France & Switzerland Haute Route Hiking
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Highlights
- Visit the mountain resort town of Chamonix, France and enjoy walking around this quaint town.
- Hike from La Balme (7,095’) to Col de la Forclaz (5,036’)
- Hike along the western flank of Lac des Dix and ascend Col de Reidmatten (9,633’) with striking views of Mont Blanc de Cheilon and Cheilon glacier
- Enjoy Hiking from Villa to Lac de Moiry today, with an ascent of Col de Torrent (9,570’)
- Hike with moderate elevation gain and excellent views of the Zinalrothorn, the Matterhorn, and the Dent Blanche.
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- Expert leadership
- All accommodations
- All meals except one dinner (night 7)
- Local beer and wine with group dinners
- All on-tour transportation (cable cars, funiculars, trail head transfers, and baggage transfers)
- All activities as noted in the itinerary
- All gratuities except for those for your guide and driver, which are at your discretion
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Our trip ends after breakfast, and you are free to continue your exploration of Zermatt, or depart for your next destination.
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If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, the following schedule applies to your land cost and is determined by the day that we receive written notification:
90 days prior to the trip will be charged $100.
90-61 days prior to the start of the trip will be charged 25% of the trip price.
60-46 days prior to the start of the trip will be charged 50% of the trip price.
45 days prior to the start of the trip will be charged 100% of the trip price
All meals except one dinner included (night 7)
Activity level
4 moderate to strenuous: Moderate to strenuous inn-to-inn hiking, 4-8 hours per day with daily ascents and descents of 1,000-4,400 feet.
Small groups. We tread softly, and our average group size is just 6-8 guests.
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