Hiking around Mont Blanc Casual Family Edition

• Selected leisure routes, comfortable hotels, enjoy the beautiful scenery in the most relaxed way of hiking, and experience many beautiful glaciers and snow mountains on the way
• Experience the most beautiful and special scenery in the Alps
• Escort by foreign guides; luggage transportation by logistics vehicles, strong logistics and safety guarantee
• Alpine guide explanations and in-depth understanding of mountain culture and local culture
• Travel through three countries: France, Switzerland, and Italy, taste the delicacies of various countries and experience the local culture and customs

• June:In spring, there are fewer hikers and more wild animals on the road; you may walk on the snow above the snow line.
• July and August:The road conditions are relatively good, the weather has begun to stabilize, and accordingly there are more people hiking. July is the flower season, and local guides will provide plant explanations. August is midsummer, and some wild fruits in the mountains are ripe.
• September:The climate is pleasant, the mountains enter the autumn scenery, and the golden and red mountains are very suitable for photography enthusiasts.

The Mont Blanc hiking leisure route; this route selects the essence of the road. You can enjoy hiking while visiting the most essential scenery in the Alps. The route can be adjusted by the French guide according to the customer's physical ability.

The most professional local guide team and complete logistics support allow you to have no worries during the hike. We can choose some special routes and secret locations to take you to experience; at the same time, we are equipped with a logistics support vehicle service, so you don’t need to worry about luggage transportation during the hike. Service, all items are transported throughout the journey. In addition, if there is an unexpected situation among the team members, a logistics support vehicle will be provided to take you to the starting point of the next hike.

In order to improve your experience of visiting Mont Blanc, it is recommended to carry out physical training three months before the trip; jog 5-10 kilometers, three times a week or ride a bicycle to increase cardiopulmonary function and better enjoy the beauty of nature during outdoor sports. view

Comfortable hotels throughout the journey, some special B&Bs (please inquire about the price difference for a single room for details), and reservations based on group registration

Luggage transportation is provided throughout the entire journey. A foldable camel bag is used to facilitate transportation in the wooden house. The trolley case is empty and stored at the starting point hotel of the hike.

• Breakfast, usually continental breakfast, juice; coffee; bread; jam, milk, etc.
• The lunch road meal is mainly based on local specialties of the Alps, local specialty ham and sausages; vegetable salads, Alpine specialty cheeses, fruits, etc.; we are also equipped with Chinese pasta, chili sauce, etc. to suit Chinese tastes. 
• Dinner is mainly local specialties. France, Italy and Switzerland provide similar to Swiss cheese, or with local meat, spaghetti, veal, cheese. There are also vegetarian hikers (communicate with the guide in advance)

Cost includes: 

1. Event organization and management costs
2. Tickets for all attractions involved in the journey
3. Cable car fee
4. Licensed mountain hiking in France during your hike
5. One team leader 
6. A Chinese translator and teacher will accompany you throughout the process
7. Full accommodation includes 3 nights in shared rooms in Chamonix and Courmayeur (subject to actual booking availability) 
8. 4 nights camp in tent 
9. Supplies needed for the camp, tents, cooking utensils, etc. Full luggage transportation Necessary transportation indicated in the entire itinerary
10. Unified airport pick-up and drop-off service (Geneva-Chamonix)
11. Full meals: Full lunch sandwich with fruit or light meal.  
12. Dinner Chamonix French Restaurant, Courmayeur Italian Restaurant, Lemante French Cuisine, Chamonix Chinese Restaurant, BBQ party, two meals learning French cooking skills  Tickets for Chamonix Adventure Park 
13. The French guide outdoor course arrangement fee is free of charge for the accompanying teacher for the entire activity (excluding international air tickets) 

Price does not include: 

1. International Ticket
2. Beverages and drinks for personal consumption
3. Visa and insurance fees 
4. Attraction tickets or expenses during free time
5. Hiking insurance     
6. Tips for the guide and driver (generally prepare 60 euros if the service is satisfactory and thank the guide after the activity. If you use the luggage cart due to physical discomfort during the hike, please prepare 10-15 euros for a tip for the driver)

The environmental ecosystem in the Alps is very fragile. As the number of hikers increases, environmental vegetation, flora and fauna are threatened. During the hike, try to follow the guide's footsteps to avoid taking shortcuts and trampling on vegetation. At the same time, please note that all peels, papers, etc. you bring will be brought back to the alpine cabin; discard them according to the garbage classification; although the peels are degradable, they are basically impossible to degrade in the mountainous environment. The awareness of protecting the environment is very important.

There are more and more Chinese hikers on this route, which represents the Chinese people’s global influence. Try to avoid making loud noises in public places, be friendly to hiking friends from all over the world, care for the environment, and abide by the precautions of mountain cabins, etc. Avoid wasting food.

• Sun hat or cap; sunglasses; headscarf;
• sunscreen
• T-shirt (quick-drying); fine woolen sweater;
• Light down jacket;
• Gore-Tex or raincoat;
• Windproof pants and quick-drying pants (the temperature difference between day and night is large in the mountains); socks (made of wool, heat-absorbing and moisture-proof, and of high quality);
• Hiking shoes (portable, high-top, non-slip, strong grip);
• Knee pads; gloves; trousers (length adjustable, bring a few extra pairs for replacement);
• Slippers, sports shoes; personal items (earplugs recommended, light sheets are required);
• Light toiletries; headlamp (with spare batteries);
• Trekking poles; 1.5L water bottle or 2L water bag;
• Sunscreen; camera (optional)
• Carry your documents and valuables with you in a small bag and a mountaineering bag
• small denomination euro
• Mobile phone power bank
• European power adapter plug
• Luggage transport camel bag

By regulation, we carry civil liability insurance in our professional guide services.

But we can never replace your personal civil liability.

If you choose the EUROP ASSISTANCE repatriation assistance insurance provided by us, Altitude Trekker only acts as the interface between the customer and the insurance company. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for following the procedures for reporting any claims. Please contact EUROP ASSISTANCE before making any decision.

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Trip Cancellation Policy

Circumstances determined by the tour operator: We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour in the following circumstances: if the safety of the group is threatened, there are transportation and accommodation problems, or there is a shortage of staff.

Refund Policy: If we cancel the tour, the amount collected will be refunded in full. However, no other compensation or reimbursement will be given in the following circumstances:

The minimum number of people required for the tour is not reached and the tour operator notifies the customer as follows:

Twenty days' notice for tours of more than 6 days.

Seven days' notice for tours of 2 to 6 days.

48 hours' notice for tours of less than 2 days.

The tour operator is unable to perform the contract due to force majeure (such as natural disasters, war, etc.) and will try to notify the customer as soon as possible before the start of the tour. At this time, the amount collected will be refunded in full, but no other compensation or reimbursement will be provided.

Cancellation of the tour: If the tour is cancelled in the middle of the tour, a proportional refund will be made according to the number of days not taken.

If you cancel your trip, the fees are as follows:

• 30 days before departure: 60 euros per person administration fee

• 30 to 21 days before departure: 50% of the trip cost

• 20 to 14 days before departure: 70% of the trip cost

• 13 to 7 days before departure: 90% of the trip cost

• 6 to 3 days before departure: 95% of the trip cost

• Less than 2 days: 100% of the trip cost The premium is not refundable in any case of cancellation.

For cancellations on self-guided tours, a fee will be charged if the road book has already been sent. No refunds are given in case of delays or cancellations during the trip.

Please note that this clause is designed to ensure that the interests of both parties are balanced and protected, taking into account the impact of unforeseen circumstances.