Hiking Family Tour du Mont Blanc

Croix de Bovine - Champex
We walk towards the Giète alpine pasture (6,181 feet). The Hérens cows welcome us with their cowbells as the cheesemaker methodically tends to the first milking. Our path now ascends to Col de Portalo (6,725 feet). Overlooking the Rhône valley, the view is magnificent. It's time to descend to the charming village of Champex-Lac (4,921 feet), where we can take a refreshing swim. Then, we will be transferred to La Fouly, where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain: 2,100 feet - descent: 2,300 feet - Distance: 9 miles
 

Grand Col Ferret
We head towards Grand Col Ferret (5,036 feet), the Italian-Swiss border, with the southern face of the Mont Blanc massif in view. We also discover Mont Dolent, an iconic summit at the junction of three borders. The descent to the Italian Val Ferret unfolds with views of the Pré de Bar and Miage glaciers. In the early afternoon, our assistance minibus transfers us to Courmayeur, where we will spend the rest of the day in the Italian mountaineering capital, enjoying ice cream and experiencing the local cuisine and history.
Elevation gain: 3,200 feet - descent: 2,600 feet - Distance: 9 miles
 

Col de la Seigne - Ville des Glaciers
We begin our hike toward Lake Combal, where glacial waters merge with the snowmelt from winter, creating a striking contrast! We continue toward the Elisabetta refuge and then to Col de la Seigne, a famous Italian-French border. During the descent, we arrive in the alpine pastures of Beaufortain with their herds of goats, and notably their Tarines: beautiful tan-colored cows with velvety eyes. We conclude our hike with a visit to a farm where we can taste Beaufort cheese and engage with local farmers.
Elevation gain: 2,600 feet - descent: 2,400 feet - Distance: 9 miles
 

Ville des Glaciers - Hauts du Val Montjoie
We leave Ville des Glaciers to ascend toward the Bonhomme refuge and then the Col du Bonhomme, where we will enjoy a stunning natural terrace and views for a break before descending to La Balme. We are in the Contamines Montjoie nature reserve and we enjoy the calls of marmots to detect the presence of the Golden Eagle or the famous Bearded Vulture. We continue toward Nant Borant, where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain: 3,000 feet - descent: 2,600 feet - Distance: 8 miles
 

Hauts du Val Montjoie - Aiguillette des Houches
After a short morning descent, we reunite with our taxi at Notre Dame de la Gorge for a transfer to the heights of Les Houches. We head toward Aiguillette des Houches. Several options are available for this stage, and the group's fitness will allow the guide to offer the best possible experience. The second part of the afternoon will be dedicated to a visit to Merlet Park, during which the children can review what they have learned during the week and see the last animals they may not have had the chance to encounter in the wild. We will then return to the center of Chamonix, where our journey began five days ago.
Elevation gain: 3,000 feet - descent: 2,600 feet - Distance: 6 miles