic view of Mont Blanc awaits.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Day Walk through Val Ferret
Day 7 Day 7: Courmayeur/Chamonix (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Courmayeur/Chamonix (1B)

Travel to Chamonix. Enjoy a day hike with views of Glacier d’Argentière, Pic du Midi, and Mont Blanc before returning to the hotel in the evening.
This morning, travel from Courmayeur back to Chamonix. Hike all day above the Chamonix valley for magnificent views of the Grandes Jorasses, the Dru, and the Mer de Glace glacier.

In the evening, try out a local Chamonix brewery for a farewell hearty dinner and a pint of lager made from glacial fed water!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Hiking the Chamonix Valley
Day 8 Day 8: Chamonix (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Chamonix (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Itinerary of your trip Mont Blanc Explorer

Day 1: Chamonix

Day 2: Chamonix (1B)

Day 3: Chamonix (1B)

Day 4: Chamonix/Courmayeur (1B)

Day 5: Courmayeur (1B)

Day 6: Courmayeur (1B)

Day 7: Courmayeur/Chamonix (1B)

Day 8: Chamonix (1B)

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