European Alps
Tuition $7,995
Grades
7-8
Days
21
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Canyoneer, Cultural Immersion, Hike, Stand Up Paddle Board, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Departure Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Accommodations
Hostels, Mountain Refuges
Trip Overview
Take on the ultimate adventure in the European Alps – this program offers one of Europe’s most gratifying trekking experiences.
Activity Highlights
- Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc (6 day backcountry trip)
- Hike in Zermatt and Chamonix
- Stand-up paddle board on the Arve River
Itinerary
Your journey will begin in Zermatt with scenic day hikes and canyoneering before moving to Chamonix for exciting whitewater rafting and visits to glittering alpine lakes. The latter portion of this adventure features the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc – a demanding and breathtaking week-long alpine trek. Navigating steep ascents rewards you with unforgettable days in high-altitude landscapes, overcoming obstacles alongside peers and forging lifelong memories far above the European valleys. You will spend nights in traditional mountain refuges (huts perched high on the ridges) and embrace the excitement of an international backpacking expedition. Earning a remarkable achievement, you will return home with enhanced outdoor skills, deep friendships, and lifelong global travel memories.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Group Travel to Geneva, Switzerland |
| Day 2 | Arrivals in Geneva and Transfer to Chamonix |
| Day 3 | Whitewater Raft the Giffre River |
| Day 4 | Aiguille du Midi Cable Car Ride and Hike in Chamonix |
| Day 5 | Day Hike in Chamonix |
| Day 6 | Prep for Tour du Mont Blanc Trek |
| Day 7-12 | Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc (6 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 13 | Travel Day |
| Day 14 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Hostels
- Mountain Refuges
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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