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SUMMARY:Global Adventure - Trek Hut to Hut on the Tour du Mont Blanc
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260511T111218Z
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CATEGORIES:Global Adventures,Backpacking
DESCRIPTION:Spend 12 days trekking hut-to-hut on one of the world’s grea
 t mountain treks: the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc.  This 105 mile / 39\,000
 ’ gain adventure passes through France\, Italy\, and Switzerland as it c
 ircles Western Europe’s highest mountain – the massive Mont Blanc (15\
 ,774’).  On this adventure\, we’ll traverse majestic balconies\, tackl
 e high alpine passes\, and soak in the region’s beauty\, culture\, and c
 harm as we visit quaint villages and explore glorious valleys.\n\nA tradit
 ional “hut-to-hut” trek\, we’ll stay at remote mountain huts that of
 fer food and drink\, a place to sleep\, gorgeous views\, and the camarader
 ie of trekkers from around the world.  We’ll sleep in 10+ person\, mixed
 -gender\, dormitory-style bunk rooms with bedding included.  We’ll have 
 excellent food and drink options (breakfasts and some dinners included\, l
 unches available for purchase)\, and on many days we’ll pass through sma
 ll villages where we can purchase additional food or snacks as needed.  Pa
 rticipants will carry their own backpacks containing all of their own gear
 \, but won’t need to bring or carry tents\, sleeping bags\, sleeping pad
 s\, stoves\, fuel\, or cookware.\n\nThis trek is Very Strenuous / Challeng
 ing\, averaging 10 miles / 3\,500’ gain per day over 12 days and includi
 ng individual days with up to 12.5 miles / 5\,400’ gain.  Our route incl
 udes steep/rocky terrain\, ascents/descents of ladders\, and areas of mode
 rate exposure.\n\nNOTE:  TOTAL TRIP PRICE IS $5000.  THE MEMBER FEE SHOWN 
 IS FOR THE 50% DEPOSIT ONLY\; REMAINING 50% IS DUE IN SPRING 2026.  APPLIC
 ATIONS/PERMISSION REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL REGISTRATION OPENS.
LOCATION:Trek Hut to Hut on the Tour du Mont Blanc
URL:https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/global-adventure-tr
 ek-hut-to-hut-on-the-tour-du-mont-blanc
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