MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN The ‘Haute Route’ through the mountains of France and Switzerland is a fantastic two weeks of spectacular scenery, some good old fashioned hard work and an indescribable sense of accomplishment. This part of the Alps has some of the best hiking I have ever experienced, with photos to last a lifetime. With an extremely competent and knowledgeable leader, and great hearty food every evening, you would be hard pressed to find yourself getting bored or going hungry on this trip. A brilliant holiday, which left many of my friends extremely envious, of both my pictures and my achievements.
This shortened version of the Tour du Mont Blanc was truly magical, and it was a good way to experience part of the TMB for the first time without committing to the full 10 day circuit. It was nice to find an option of a guided-hike at a very reasonable price. Given the price point, I would say that my expectations were met. I wasn't expecting all the bells and whistles that some other much more expensive tour groups offer, and that's okay with me. With that said, I think it's well worth the extra money to upgrade to the double-room option and I'm happy my friends and I opted for the upgrade. The other hikers in my group were absolutely fantastic and so encouraging which, while out of anyone's control, is really what made this trip so special. Having had a taste of this shortened version of the TMB, I would love to go back to complete the full circuit, and would consider choosing them again.
The Camino de Santiago was a journey of people , culture , food , wine and history. It was a spiritual journey of a lifetime , but to enjoy the experience you must embrace your own Camino.