Trekking in the Alps – Courmayeur to Les Chapieux
It is very popular among trekkers and the 'Tour du Mont Blanc' is a multi-day trek around the Mont Blanc mountain.We however, covered only a part of this trek - starting at the Italian town of Courmayeur which is on the south of the Mont Blanc tunnel, doing a day trek till Les Capieux in France and then coming back to Courmayeur the next day....
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Top experiences: Dotted with museums, visit the valley's House of the Alpage (Maison de l’Alpage) showcasing an eclectic mix of agriculture and landscapes in Servoz; learn a little about the art of mountaineering and the minerals sourced from the Mont Blanc Valley at Espace Tairraz - Crystal Museum; travel on one of the retro tram carriages – Anne, Marie or Jeanne, on the Tramway du Mont-Blanc; ride up to the Aiguille du Midi and take in the 360° view of all the French, Swiss and Italian Alps from its laid-out terraces; explore brand new vistas through dogsledding with the handsome huskies; take the Mont Blanc Panoramic cable car and travel to Helbronner in Italy; try the local fare of crozets (buckwheat pasta) from the Savoy region or rosti, a farmer’s dish from the Swiss region of Valais and end with a pot of the iconic Alpine fondue....
