Mont Blanc hut-to-hut hike: July 1-8, 2025
Into the Wild is a chance to take a moment for you. To dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and YOUR nature. to do something you’ve never done before. To accomplish a feat that will challenge you and make you feel proud.
I know you’ve heard of the famous Mont Blanc hike and the fabulous town of Chamonix, France! This thru-hike is just that: a hike lasting several days, through beautiful mountainous terrain and through France, Italy and Switzerland! This trip is for the woman who loves hiking, or somebody getting into hiking, or somebody who’s never backpacked before, or somebody who’s willing to put in the time to train. You absolutely must be ready by May 1, 2025 for this trip. You’ll have to carry your own pack the whole time which will probably weigh about 30 pounds, and
Do you have an interest in hiking through parts of France, Italy and Switzerland, going up and down beautiful passes in a setting full of flowers, mountain peaks, meadows and cows? Do you desire to see the world through new eyes? To achieve a physical feat that you can look back on and be proud of? Self-rediscovery? Self-empowerment? Bringing out your inner wild woman?
If so- this retreat is for you, and women like you. Come as you are and leave as your best self, with new friends, new experiences, and a new zest for life and the outdoors.
Below is the information on what you’ll experience on this thru-hiking trip beginning and ending in Chamonix, France.
Join us and rediscover your wild woman.
overview:
This trip to Mont Blanc will likely be the first to the area for many of you. This Into the Wild hiking trip is led by Amelia Brame, and Amelia will have all the details laid out and ready for you- all you have to do is follow her lead and enjoy the experience of hiking miles and miles through absolutely stunning scenery.
pricing:
This hiking trip is priced at $2999. You may pay in one or two installments. This price will include the first and last night’s hotel stays in Chamonix, France, 5 nights in huts/mountain lodges (these are dorm style units that are safe, comfortable and amazing)/hotels, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, bus and train tickets to trailheads, and the last night’s stay in Chamonix, France. You will pay for anything else including extra alcoholic drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. You’ll also need to get travel insurance which isn’t too expensive (around $100), but it is required and proof must be provided. You’ll also be required to sign a liability waiver, as is required on all Into the Wild Retreats.
when:
July 1-8, 2025. You must book your flight to arrive on July 1st, 2025 ideally between 12-4pm.
Images courtesy of Amelia Frame
Who:
Women who hike or who want to do intense hiking. Women from anywhere. Women with a passion for the outdoors (especially epic mountains!), travel, culture and meaningful experiences in the wild. Women who want to learn and discover what their limits are. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves. As stated above, you’ll need to train for this 6 day trek WITH a 20-30 pound pack. You can do this- but the effort involved is real.
Why:
When is the last time you enjoyed a week for yourself? To develop the inner you and to have adventures you deserve? This is a trip not to be missed in a location you need to visit in your lifetime! This hut-to-hut hike is the best way to see this part of the world and immerse yourself in the region’s cultures.
What:
A women’s adventure vacation built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. An experience that will make you feel youthful and adventurous (and tired!). A moment to be close whatever it is that drives you. A bonding experience not to be missed.
We will hike together. Make lots of new friends, and laugh a lot. And we will create unforgettable memories, together, of course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO STRIVE for and GET TO A MODERATE/advanced HIKE LEVEL BY May 15 2025 SO YOU CAN BE READY TO trek/hike and adventure WITH THE GROUP. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@intothewildphotocamp.com
Disclaimer: Due to the nature of retreat planning- there are not refunds, only re-sales of your ticket in which you must find a buyer. IMPORTANT: if you end up not being ready for this hike, you can transfer your ticket to another trip for a $500 fee plus the difference in costs between retreats.
Itinerary (Subject to change):
Tuesday, July 1: Arrive in Chamonix, France ideally between 12-4pm. You will have a spa experience arranged for you based on your arrival time. Dinner is at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, July 2: Breakfast, and time to trek! Drive to Italian side of Mount Blanc. Ascend into Val Ferret, hike and stay at an awesome Rifugio. Today’s hiking is 9.2 miles and 5,318 feet elevation gain (segment 5)
Thursday, July 3: Ascend Grand Col Ferret from Italy into Switzerland. Enjoy the long descent down to La Fouly village. Overnight stay at a rifugio. Today’s hiking is 12.7 miles and 3,248 ft elevation gain. (Segment 6)
Friday, July 4: Wake up, eat and head to Champex Lac for a rest day. You can do as you wish on this rest day- Into the Wild will provide you with meals. You can explore the lake and paddle board, take walks, check out the botanical garden, or hit up a spa. Spend the night in town.
Saturday, July 5: Hike up and over the mountains of Switzerland via the classic Bovine route to Trient. Descend into Col de la Forclaz. Stay in a hotel in Trient. Today’s hiking is 9 miles and 4,000 feet of elevation gain. (Segment 8)
Sunday, July 6: Ascend Col de Balme, back into France, and descend to Tré-le-Champ. Today’s hike is 9 miles and 3600 feet elevation gain, and there will be a bus back to Chamonix. Stay the night in a nice hotel :)
Monday, July 7: Rest day in Chamonix. You’ll be treated to a massage courtesy of Into the Wild, and you’ll be given all 3 meals of course, but how you spend the rest of your day is up to you!
Tuesday, July 8: Depart for home in the morning- or extend your trip!
We aim for friendships to be formed with other wild women- it’s one of the top features of Into the Wild retreats, as stated by women who’ve participated in the past. ALL rooms are SHARED rooms, mostly dorm style while in the mountains. Again, with the nature of the mountain huts, all rooms are shared occupancy. We know- this sounds scary. But it always turns out to be the best!
