The day is finally here to meet your fellow trekkers at London Heathrow airport and travel to Geneva. On arrival, you will be greeted by the local Charity Challenge team and enjoy a 1.5/2-hour transfer to Chamonix. Once there, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your first team dinner. (D)
Accommodation: Camp
Today you will take a short transfer to the Les Contamines valley from where we will start our trek. The path meanders through a grassy valley and past traditional alpine chalets. The climb turns steeply up to the Passerelle de Bionnassay (1715m), a dramatic Nepalese style suspension bridge, spanning a white water mountain stream flowing from the Bionnassay glacier just a few 100 meters high up slope. Onwards from here, the path flattens and contours around to Col du Voza, from where we can gaze down into Chamonix valley and up towards Mont Blanc, towering directly above us. A final descent into the Chamonix valley and back to camp. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Camp
After a wholesome breakfast at your camp at les Bossons, we will take a local train up valley to Montroc (1358m) from where you’ll start trekking a path that climbs through forests towards the Aiguillette des Posettes (2200m). Although steep and rough in sections, the path offers stunning views down the Chamonix valley to Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks and glaciers. From the Aiguillette des Posettes, the route descends a short distance before climbing again to the Col de Balme. This high mountain pass marks the border between France and Switzerland. At the col your efforts are rewarded with further breath-taking views of the Chamonix valley and Mont Blanc Massif. After lunch, a steady descent back to the valley brings us through the hamlets of Le Tour and Frasserands and finally, via a train transfer, back to camp. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Camp
Today, you’ll experience one of the best walks in the Alps. The route which is rough under foot and rocky in sections, climbs up into the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve. Your views today will be of Mont Blanc and the Mont Blanc Massif. An Instagram worthy scene made up of 100’s of jagged rocky peaks and sprawling glaciers. You will take a gondolier in the morning to Plan Praz at 2050m then follow an undulating path past Flegere and onwards to a steep decent down to col des montets. Shortly after we take the local valley train back to camp. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Camp
Todays trek is a real highlight of the Alps with spectacular views of Mont Blanc. There is only one way to go and that is up. Walking directly from camp we will start on a zig zag trail through forests. As we gain height the trees thin and the views open to spectacular vistas. Although it is a long day with a whooping 1,480m ascent we have all day to do it and a steady pace will bring you to the summit of Brevent at 2,525m by mid afternoon. We will be descending to the valley floor by cable car and then a train back to camp from Chamonix. The day ends with a celebration dinner to reward the achievements you have made together! (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Camp
Proud of having conquered the Highlights of the Tour du Mont Blanc, we transfer back to Geneva for our flight back to London. Saying goodbye to new found friends and trekking partners will be tough, so be sure to exchange contact details before parting ways. (B)
BELIEVE >> ACHIEVE >> INSPIRE
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