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This was a repeat visit to Mont Blanc – I did it last year as well. Lived up to expectations.
Probably the last day of walking above Chamonix.
Ace - Mel is really good. Good leadership qualities, knows her stuff, enthusiastic about the fauna and flora. Adds much more to the trip. Pascal, her support driver/chef also added much to the trip.
Read the notes, be flexible, enjoy the company of others. This trip works well as you have a definite purpose ie the circuit.
An overwhelmingly exhilarating and rewarding trip into Western Europe’s mountainous heart. Vistas & experiences which will stick with me forever, an undoubtedly touching group dynamic and all this guided by the most enthusiastic of all tour leaders, Mel Potter. Well done!
Finally ascending the second col on the penultimate walking day in a somewhat less than healthy state.
Am I allowed to give Mel marks of eleven out of ten?
Unless you are incredibly unfit or have an overwhelming health concern which you have discussed in detail with your GP and Exodus, do consider this two week nature extravaganza. Some training before hand of course would not go amiss.
A most enjoyable holiday with lots of exercise and tremendous views.
Every day that the clouds cleared and you could see the mountain views. On one of the rest days I took the cable car up from Italy and accross to France. This is fairly expensive but well worth it for the fantastic scenery.
Our group leader was excellent, very organized and thorough in briefings and leading. Also our driver transporting our stuff from campsite to campsite was excellent, her cooking and meals were brilliant.
Make sure you are fit and used to walking for long days up and down steep terrain. If you are not a regular camper then don't be put off by the camping part of the trip - it is very well organized and fun.
Glad we finally booked the TMB. A great introduction to the Alps
I have two main moments. These may well have been different if the weather had been more favourable. One highlight is the telepherique from Courmayeur to Aiguille du Midi on the first rest day. The views of the glacier, Mont Blanc and the peaks were stunning and nothing like I have seen before.The second was reaching Brevent, the final ascent of the TMB. It had rained on this our last day, but stopped for the last couple of hours of the climb, and although we didn't really get the views, the feeling of having completed the circuit was pretty good, even a bit emotional!
Our leader, Mel, was excellent. She is very knowledgeable and a good calm leader. Our cook/support person had to leave on day two and Carey took over, which was to our benefit. Excellent food.
The weather overall was not as good as we had hoped and 2 pairs of shorts returned home unworn. It is going to be cold on the cols, so be prepared with several thin layers to put on and take off. Good raingear is essential. The camping was very good with nice flat pitches with no rocks and good facilities. Even the 2 so-called rough camps were fine. Having done a few treks I was very pleased not to see the standard dark and cramped mess tent. We were able to enjoy the light evenings with spacious areas to eat or sit and chat over a beer.
First class trip with an inspirational leader (Graham) who kept the group rolling even when the weather did not co-operate and an excellent driver/chef (Chris) who went the extra mile with food and getting the camp organised.
The views of the Mont Blanc massive while walking and particulalry a brilliant ride across the Glacier du Geant on the Telecabine de la Valle Blanch to the Aigulle du Midi on our rest day in Courmayeur - one occasion when the wather did co-operate!
Excellent both at a technical and group management levels - provided opportunities for the younger, faster, fitter members of the party to burn off their energy whilst encouraging the slower old codgers without being patronising.
This was a trip that I was expecting to be good, after reading reviews and after personal recommendations from friends, but it still exceeded our expectations, and was a fantastic holiday.
This is a hard question to answer because although great views are expected in the Alps, there were inspirational views and sights virtually every step of the way. Our guide, Mel, was inspirational, in her love and passion for the mountains and her knowledge of the local landscape, and particularly the flowers and plants.
As I have said above, our group leader Mel was inspirational. It was obviously not just a holiday for her, it was a lifestyle. She was very encouraging and accommodating, and found ways to coax us up the huge mountains, even in the face of pain and injury. She managed to distract us from the pain by giving us botany 'lessons' as we were going along, and these little talks also enabled her to make the whole group stop and rest to allow the slower members to catch up and rest also. In the end, the whole group were orchid spotting and this gave us a completely new perspective on the Alps, and a depth of experience, which other trekkers walking by at top speed did not get.
Take a pair of trekking poles, as they were invaluable, since the majority of the trip is either up or down, and you need them for both! Don't rely on being able to wash, and particularly dry clothes. There are washers and dryers at several of the campsites, but the dryers did not appear to work well, and the weather is not stable enough to rely on hanging clothes out to dry. Just take a fresh pair of socks for each day and don't mind wearing other clothes for a few days each.
Amazing scenery with stunning views of the Alps, beautiful meadows of alpine flowers, fabulous Mel (our guide and flower identifier)
An amazing opportunity to walk in the Alps and enjoy the views.
Mel was a fabulous guide. She was very knowledgable about the route (having done the route over the last 4 years), managed the group dynamics very well, supporting us on the 'tough' days and with her extensive knowledge of botany and geology was always able to show us something new regularly and answer our questions. She carried a small plastic digger (and some Snicker bars) to explain glaciation - far better than any geography lesson i have ever had before).
It can be wet in early Spring but worth it for the flowers.The two rough camps are just that! Not really very nice. The other 'comfortable' camps were all great.