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Course
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Client
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The
demi Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) passes over the highest
passes and most rugged and remote regions of the
whole tour in this spectacular three day guided
trek, with nights in mountain huts. |
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A
key attraction of this course is that is can be
run on any dates as required, so if you have a group
of four or more, then get in touch. We operate the
Demi TMB from
mid June to late September, when huts are open.
Discounts can be applied for groups of eight or
more. |
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There
is so much history and information about the local
area that our leaders have to share with you, as
well as showing you the amazing scenery, that it
is no wonder that this trek is one of our most popular
run on demand courses. |
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During
the week you pass through France into Italy, so
can enjoy the different cultures, architecture,
and the food of each country over the trek. This
is a real attraction, as the countries are very
different. |
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The
treks are guaranteed to be led by a qualified International
Mountain Leader, to ensure your safety and to provide
the highest levels of mountain leadership throughout
your holiday. |
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The
huts you selected to stay in on this trek
were superb, and far better than some of
the others we passed. Great use of your
local knowledge and presence.
Hannah
Stephenson , Demi-TMB
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Thank
you Icicle for arranging this holiday for
my family. We all had a good time, and found
that the information you provided was good
for us to prepare before.
Mohammed
Khan ,
Demi-TMB
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I
did the whole TMB trek years ago, and was
so happy to repeat this amazing section
again, as for me it is the best bit.
Max
Archer ,
Demi-TMB
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So
why choose Icicle?
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We
are true specialists in trekking and the TMB. See
our blog, by clicking on the RSS logo (right). |
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Itinerary
flexibility to allow you to take full advantage
of the weather and conditions each day, so that
you trek the best routes on the TMB each day of
the holiday. |
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Our
prices are fixed in £ pounds sterling, to
protect you from euro currency fluctuations, so
that you can budget accurately. |
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We
have a team of over 30 guides, and a resort support
team, who all want you to enjoy the best days out
whilst trekking! For more details on the guiding
team and qualifications, please click
here. |
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Brief
Course Itinerary
The
itinerary below is designed to give you a flavour of exactly
where you will trek to each day, but one of the great things
about the Tour du Mont Blanc, is that there are many variations
on certain sections, so you can select more challenging routes
or even some summits. These options won't affect where you stay
each night, but do mean that you can tailor the route a little
on most days to suit how you are feeling, the weather and conditions.
Your guide will have a massive local knowledge and experience,
and will discuss the options with you en-route.
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Day
1
Travel to Chamonix to arrive for the 18:00 check-in followed
by and course safety and itinerary briefings. There is
time for kit checks or rental of equipment. Briefings
are over by 20:00, then you have free time to prepare
your rucksack and to go out for dinner. Some clients opt
to travel out a day or two early to get their hill legs
back and to explore the town. Extra nights accommodation
are often possible from £30pp. Night in Chamonix. |
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Day
2 - Distance: 13km, Height Gain: 1300m, Approx
Trek Time: 6 hours.
Contamines
- Croix du Bonhomme. After breakfast you travel to the
Contamines valley and the start of the Roman road at the
baroque Notre Dame de la Gorge church. This ascends past
the rock arch into the upper valley past La Barme, and
then the long climb into the higher alpages to reach the
Col du Bonhomme. Here the track turns left over a rocky
section to the next col, below which is the stunningly
located Croix du Bonhomme hut. |
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Day
3
- Distance: 20km, Height Gain: 1150m, Approx Trek Time:
6 hours.
Croix
du Bonhomme - Elisabetta. If the weather is good, you
ascend over the Col du Fours and take in the summit of
the Tête Nord du Fours, before descending into the
remote valley beyond, on the route to Ville du Glaciers.
You pass the Refuge du Mottets, and ascend to the Col
du la Seigne, where you enter into Italy. This is a beautiful
region, and you pass the limestone pyramid peaks to reach
the superb Elizabetta Soldini refuge beneath the glaciers. |
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Day
4 - Distance: 15km, Height Gain: 500m, Approx
Trek Time: 5 hours.
Elisabetta
- Courmayeur.
After leaving the refuge you trek past the moraine dammed
Lac Combal before ascending again to reach the stunning
traverse track that contours around to reach the Courmayeur
ski area and the Maison Vielle refugio. After a late lunch
here you hike down to Dolonne, and its cobbled streets
and archways, that leads you into central Courmayeur.
Return to spend the final night on B&B basis in Chamonix. |
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Day
5
Breakfast at the course accommodation, then course ends
and you are free to depart
for home. If you are planning for suitable flight times,
any time after 10:00am from Geneva is ideal.
ITINERARY NOTES: Where possible we follow itineraries.
Mountain adventures are weather and conditions dependant,
so occasionaly we are forced to alter the plans. If this
is the case, suitable alternatives are offered. Please
use this outline itinerary as a guide to the types of
route / activity that you will attempt.
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Course Prices |
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Standard
course
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3
days guiding, 5 days total in total |
£499 |
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Premium
course
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5
days guiding, 6 days total in total
(Standard course plus Acclimatisation weekend)
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£598 |
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Secure
online booking system |
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| Inclusions:
1) UIMLA guide for three days, 2) Chamonix course hosts for
logistics & briefings, 3) Pre course information booklet,
4) Equipment discount voucher for UK shops, 5) 2 nights B&B
accommodation in Chamonix (inc. bedding & towels), 6) 2
nights mountain hut on a half board basis, 7) Free 36 page technical
Course Instruction Booklet, 8) Chamonix office for support and
logistics. |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Personal laundry, telephone
calls, lunches, non-hut night evening meals, & any purchases
in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants, 3) Road / rail transport
as required for you and the guide, 4) Activities insurance,
& excess baggage charges. |
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