Mont Blanc Rambler Self Guided Hike

What's Included

• Meals

  6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included. Continental breakfasts usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea, and juices. Dinners will consist of 2 or 3 courses which may include regional specialties.

• Accommodation

  6 nights accommodation in mountain refuges or gîte hostels on a dormitory share basis. It is possible to upgrade to a double room on 5 out of 6 nights for an additional cost (only possible for 2 people traveling together).

• Luggage Transfer

  Luggage transfer on days 1-6 (max 15kgs - soft duffel style luggage only).

• Information Pack

  Information pack including Navigational App and TMB hiking map (1:50,000) per group of 1-4 people. The route is waymarked.

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from the Tour

  Travel to Chamonix and from Courmayeur is not included.
  
  

• Lunch and Drinks

  Lunch and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Luggage Storage

  Storage of luggage is not included.
  
  Please ensure your pre-tour hotel can store luggage before you book.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfers are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included.
  
  

• Public Transport

  Public transport including cable car (optional on day 1) and bus from Courmayeur to Chamonix on day 7 (allow EUR15) is not included.
  
  

Accommodation

6 nights in mountain refuges/gîte-hostels. Accommodation is mixed dormitory style in mountain refuges or gîte hostels. There can be up to 40 people in one room in some refuges but less on most nights (around 10-12). Beds are often bunks but can also be one long platform with separate mattresses or one long continuous mattress. Blankets are provided - you need to bring a sleeping sheet. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Whilst the double room option offers the privacy of your sleeping quarters, often the bathrooms will still be shared. Please note if you elect the double room option you may stay in different accommodation and therefore follow a slightly different route. This should be kept in mind when travelling with friends as you may be split up if you choose different styles of accommodation. The double room option is not available for single travellers. In alpine huts if there is a free bed it will be sold regardless of whether you as an individual have requested a single room. To avoid this likelihood we do not offer a single option in this category. Single travellers should take the dormitory option.

Grading

MODERATE – GRADE 3
The walking is moderate (3) grade with daily walks of around 5-6 hours, between 8 and 20 km and maximum ascents of 900 metres per day. The timing provided in the itinerary is a guide only and is for the walking components only – rest breaks are not included. There are some challenging stages during the walk with steep uphills, descents, and many sections of the trail which require care. The accent is on keeping a steady pace with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. It is considered suitable for experienced walkers only. You should also be able to navigate in alpine regions using a map and compass. Whilst the route is very well marked and well trodden, adverse weather conditions may make navigation difficult without reference to a map and compass. Early in the season (June) you may encounter snow on the passes which may be quite deep and alter the grading of the trip to challenging. At any time during summer, weather conditions may be variable and you should be prepared for all conditions including snow, ice, strong sun and extreme winds.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Chamonix and from Courmayeur. Public transport including cablecar (optional on day 1) and bus from Courmayeur to Chamonix on day 7 (allow EUR15).