Mont Blanc Family Hiking Adventure

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • UK - Chamonix

  Fly from the UK and begin your adventure at Chalet Bedière, a cosy base tucked beneath the peaks that surround Chamonix. This evening, meet your tour leader and fellow travellers and learn more about the adventures ahead during a welcome briefing.

• Day 2 • Col de Balme

  Your first walk of the week takes you to the breathtaking slopes of the Cold de Balme, an area famed for its spectacular horizons and for marking the frontier with Switzerland. By late morning you’ll reach L’Aiguillette des Posettes (2,200m). From this high point, you can trace the full length of the Chamonix Valley, pick out the peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve and follow the ridges that stretch towards Switzerland.

• Day 3 • Chalets de Chailloux - Merlet

  Today, set out on a rewarding walk from Le Bettey, following quite trails through alpine forests and open meadows, gaining height toward the Chalets de Chailloux (1,920m). Once you reach the top, take time to take in the fascinating views, descend to Merlet where you’ll finish the day off with a visit to Merlet Animal Park.

• Day 4 • Mount Blanc Tunnel - Val Ferret

  Start the day with an exciting drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel into Italy. From Val Ferret, begin a steady climb to the Bonatti refuge (2,000m), a much-loved mountain spot with mesmerising views across to the Grandes Jorasses and the glaciers of the northern valley.

• Day 5 • Chamonix

  Today, spend the day at your leisure. Choose to head on another walk or explore Chamonix with its shops, cafes, and great outdoor spaces.

• Day 6 • Les Contamines Valley

  A 35-minute transfer brings you to Les Contamines valley, where you’ll start a walk back towards the Chamonix Valley. Begin on a gentle valley path as you head to the Passerelle de Bionnassay, a suspension bridge crossing a rushing stream fed by the glacier above. It’s an exciting crossing for families and a memorable part of the day.

• Day 7 • Lac Blanc

  This morning, take the gondola from Les Praz to La Flégère before starting a circular walk to Lac Blanc (2,352m). Reaching this lake is often a highlight for families thanks to the views of the entire Mont Blanc range opposite.

• Day 8 • Chamonix - UK

  Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.