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Mont Blanc (Chamonix & Courmayeur)

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Mont Blanc, straddling the border of France and Italy, is the highest peak in the Alps at 4,808 metres and one of the most iconic mountain destinations in the world. The French town of Chamonix and the Italian village of Courmayeur serve as the main gateways, offering world-class skiing, snowboarding, and glacier trekking in winter, and trail running, mountaineering, and hiking in summer. The region is renowned for the Tour du Mont Blanc, a classic long-distance trail circumnavigating the massif through France, Italy, and Switzerland. With dramatic scenery, a lively après-ski culture, and routes suited to both seasoned alpinists and recreational adventurers, it draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round.

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Mont Blanc (Chamonix & Courmayeur) · 8 days

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Mont Blanc Explorer — Plus (Self-Launched)

An independent, self-launched version of G Adventures' 8-day Mont Blanc Explorer — Plus trek across the French and Italian sides of Western Europe's highest peak. Base yourself in Chamonix and Courmayeur in budget hotels and hostels, tackle the same classic day hikes (L'Aiguillette des Posettes, Val Veny, Val Ferret, Glacier d'Argentière) under your own steam, and use public buses and the Mont Blanc Tunnel shuttle to cross between France and Italy instead of a private vehicle. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget rates in GBP and exclude flights.

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