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Our trek around Mont Blanc is an exclusive program. You will see the most beautiful places of the route, and most of the way you will pass on unpopular among tourists trails, and part of the way, which goes along the road, we will pass by bus. The program is made so that it is comfortable to walk with a backpack, not forgetting to look at the scenery, look at the mountains surrounding us, take pictures against a background of unparalleled alpine scenery.
Trekking around Mont Blanc is one of the most beautiful and popular routes on the planet. During our trip we will see the highest peak of the Alps - Mont Blanc 4810 m from different sides, we will visit 3 countries: Italy, France and Switzerland, we will climb several passes, see many mountain rivers, waterfalls, lakes and glaciers, and Alpine villages, and the cities of Courmayeur and Chamonix - popular places for climbers from all over the world!
We do not cancel or shift groups. If the manager approved the purchase of a ticket, you can surely buy it. The hike will not be canceled due to our fault.
Experienced Kuluar teamleaders will accompany the group on all route, will make the trip as safe and unforgettable as possible!
A manager will help you prepare for the trip and answer all your questions
We are the only ones who hike this route. Our option is not very difficult, there is time to see all the most interesting and important on the route, as well as rest and enjoy not only the beauty of the mountains, but also the cities that meet on the way.
More than 12,000 participants have already gone to the mountains with the Kuluar and 97,8% were satisfied.
Group meeting in Courmayeur. Getting acquainted with teamleader and the participants. Distribution of food and group equipment. Courmayeur is a town in the Alps, where we will see Mont Blanc for the first time. After our arrival we will walk the streets of the city where most people we meet are mountaineers, and the atmosphere is appropriate, there are high mountains and glaciers all around! If you want you can take the Hellbroner elevator which offers spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks with glaciers and cliffs. After a walk through the town we will go to the campsite, which is located a few km behind Courmayeur on our route. The walk is about 2 hours, we will stop at the viewpoint with a view of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks.
Hiking time: 4-5 hours; distance 11 km; climb: 500 m.
Ascent to the Col de la Seine pass separating Italy and France, from which you can also see the summit of Mont Blanc, lunch and rest on the pass with beautiful views, descent to the village of La Ville des Glaciers, overnight in a campsite.
Hiking time: 5-6 hours; distance 17 km; climb: 800 m, drop 800 m.
Ascent to the Col des Foors pass, overnight at the Col de la Croix do Bonhomme shelter. At sunset there are stunning views of the rock massifs of the French Alps. Photographers will be very interesting.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours; distance 7 km; climb: 850 m, drop 200 m.
Traverse to the Col de Bonhomme pass at 2329 m. Descent from the pass, overnight in Camping du Pontet.
Hiking time: 5-6 h; distance 11 km; drop 1200 m.
Transfer by bus to the village of Bionnai, climbing the pass of Col de Vosa, from which climbers begin their ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc. Here we have a break, lunch, and views of the peaks of Grande Monte, Brevent, Aiguille du Midi and others. Afterwards we will descend to Les Hugues. Overnight at the campsite.
Hiking time: 5-6 hours; distance 13 km; climb: 700 m, drop 800 m.
Passage to Chamonix (1035 m), camping in the city center. Walk in Chamonix, one of the most famous and beautiful mountaineering and skiing towns in the Alps. If the weather is good we will have a cable car ride up to the summit of Aigueul du Midi 3842m where we can admire not only the Mont Blanc on the palm of our hand but the whole region with the surrounding peaks! The descent to Chamonix by cable car, dinner, and a walk through the evening city. There are many restaurants, cafes, museums, equipment stores of the world's major manufacturers, so that you can go shopping in parallel.
Hiking time: 3 hours; distance 9 km.
Gathering. Ascent to the La Flegere ski resort. We will see below us the valley in which Chamonix is located, with the Mont Blanc and numerous glaciers as a backdrop. The ascent will take place in a wooded area, with many viewpoints that offer views of the peaks of the Alps. Descent to the Col de Montets Pass. Overnight camping next to the pass.
Hiking time: 4-6 hours; distance 14 km; climb: 800 m, drop 400 m.
A radial trekking to the Col de Balme pass, which separates France and Switzerland. Afterwards we will climb the summit of Tete de Balmée in Switzerland, which will be the final part of our hike. At the top we will stop, rest, and see a part of the route we walked in France, also from here we will have a wonderful view of the majestic Alps, and the beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland! Descending to the campsite, dinner. Celebrating a successful trek).
We leave by bus to Chamonix, where our program ends. We say goodbye and the participants leave to the airport or continue their journey...
The manager will advise you on equipment, help you choose the best flight, share information on hotels and excursions. You make payments and purchases yourself. If you want the manager to buy a ticket for you, then this is possible, but for extra money, because this is a big responsibility. More in the article: additional services and service fee
Depending on the weather conditions, condition and general wishes of the group, the teamleader has the right to make changes to the route.
To visit France, Italy, Switzerland must have a valid Schengen or biometric passport. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. We can help you with visa processing.
You must have no illnesses from this list in order to participate in the hike>>.
After hiking around Mont Blanc, we recommend the following routes:
As always, we recommend that you buy your tickets in advance. You should buy tickets only after we have confirmed your participation in the hike.
Our recommendations for airline ticketing services can be found in this article.
You need good insurance to participate in the program. Please do not neglect this item. For some participants, it saved thousands of dollars. You can find our recommendations for taking out insurance here: "Insurance for Kuluar hikers"
Surely you are wondering what we will eat on a hike? Let's just say that you don't have to worry. Many participants say they eat better on the hike than they do at home. The basis of the menu is a simple meal of cereals and soups. You should not count on gourmet delicacies (although they can be).
If you do not eat any products, be sure to inform the manager so that the guide can slightly adjust the menu for you. We also recommend taking some yummies with you - nuts or sweets. Appetite on a hike is much better than at home.
Please note that the menu shown is indicative only. Team leaders usually have their signature dishes that they love to pamper participants with.
Features of nutrition for vegetarians - if you do not eat meat, be sure to read. We tell here how we will feed you and at the same time we give you a 5% discount to the hiking.
We recommend to take about 50-100 € for souvenirs and food in the cafes.
*Please note: It is not the manager's task to choose a separate flight for each participant. The manager gives general recommendations from his experience and shares flights of other participants, so you can fly together. It's up to the participant to select and purchase his own convenient airfare. If you want the manager to buy you a ticket, book a hotel or an additional excursion, read the terms and conditions on the page: additional services.
To book a place in the group you need to pay a prepayment of 150 euros. We recommend to do it as early as possible. Methods of payment and conditions of return in case of refusal or descent from the route here. The rest of the sum you mast give to the teamleader at the first day of the program.
