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Tour des Combins 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
Overview

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 des Combins hut to hut hiking tour is, in our opinion, the best option for experienced hikers who want to ditch the crowds and immerse themselves in an authentic Alps hiking experience. Located just two valleys to the east of the Tour du Mont Blanc, this tour circumnavigates the shimmering glaciers of the Grand Combin massif as it crosses borders, switching between Switzerland and Italy.
This tour was previously called the Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative. While it does share a few characteristics with the Tour du Mont Blanc, such as crossing borders and circumnavigating a large massif, it is best suited for experienced hikers who don't want much interaction with civilization, and who truly want to experience the Alps as the locals do.

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)

Itinerary
Map
Skills Required
Tour Documents
Pricing
Add-ons
Accommodation and Meals
Season and Timing

We accept bookings up to 21 days prior to the start date of the tour

Only 20% payment due at the time of booking!

Current Availability

Updated: January 5th, 2024

We have not yet experienced any restrictions for availability on this itinerary in this coming season. Of course, it is always possible that a hut is entirely booked out on a specific day due to a large class or alpine club event happening there that day. For this reason, we always recommend providing us with a few days of flexibility for your tour.

 

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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

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

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