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Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative HHT3

Enjoying the views on the Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative
Signs of the past on the Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative
Up front glacier views on the Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative
Relaxing at a mountain hut on the Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative
Enjoying friends on the Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative

Highlights

  • GO take in the food and culture in both Italy and Switzerland
  • GO get closer to nature. This tour stays mostly out of civilization, unlike the Tour du Mont Blanc
  • GO to our very favorite hut in the Alps

With charming huts, stunning vistas, and physical challenge, the Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative hut to hut hiking tour has almost everything the Tour du Mont Blanc has, but without the crowds. Located just two valleys to the east of the Tour du Mont Blanc, this tour also circles a large massif and also crosses borders. Hiking in Switzerland and Italy doesn't get better than this.

​This is the peaceful and backcountry alternative to the Tour du Mont Blanc. We can almost guarantee your friends who did the Tour du Mont Blanc will be jealous when they see your pictures.

Length        6 days

Season        Late-June to Early September

Airport       Airport: Geneva, Switzerland

Physical Condition

Technical Difficulty

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Responsible Travel Score:
13/15 Responsible Travel Leader
(detailed summary available in Tour Documents)

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Only 20% payment due at the time of booking!

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Itinerary
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Tour Documents

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Booking Process

Booking Process

  1. Initiate the booking process by selecting the green button labeled, GO Book the Tour
  2. Complete the fields in the booking process and continue on to process the deposit (usually 20%, sometimes 30%) via Paypal (Paypal account not needed)
  3. We'll start checking availability and working on your bookings. As long as there is availability, we will book the accommodations and send you your eGuidebook within 21 days of the booking (this may take longer for custom tours and last-minute tours). This will include GPS waypoints of the accommodations and will be in a format that can be saved on your smartphone for convenient use on the tour. If any changes need to be made during the tour, there will be a phone number available to you during the tour, although additional charges may apply

If there are any issues with availability, we will contact you and work with you to find an alternative solution. If we are unable to find one, we will refund the deposit in full.

The remaining balance for the tour is due 30 days prior to the first date of the tour.

Group Discount

Group Discount

Only one discount will be applied per tour participant. Discounts are only applicable to tours. Discounts are not applicable to fees or additional services, such as Airport to Airport Packages or bicycle rentals.

Groups of 6 or more: 15% discount for all participants & customize an existing tour without Customization Fees

Packages and Pricing

Included in all packages​

  • Exclusive access to tours in a navigation app, even when offline
  • Custom eGuidebook containing maps, daily itinerary, accommodation information and more
  • GPX File
  • Carbon offsetting for your tour (1 metric ton per customer)
  • Optional Airport to Airport full service booking
  • Booking and logistics assistance during your tour
  • Unlimited time spent answering your questions
  • Peace of mind by leaving the planning and booking to local experts
  • More time for the important things in life

Comfort Package

Almost Luxury

Not Available

6 days

  • All Prices are Per Person

  • No Fees Apply

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Classic Package

BEST DEAL

Not Available

6 days

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Ultralight Package

Best for Budget Adventurers

910€ tax included*

Single Occupancy Included

6 days

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*Last-minute booking fees apply when booked less than two months in advance:
Within 2 months of tour start date: 50€ per person
Within 1 month of tour start date: 100€ per person

**The term "room" at a mountain hut varies greatly from hut to hut. These are often shared rooms that are smaller than the dormitories. Rooms book quickly at the huts. When there is no availability, you may end up in the dormitory.

Add-ons

Airport to Airport Package from Geneva Public

+2 days

440€

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  • 2 nights 3-star hotel in Geneva

  • All transportation between airport, hotel and trailhead (public transportation)

 

The Airport to Airport Package is not customizable

 

Airport to Airport Package from Geneva Private

+2 days

620€*

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  • 2 nights 3-star hotel in Geneva

  • All transportation between airport, hotel and trailhead (private transportation)

 

The Airport to Airport Package is not customizable

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This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 13 to 10 points
 

Lunches

50€

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  • Sack lunches for 4 days

 
Rest Day 

+1 day

90€

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  • Add on an extra night at a hut included in the itinerary

 

All prices are per person

*Private transportation packages require a minimum of double occupancy

 
 

Not included

-Paper map
-Emergency response and rescue
-Flights
-Beverages
-Any meals not specified
-Sheets at mountain huts (a sleeping bag liner or travel sheet is normally required - during COVID a full sleeping bag may be required)
-Fees for any additional transportation used during the hiking tour, such as lifts, gondolas, and buses
-Some accommodations charge tourist or city taxes that must be paid on site. These rarely exceed 2€ per person per night

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