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It's a hiker's dream. The dazzling peak of iconic Mont Blanc. A once-in-a-lifetime trek through three of Europe's most beautiful countries. Spectacular Courmayeur. Legendary Chamonix. Classic Swiss chalets. Mountain culture at its finest. It's a world ignited by a pink alpenglow. Or perhaps it's la vie en rose.
Days 1-2.
Welcome to the Alps! Start your hiking journey with a walk through quiet woods to a meadow that perfectly frames beloved Mont Blanc | Trek over Val Ferret, a lush valley on the Italian side of Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) | Take in the scene over a cappuccino at a friendly rifugio (mountain hut) | Hike a portion of the Mont Blanc ridge trail, considered one of the best in the world | Dine on hearty Northern Italian alpine cuisine | Feel at home in the region's unique and irresistible mountain culture | Visit lively Courmayeur and relax at an elegant alpine hotel.
Days 3-4.
Say ciao to Italy and bonjour to France as you fly over glaciers and across the border by gondola | Discover the Aiguille du Midi, a needle of rock looming at 12,777 feet | Hike on a balcony trail to reach the extraordinary Mer de Glace Glacier |Take a glacier walk complete with crampons and led by expert guides | Sip an aperitif at a café in the charming resort town of Chamonix | Feel as though you have the Alps to yourself as you watch the sun rise and fall from our secluded mountain oasis.
Days 5-6.
Gaze up at majestic Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak | Ride the historic Mont Blanc Express train from the mountaineering center of Chamonix | Follow a trail past alpine pastures and picturesque Swiss mountain villages | Admire the quintessentially Swiss landscape | Take a last walk to La Floria, a picturesque geranium-filled châlet.
