Check into hotel and meet other trekkers on the trip. Free time to yourself.

Today you will have time to explore Chamonix and its' surrounds with a city tour! Chamonix is a wonderful place to explore and has some great options: take a cable car up to le Brevent with amazing views of Mont Blanc, wander around the cobbled streets taking a coffee in a street cafe or even a spot of last minute expedition shopping.

Evening dinner and pre-trek briefing.

Transfer down the Chamonix valley to Les Houches, take the Bellevue cable car to the Col de Voza. The trailhead is at the top of the lift. Take in the amazing scenery as you stand
at the foot of the standard route for climbing Mt. Blanc. Start with a traverse to the Bionnassay Glacier. Next,
after a “Nepali hanging bridge crossing”, hike through the alpine pastures that lead up to Col de Tricot Pass
(2120m). After a short break to admire the views of the Contamines-Montjoie Valley, hike down a steep trail
to the quaint rural chalets in Miage (1559m). Hike up to Chalets du Truc (1750m) and finally, contour around
Mt. Truc (1811m) and then hike down into the village of Contamines-Montjoie, where you will spend the
night.

After a short transfer in the morning to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (1210m) with a private transfer, take the time to visit the renowned baroque church that marks start of the Roman road, the historic trade route used to travel from one mountain valley to another. The steady climb to Col du Bonhomme Pass (2329m) presents a beautiful section of hiking along the far southern end of the range. The trail marks the boundary between the Mt. Blanc Range and the Beaufortain Mountains. The ascent continues to Col de la Croix-du-Bonhomme Pass (2433m), which offers spectacular views of Mt. Pourri (3779m). On the descent, hike through alpine pastures to the small hamlet of Les Chapieux (1549m). Private transfer to your hotel in the small village of Bourg St Maurice.

Private transfert to la Ville des Glaciers (40 minutes). Start the day’s hike from Ville des Glaciers (1800m), making sure that you stop at the local farm along the way to learn about how Beaufort cheese is made.
Continue your ascent through the beautiful alpine pastures to Col de la Seigne Pass (2516m) and the Italian border. From here, admire the jagged and steep side of the Mt. Blanc Range; the views are simply breathtaking! Legendary summits like Mt. Blanc de Courmayeur, Noire de Peuterey Spire, and the Grandes Jorasses appear close enough to be able to reach out and touch them. The descent takes you through Val Veny to the foot of the Miage Glacier with its peaceful lake and unique alpine flora. Private transfer to Courmayeur (1226m), capital of the Italian Alps.

Italy's answer to Chamonix, Courmayeur during winter is one of Italy's premier ski resorts. Charming cobbled streets open only to pedestrians create a relaxed village atmosphere with sophisticated bars, cafes and restaurants. The dark stone Mont Blanc massif with its snow peaks looms over Courmayeur forming an amazing backdrop to one of Europe's most beautiful towns. This is a day to relax and explore and your guide can give you options of where to go and what to do.

Start one of the most beautiful sections of the tour. Walk into Courmayeur, the capital of the Italian Alps, for a quick visit. Then hike up to the Bertone Hut (2,000m/6,561ft) for front-row views of the legendary Grandes Jorasses and one of the most breathtaking panoramas of the entire trip! The day ends with a balcony trail to the Bonatti hut (2,025m/6,644 ft). Then continue to Elena hut, where we can enjoy a drink on the terrace while admiring the majestic Grandes Jorasses!

From Elena Hut, hike up to and cross over the border from Italy into Switzerland at either Grand Col Ferret Pass (2537) or the much wilder Petit Col Ferret Pass (2490). Take one last look back into Italy before starting the descent through Switzerland's gentle alpine meadows as you hike all the way down to the small village of La Fouly (1600m).

During this short day, you will have time to rest and relax along Champex Lake. From La Fouly, a leisurely hike takes you to Praz le Fort. (1,151m/3,776ft). The trail follows the Ferret River to the hamlet of Issert. From there, enjoy the hike through the forest up to Champex Lake (1,477m/4,845ft) and Arpette, where you'll spend the night.

From Champex, start by hiking through the Swiss mountain pastures and alpine meadows known for the
grazing cows that produce some of the Alps' most famous cheeses! From Bovine, enjoy incomparable views
of the Rhône River Valley. Finish the day in the village of Trient (1280m), where you will eat dinner and spend
the night in a guest house.

From Trient, hike up to Col de Balme Pass (2191m) to cross the French-Swiss border. At the top of the pass enjoy great views into Chamonix and the valley below, as well as the spectacular panorama that includes Mt. Blanc, the Mer de Glace (glacier), and the Argentière Glacier. Hike down (or take the chairlift/gondola) the dirt roads and trails through the meadows and pastures to Le Tour (1453m). From there, a leisurely walk takes you to Montroc (1370m) and Argentière.

Transfer to the Col des Montets. Today's scramble through the Aiguilles Rouges presents views of the many glaciers and summits above Chamonix, with the Mont Blanc range just across the valley. From Col des Montets Pass, follow the balcony trail to the Cheserys Lakes, known for their clear blue waters and reflections of the surrounding peaks. Continue to Lac Blanc, watching for alpine ibex along the way, and onto La Flégère. Continue on the balcony in the forest. End your trail at the Planparz Gondola to descend to Chamonix.

Once back in Chamonix, you will say goodbye to your guide.

Return transfer this morning from Chamonix to Geneva (either the airport or your hotel).