TMB - Tour of Mont Blanc classic 2016
7 days – start from Chamonix
August 8th-14th and 16thth 22th
The Programme :
Day 1
Chamonix , transfer by bus to les Houches , from where we will use the cable car to col de Belvue and have a fantastic view of north west side of Mont Blanc. From here we will start the trek with a comfortable day. Across the col of Tricot 2132m then down to le Contamine . 5-6 hours, vertical gap, +450 -1200.
Day 2
From here a short bus transfer to Notre Dame de La gorge 1500m this is a longer day with a climb up to Col del la Croix de Bonhomme 2479m and down to les Chapieux 6 hours
Day 3 .
Early morning start to rich the start of the path for an 800m vertical climb to col de La Seigne 2515 m the door to Italy. A smooth descent in to the Val Veny, the south side of Mont Blanc, the most challenging for all climbers as famous as Chris Bonnington, Walter Bonatti or Christophe Profit.
Day 4
From Courmayeur 1224mt , a steep climb in a lovely larix wood then one of the most breathtaking view of the massif of Mont Blanc. a real balcony path take directly to Bonatti hut 2025mt, modern but cosy hut with all windows facing the mountain. 5-6 Hours walking, vertical gaps +1100 -200.
Day5
Bonatti hut 2025mt - Champex 1477mt, Via Col Ferret2537mt and La Fouly1594mt 5-6 Hours , vertical gaps + 600 - 950. continue along the Val Ferret and climb the omonimus col at his end. In Swiss we have the chance to taste fresh made local cheese in a mountain barn on the way to La fouly, where the bus of La Poste Swiss will take to to Champex and his calm and relaxing mountain lake
Day 6
Champex 1477mt - Trient 1297mt Via Belvedere of Bovine 1987mt 5-6 Hours , vertical gaps +500 - 700 CLassic mountain path, great wood and open field with a superb view of Vallais as far as Bernoise Alps , the steepness of the surroundings made feel walk above the clouds and "landing " back on ground when arrive in Trient, a tiny village in a narrow mountain valley. stay in hostel
Day 7
Trient 1297mt - Chamonix 1024mt , Via Col del Balme mt 2191Aig des Posettes 2183mt e Montroc 1382mt ore 5-6 Hours , vertical gaps +1100 - 920 . last early start for a few hours walk to enter in Chamonix valley from Col de La Balme, a view that is one of the many memorable moment of this journey . following the winter ski trails we end in Mont roc and from here after a refreshing drink the local bus it will take us to the center of Chamonix.
Cost include:
6 night half board, huts/hostels, public transport as planned, Mountain Guide UIAGM assistance for the 7 days. Astonishing views, beautiful experiences for free!
950 Euro per person group 6-10
Physical conditions : good fitness , walk for 5 to 7 hours with a 8-10kg backpack
Equipment list available after the booking