Mont Blanc Rambler Hike

What's Included

• Meals

  6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks) – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. Lunch is picnic style. Dinner will consist of 2 or 3 courses which include regional specialities.

• Accommodation

  6 nights in gîte-hostels or refuges on a multi-share basis with shared facilities. Upgrade to rooms (5 nights double, 1 night quad share) available for a supplement. Note: not necessarily private facilities.

• Luggage Transfer

  Luggage transfer by vehicle (max 15kgs - soft duffel style luggage only).

• Experienced Mountain Guide

  An experienced mountain guide will accompany the group.

• Transport

  Travel to Chamonix and from Courmayeur, as well as to and from the trailhead.

• Storage of Luggage

  Storage of luggage. There is the option to have your main luggage transferred from Chamonix to Courmayeur, to collect at the end of the trip - must be pre-booked.

• Transfers

  Transfers are included.

What's Not Included

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
  
  

• Drinks

  Drinks are not included in the package.
  
  

• Items of a Personal Nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Travel to Courmayeur and from Chamonix

  Travel to Courmayeur and from Chamonix, as well as to and from the trailhead, is not included.
  
  

• Storage of Luggage

  Storage of luggage is not included.
  
  There is an option to have your main luggage transferred from Chamonix to Courmayeur, to collect at the end of the trip - supplement applies and must be pre-booked.
  
  

Accommodation

6 nights in gîte-hostels or refuges. Accommodation is dormitory style (mixed sex) in mountain refuges or gîte hostels. On most nights the dorm rooms will sleep around 10-12. Beds are often bunks but can also be one long platform with separate mattresses or one long mattress. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Blankets/duvets are provided, you will need to bring a sleeping sheet, also a towel. A double room option is available and this offers privacy but not always a private bathroom. This is for 5 nights double room, 1 nights quad share. The double room option is not available for single travellers.

What You Carry

As your main luggage is carried by vehicle, you are free to walk with just a daypack in which you can store your camera, water, wet weather gear and a share of the lunch supplies.

Grading

MODERATE– GRADE 3
The walking is moderate (3) grade with daily guided walks of around 3-6 hours (approx 12-15km). There are some more demanding 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. 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. The planned itinerary may be altered in the event of adverse weather conditions.
As with all our moderate programs, we expect participants to be active and fit, enjoying aerobic sport around two to four times a week over some period of time. Preferably this has been a long term interest but if not, you have set a program of fitness preparation with at least three months lead in time to your trip. The fitter you are for your trip, the more of a holiday it will be. Activities as close to the actual activity on your trip are the best training; in this instance walking with and without a pack. This builds leg strength, aerobic capacity and confidence in your ability to travel comfortably with a pack for extended periods. At the same time, you are also comfortable with the layers you like to wear and footwear. Important note: good quality walking boots with ankle support are strongly recommended for your participation. Runners or shoes without ankle support are not ideal for the conditions encountered on this walk.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Chamonix and from Courmayeur, as well as to and from the trailhead. Luggage transfer by vehicle (max 15kgs - soft duffel style luggage only).