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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
the best walking trip i have been on....great hosts in oliver and elaine...spectacular scenery and views... i took the cable car up the aguille du midi on my day off...
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Great accommodation and excellent trek. Well paced and good variety of walking routes. We had pretty poor weather for most of the week. On one of the days we had cli...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A thoroughly enjoyable and well organised week. Oliver and Elaine are excellent hosts, the Chalet Savoy is a comfortable and homely base for the trip with amazing vi...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
The overall experience of the chalet and the walks was excellent. The pace and grade was also very good. The last walk, the descent to La Flatiere was by a route whe...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
Great. Everything I wanted. The Guide and his many stories about the areas we visited. The Guide was fab and his many stories about the areas we visited fasin...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A one week adventure which ticks all the boxes: a great range of walking trails, spectacular scenery, alpine flowers, cosy chalet in walking distance of Chamonix, te...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
This trip was fantastic as it combined trekking in Mont Blanc during the day with the luxury of chalet accommodation in the evenings! The walking was fantastic and t...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
Great walks...great leader...great chalet with very welcoming hosts and fab food! We had a week of mixed weather, ranging from full waterproofs, rain & low cloud...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
It was really good, I would recommend the trip. I normally do munros in Scotland and thought the walks on this holiday were much easier than that. The paths are gene...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
An amazing experience, stunning scenery, fabulous walks and led by Oliver, a quiet man with a great sense of humour, energy, knowledge and love of his surroundings. ...
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If you want a holiday with 360° spectacular views and muscle-building, heart-pounding ascents then this trip will fulfil your requirement. Climbing over boulders to ...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
An excellent holiday in every way. Absolutely loved it all - the trekking, scenery, chalet style of holiday, everything. Can't decide - it was all fantastic. ...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
Chalet was lovely and hosts Jane and Colin just the best people. Cordial, hilarious, amazing chefs and always willing to lend a hand or correct you on your pronunci...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
I recently went on this trip and as per usual I enjoyed another Exodus adventure. We enjoyed sunny days, blue skies and warm weather for early June. Lots of snowy...
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Mont Blanc Highlights Aug 2015
A truly spectacular trip! The walks provide excellent views throughout. The varied nature of the trip allows you to see the snow capped peaks of Mont Blanc in every ...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
this was such a lovely holiday, wonderful scenery and walks, great food, simply lovely. just finishing the walks each day! particularly the last day, the view ...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A relatively easy way to experience awe-inspiring scenery. You can just take in the beauty of nature without worrying about anything else. The purity of the mountain...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
I had a wonderful week on this trip. It was my first walking holiday so was unsure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful scenary and the...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
An excellent holiday and nice to know that at the end of each day, one returned to a chalet with all creature comforts and good food. This was my first mountain holi...
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Mt. Blanc Highlights - Perfect in every way
A perfect hiking vacation for those with a moderate level of fitness who are used to several consecutive days of hiking in the mountains. Snow capped peaks, verdant ...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Travelstride features over 2,000 reviews on trips to France. You can sort reviews by highest, lowest, oldest and newest rated with further refinements by tour company.
Try starting with the highest rated reviews - they can be inspiring! Is it a trip to France or a multi-country trip that includes France? A river cruise or self powered by bike? A culinary or castle adventure? Just a quick scan of the review titles will get you on your way. They’ll also highlight some watch-outs; for example, how challenging it can be to ascend Mont Blanc.
Guides - Indeed, some guides are good but quirky, some rub people in their group the wrong way and in a few cases, are simply unqualified. As you’ll read in so many reviews though, the vast majority love their jobs and are eager to share their passion for the region, its history, culture, food, etc. Read the most recent reviews on the tour company and the trip you are going on.
Tour Company - Again, read the most recent reviews on the tour company. The majority of 1 and 2 star ratings are a few years old. They also tend to reflect experiences from just a few tour companies.
Reviewers are quick to point out if they felt the trip was “worth every penny” or just the opposite: the trip was not as advertised whether it was the food, accommodations, attractions or other aspects of their experience that lacked in quality. Make sure the company is responsive to all of your requests pre-trip as this will likely reflect their level of responsiveness during the trip.
Service Level - Tour company reviews will give you insight into service levels. Unexpected costs seemed to pop up often in poor reviews so ask your tour company if you should expect any.
Poor to no communication with the tour company whether pre-trip, during or post-trip was also mentioned in several of those rating at the 1 or 2 star level. Three star reviews are largely recommendations for the tour company and trip but they lack descriptives like: “trip of a lifetime,” “outstanding,” and “unforgettable.”
Itinerary - Some reviews commented on the itinerary being too packed. This was often the case in multi-country tours. If considering a walking tour, note that there is a high likelihood of different pace levels.
This can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if you prefer walking in a group and find yourself walking alone at a much slower or faster pace than the rest of the group.
A few reviewers, in fact, felt like they were in a military boot camp. If considering a hike in the mountainous regions of France these can be strenuous, so be honest when it comes to your level of fitness.
Accommodations - ask about the size of the rooms if this is important to you. By American standards, European accommodations can be cramped. In most cases, expect to pay more for larger rooms.
Early booking sometimes means better room allocation so this is something you may wish to consider/inquire about. Also, you may wish to confirm that accommodations are within reasonable distance to the sites and attractions on your itinerary. More budget minded trips might mean a bit more travel to and, or more basic accommodations.
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