Dates: June 21-30, 2010
Lodging/food: Accommodations on the trail are primarily in alpine lodges. Sleeping accommodations in the mountain huts are dormitory style with common bathrooms. When the trail takes us into valleys and passes through villages and towns, we will stay in hotels. On the trail, a hearty breakfast and dinner will be provided at the huts. Travelling lunches will be provided for the trail.
Number of participants: There will be 18 people going. The trip is open to 10 more participants.
Physical requirements: The trek is considered moderate to strenuous hiking. It will require you to be in good physical shape and able to walk a trail with significant elevation gain and loss for 5-8 hours a day. 10,000 people all the over the world hike the Tour du Mont Blanc every summer, with ages ranging from teens to seventies.
Cost: The cost of the trip is $3,750* per person. This includes lodging and food for 10 days and transportation to and from the Geneva airport. A $200 deposit is required at the time of registration.
What do I bring? An equipment list will be provided. The only technical equipment you will need includes a good pair of broken-in hiking shoes, a comfortable daypack, personal sleep liner, and functional rain gear. Hiking poles are recommended.
Respond by: January 31, 2010. To register, please either fill out the form on this brochure and mail it in with your deposit, or call Gail Jones at 412.363.3303.
* This tentative price is based on the current exchange rate. Airfare to Geneva is not included.
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