Next DofE dates: 03-09 July & 02-08 Aug 2022

Expedition from Chamonix in FRANCE to Courmayeur in ITALY around the Mighty Mont Blanc massive,

Period: Mid June to mid Sept.

Duration: 8 days.

DofE suitable.

Altitude: Low risk

HIGHLIGHTS

•  Completing your DofE trek in the spectacular Alps Mountains

•  Expedition from France to Switzerland to Italy

•  See the Alps Highest Mountain – Mont Blanc

•  Trek on the Tour de Mont Blanc

•  R&R in the Alpine Chamonix Valley  

Discover Alpine trekking at its finest! Visit 3 countries; take part in an Adventurous Trek on parts of the Tour du Mont Blanc or TMB which is one of the most popular long-distance walks in Europe. It circles the Mont Blanc massif, and passes through parts of Switzerland, Italy and France

ITINERARY OVERVIEW:

-Depart the UK and arrive in Switzerland, Geneva. Travel to Chamonix to stay in a Trekking Hostel or Camp. You begin to see the stunning views of the jagged ridges of the Alpine Mountains.

-Spend the day in the Chamonix Valley refreshing your skills ahead of your DofE trek whilst acclimatising to the Alpine altitude.

-Over the next four days you will complete your Gold DofE Assessment Trek, under the assessment of the leadership team. You will be totally self- sufficient carrying all necessary equipment, camping, cooking on stoves and trekking your own route.

-Spend your last day venturing for those last minute souvenirs and enjoy a celebratory meal as a team before leaving for the UK.