Hiking Tour du Mont Blanc for kids

Day 1 : Chamonix - Trient                                                             
We start our beautiful trip from the village of Le Tour in order to begin the climb through the mountain pastures to the Col de Balme (7,188ft) on the Franco-Swiss border. After a last look at the Chamonix valley and the Aiguilles Rouges massif that we will find again at the end of the week, we will descend through mountain pastures and forests, arriving in the village of Trient (4,350ft). Night at the Col de la Forclaz campsite.
Elevation gain : 2,600 feet - Elevation drop : 2,600 feet
 
Day 2 : Trient - La Fouly                                                               
From the pass, we climb into a forest that dominates the Rhone Valley and Martigny. We arrive at the mountain pastures of Bovine (6,519ft), an ideal place for the picnic that we will take surrounded by Hérens (Swiss cows). Then we descend towards the Plan de l'Au to finish the walk in Champex (4,862ft). It is by bus that we will reach the La Fouly campsite, passing through very pretty, typically Swiss villages.
Elevation gain : 1,500 feet - Elevation drop : 1,600 feet
 
Day 3 : La Fouly - Val Ferret italien                                                            
A small transfer to the bottom of the valley (5,912ft). Climbing into the Swiss mountain pastures, we go to meet the shepherds and their flocks of sheep, as well as the gray cows, famous for their "bear ears." Finally arriving at the Grand Col Ferret (8,169ft), on the Italian-Swiss border. We are welcomed by the southern faces of the Mont-Blanc massif. On our right, we will discover Mont Dolent, an emblematic summit on the borders on Franc Italy and Switzerland. The descent takes place in front of the Pré de Bar and Miage glaciers, to the bottom of the Italian Val Ferret, at Arnuva (5,803ft). We spend the night in a campsite at Planpincieux.
Elevation gain : 2,300 feet- Elevation drop : 2,600 feet
 
Day 4 : Val Ferret - Courmayeur                                                
Today a nice traverse of the Saxe Mountain is waiting for us. From the hamlet of Lavachey (5,413ft) we reach the famous Walter Bonatti mountain hut. The small valley of Malatra lead us to the pass “d’Entre deux sauts” (8,270ft) followed by the pass “Col des sapins” (7,988ft). The follow the Val Sapin path to reach the hamlet of Villair Superiore. It's time to enjoy Courmayeur and a well-deserved ice cream. Transfer to the Val Veny campsite.
Elevation gain : 3,700 feet - Elevation drop : 4,300 feet
 
Day 5 : Val Veny - Chapieux                               
Departing from the hamlet of La Visaille (5,442ft), we climb along the glacial waters of Lac Combal. Step by step we reach the Italian-french border and the “Col de la Seigne” pass (8,254ft). It is time to say goodbye to the Italian side of Mont Blanc. The Beaufortin mountain pastures await us for the descent, with their herds of goats, but above all its Tarines: superb cows with velvet eyes. We hike down to Les Chapieux where we spend the night in the campsite.
Elevation gain : 3,000 feet - Elevation drop : 2,300 feet
 
Day 6  : Les Chapieux - Les Contamines                   
Today we are doing the Col du Bonhomme pass (7,982ft), a nice hike up through the mountain pasture where we might have surprising encounters and surely a nice lunch on a natural terrace. Step by step we are heading down to Notre Dame de la Gorge. This is the end of our hike. Transfer back to Chamonix around 5p.m, it will be time to say good bye … until our next junior trip in the Alps together !
Elevation gain : 3,000 feet - Elevation drop : 4,000 feet

The guide may have to adapt the route to weather conditions and/or to group physical and/or technical ability.