This itinerary is subject to change. Travel demands flexibility. We will strive to balance adaptability with remaining on schedule. Please trust that, when it is not possible to follow the plan laid out below, Our program leaders will work to find substitutions that retain the quality of this Study Travel program. Various details may be added or changed due to information obtained while making reservations, or perhaps on site, especially because of the weather. BLD indicate included group meals.
Wednesday, July 12 Depart USA
Individual departures from your home town.
Thursday, July 13 Arrive Geneva (D)
Upon arrival in Geneva, make your way to the group hotel. We’ll have an early evening welcome session, followed by a group dinner.
Friday, July 14 Geneva to Saint Gervais / Bellevue Walk (BLD)
Departing the city of Geneva we transfer to the town of Les Houches where we take a cable car up to Bellevue (5900 ft); the start pointing of our walk. After a lunch in the Refuge du Fioux we enjoy a gentle walk down the mountain along alpine pastures and through pine forests, whilst being offered spectacular view on the Mont Blanc massif, to the small alpine town of Bionnassay. From here we transfer by private bus to our comfortable accommodation in the nearby town of Saint Gervais. Group dinner.

Saturday, July 15 Saint Gervais to Bourg-Saint-Maurice / La Miage Walk (BLD)
This morning we drive from Saint Gervais to the village of Les Contamines. Leaving town we walk up the flanks of the mountain to the Refuge de Miage, an alpine mountain hut where we will have lunch. Alongside the Torrent de Mirage and passing by the impressive and wild Gorges de la Gruvaz we descend to Le Champel. From there we transfer to our accommodation in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Once again we enjoy a wonderful dinner at one of our favorite local family restaurants in town.
Sunday, July 16 Bourg-Saint-Marice to Courmayeur / Col de la Seigne Walk (BL)
We have a very early start to our very special day! A short transfer takes us up La Ville des Glaciers (village of the glaciers) where today’s walk commences. Today’s walk is a true alpine route where we cross the Col de la Seigne, a high mountain pass (8240 ft), into Italy. We pass the Refugio La Casermetta and traverse below impressive glaciers and morenes. Reaching the hamlet of La Visaille we will be met by our private bus to take us to our hotel in Courmayeur.

Monday, July 17 Courmayeur / Go Get Lost in Italy Day (BD)
Enjoy your day at leisure in pleasant Courmayeur having a nice cappuccino, shopping on its main street or ride the Skyway cable car that takes you up into the high, icy world of the Mont Blanc. Tonight we will enjoy a traditional dinner at an excellent Italian restaurant.
Tuesday, July 18 Courmayeur to Argentiere / Col Ferret Walk (BLD)
Another day where we will reach “great” heights enjoying the marvelous ambiance of the Mont Blanc massif. In the morning we ride from Courmayeur to Arp Nouvaz situated at an elevation of 5850 ft. The impressive Grand Jorasses is right next to us as we walk across the Col de Ferret into Switzerland. For lunch we stop at the Peule mountain hut, with magnificent views to enjoy while we relax and refuel. After lunch we’ll have a pleasant downhill walk to the hamlet La Fouly and transfer onward to today’s final destination of Argentiere, where we’ll relax and recharge for tomorrow’s adventure.
Wednesday, July 19 Argentiere to Chamonix / Tête de Balme Walk (BL)
From the hotel we transfer to a mountain cable car in Le Tour, which whisks us to our trailhead. From there we begin a gentle ascent that takes us up to the Col de Balme, which forms the border between Switzerland and France. We’ll enjoy marvelous views of a high plateau as we walk down to the trail junction at Col de Posette. Our trail now begins a winding climb to reach the peak of Aguilla de Posette, and our reward will be some of the best views imaginable! We’ll relax and drink them in as we have our trail lunch atop the mountain. Retracing our steps, we then take a cable car down the mountain to the cable car. Our private vans will transfer us to Chamonix, one of the most picturesque and exciting mountain towns in the world, and our home for the next 2 nights.
Thursday, July 20 Chamonix / Go Get Lost in France Day (BD)
Enjoy your day at leisure in the exciting alpine ambiance of Chamonix. There are lots of options to occupy your day…take the Skyway to the shoulders of Mont Blanc for some impressive glacier views, or book a paraglide trip down the valley! Maybe a more relaxing day is your speed, in that case you’ll find an endless assortment of shops, bars, and restaurants in the large pedestrian center of beautiful Chamonix. You can purchase those last-minute gifts and prepare for your departure tomorrow. Tonight we’ll meet again for a farewell dinner to conclude our unforgettable journey together.
Friday, July 21 Departure (B)
Group transfer to the Geneva airport for individual departures.
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