TOUR DU MONT BLANC TREK, EUROPE - JUN 2025

Date: 21 June to 30 Jun, 2025

Duration: 10D/9N (Les Houches, France, Chamonix, France). Transfer provided to Geneva, Switzerland 1.5 Hr Drive.

Costs: 3600 Euros per Person (50% Paid during final registration and 50% by March-31st.) - Does not include Airfare/Train fare to and from Geneva. Please note that given that the cost includes accommodating the cost of the 4 monastics from PlumVillage - the total is generally higher than if you were to book through an outfitter.

Paths of Happiness: A Silent Meditation Walk  around  Mont Blanc massif  led by the monastics of Plum Village and an experienced team of hikers is a unique 10-day experience. It combines the serene practice of mindful walking with the breathtaking alpine landscapes of France, Italy, and Switzerland. Guided each day with intentions and meditations, participants will walk in silence, allowing for deep reflection and connection with nature. All logistical details—from baggage transfers to bus arrangements—are managed for you, ensuring that you can focus entirely on your practice and the spectacular beauty around you.

Day 1- 21-Jun-25, Sat

Arrive in Geneva and transfer to Les Houches.

95 km/59 mi, 1.5 hrs drive

Les Houches, France

(1,008 m/3,307 ft.)

Day 2- 22-Jun-25, Sun

Les Houches to Les Contamines-Montjoie through Col de Voza.

25 km/16 mi, 8-9 hrs hike | Elevation ↑646 m/2,119 ft. ↓643 m/2,110 ft.

Les Contamines-Montjoie, France

(1,164 m/3,818 ft.)

Day 3- 23-Jun-25, Mon

Les Contamines-Montjoie through Col du Bonhomme to Beaufort near Les Chapieux.

21 km/13 mi, 7-8 hrs hike | Elevation ↑1,316 m/4,318 ft. ↓ 929 m/3,048 ft.

Beaufort, France near Les Chapieux

(1,553 m/5,092 ft.)

Day 4- 24-Jun-25, Tue

Beaufort, Les Chapieux to Pré-Saint-Didier via bus transfer. Or walk to La Visaille and take a bus.

123 km/76 mi, 2.5 hrs drive | Elevation ↑1,464 m/4,803 ft. ↓1,818 m/5,964 ft.

Pré-Saint-Didier, Italy

(1,004 m/3,294 ft.)

Day 5- 25-Jun-25, Wed

Pré-Saint-Didier across the town to Hotel Vallée Blanche, Courmayeur.

8 km/5 mi, 2 hrs hike | Elevation: no change

Courmayeur, Italy

(1,224 m/4,016 ft.)

Day 6- 26-Jun-25, Thu

Courmayeur to La Fouly, by a bus transfer.

104 km/65 mi, 2 hrs drive | Elevation ↑895 m/2,936 ft. ↓1,410 m/4,626 ft.

La Fouly, Switzerland

(1,600 m/5,249 ft.)

Day 7- 27-Jun-25, Fri

La Fouly to Champex-Lac via scenic forest trails.

21 km/13 mi, 5-6 hrs hike | Elevation ↑420 m/1,377 ft. ↓565 m/1,853 ft.

Champex-Lac, Switzerland

(1,470 m/4,823 ft.)

Day 8- 28-Jun-25, Sat

Champex-Lac to Trient.

16 km/10 mi, 5 hrs hike | Elevation ↑742 m/2,434 ft. ↓682 m/2,237 ft.

Trient, Switzerland

(1,300 m/4,265 ft.)

Day 9- 29-Jun-25, Sun

Trient to Col de Balme, tp Le Tour Ski Station followed by a bus transfer to Chamonix.

13 km/8 mi, 2-3 hrs hike | Elevation ↑896 m/2,940 ft. ↓983 m/3,225 ft.

Chamonix, France  

(1,035 m/3,396 ft.)

Day 10- 30-Jun-25, Mon

Chamonix to Geneva.

88 km/55 mi, 2 hrs drive

Departure from Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland 

(375 m/1,230 ft.)

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