Start your journey along the famed Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) from the Col de la Forclaz • Take in a vista of the Swiss skiing mecca of Martigny, located at the crossroads between Italy, France and Switzerland • Lunch at a lovely local auberge alongside other TMB hikers • Descend through shaded woodland toward Champex-Lac, a tranquil lakeside village where the lake’s reflection echoes the magnificent mountains that surround it • Dine at a local restaurant for a hearty Alpine meal in preparation for the week’s epic journey.

Hike from Switzerland into Italy through the wide Alpine pastures of the Swiss Val Ferret • Climb through meadows dotted with traditional farm buildings before ascending toward the high mountain pass of Col du Grand Ferret • Enjoy expansive views of glaciers, rugged peaks and the dramatic southern side of the Mont Blanc massif • Taste the spirit of the Alps in the vibrant Italian cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant.

Hike through high pastures and rocky slopes of Val Veny to the scenic border pass of Col de la Seigne • Descend into the French Alps’ remarkable Vallée des Glaciers, passing through lush meadows and awe-inspiring mountain landscapes. • Sample creamy Beaufort cheese, whose rich character comes from cows nourished on Alpine flowers • Dine on your own in the authentic village of Beaufort.

Follow a historic path along an ancient Roman road, where the slabs of stone laid by Roman builders are still visible • Wind through classic Alpine landscapes of forests, meadows and mountain ridges • The striking baroque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Gorge is a pilgrimage site that adds a strong sense of history to the hike • Dine at a lovely hotel restaurant that prides itself on using local ingredients to artfully showcase the flavors of the region.

Hike the stunning Alpine crossing of Col de Tricot • Climb to a high, grassy col where you are treated to sweeping views of the Miage Glacier and the dramatic southern face of Mont Blanc •  From the top of the cog railway, look out over France’s largest glacier, the Mer de Glace, its rippling ice fields stretching deep into the valley below • From Montenvers the view extends to the famous peaks Les Drus and Les Grandes Jorasses • Take the balcony hike to Plan de l’Aiguille for a new perspective on the other side of the Chamonix Valley, the Le Brévent/Aiguilles Rouges range • Ride a picturesque cable car back down to Chamonix, the lively Alpine hub where mountaineering heritage and modern energy create an unmistakable buzz, to cap off your truly memorable mountain adventure.