Mont Blanc self guided walking holidays
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
The trails we follow on this tour are regulated by the local authorities. A procedure is in place to add the Mont Blanc massif to the UNESCO World Heritage list and ensure a full protection of this amazing natural beauty, but due to its international geography (shared between France, Switzerland, and Italy), it makes all actions a bit slower than usual. The Alps also host an incredible variety of wildlife and during the hike, you will get a chance to observe bouquetins or Alpine Ibexes (wild goats), marmots, eagles and other raptors in their natural habitat.
By discovering the area in an environmentally-friendly manner (walking), you will have plenty of time to enjoy the natural wonders along the Tour du Mont Blanc trails, while minimizing the impacts on the surrounding nature.
We avail of a Travelers Code of Conduct and all our documents are printed on recycled paper. Our staff also follows an Environmental policy (e.g: only using hard copies when necessary or switching off the lights where the areas are not in used.)
Last but not least, as hikers by passion, we have a strong ethic about respecting the places we go to and their environment, either for business or personally (e.g: not leaving any rubish behind us during a day walk or using reusable water containers), and we encourage our guests to act responsibly while traveling.
Community
People living in scattered villages in the Mont Blanc Massif, carry on traditions and culture related to the mountains, whether they live on the French, Swiss, or Italian side. Folklore is still very alive and many manifestations and events take place throughout the year, on each side of the borders, with people wearing traditional clothes. Many of the walking trails in the Mont Blanc Massif have been used for centuries by local people when moving the animals up into the mountains. This practice is still in use and known as transhumance. Milk and cheese production is linked to all this and the places we work with proudly provide their clients with local products.
We are commited to work with local hotels and restaurants only. Actually, we personnaly know each person we deal with as we go on ground to tailor make these holidays for you.
To design this tailor made walking holiday, we have personally been on ground and have met the local people we deal with, from the refuges guards to the local hotel owners like the nice family Richer on the Swiss side, not to forget the taxi driver who will transfer your luggage daily.
By dealing directly with local professionals, we also ensure them maximum benefits.
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