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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A truly excellent Way of experiencing Europe's most fantastic landscape. Coming from Australia, where there are hardly any mountains, this environment took my breath...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
One of the best trips I've been on. Too many to list but special mention though for the beautiful woodland we passed through at the end of the long, long, long desce...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
I had never been to walk in the Alps before and had never been on a walking holiday of this sort, so decided to go with Exodus. The whole experience was excellent, ...
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beautiful day walks in stunning scenery
We went at the end of September and were blessed with sunshine on all but 1 day, so could appreciate the stunning vistas of Mont Blanc as we walked on the surroundin...
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Beyond Expectations
Every person at the end of this trip left saying "I wasn't expecting to have that good of a time." People said things like "I've been on a lot of holidays, and this ...
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Fantastic trip!
This is a great weeks walking in the most beautiful surroundings and staying in lovely accommodation with great food Getting to the top of the peaks after a few hour...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A brilliant holiday full of fun, breathtaking views, exercise & laughter galore. Ian, our leader, was full of knowledge & anecdotes & had us laughing all...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A good range of walks with differing terrains and views of the Alps. Travelling time to the walks is limited and time on the walks is well balanced with free t...
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Stunning views of the Mont Blanc massif
As expected, the scenery is stunning. The walks selected for the ‘Highlights’ were great as they allowed for a good array of views of the Mont Blanc massif and the ...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
This was an excellent trip for hikers who do not have 2 weeks to do the complete Tour de Mont Blanc. The mountain views were fantastic. The food was hear...
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Mr Eric Kravitz
Great trip with stunning scenery on each hike. Great town, great food and hot tub at the exodus chalet Aguille Di Midi Jenny was a very knowledgeable and personable...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
This trip was exceptional from the start to finish, the planning, preparation and execution of the whole program was carried out in a very professional manner, ...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A wonderful getaway, a complete change of scene, I came back completely refreshed. The week of hiking in the Chamonix Valley was fantastic. The views of the Mont Bla...
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Mont Blanc highlights
Great food, excellent company and good walking in awesome scenery! Finding out that there are times where "awesome" is the only word that suits the wonder of the lan...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
We were fortunate with great weather and a great group of fellow walkers. Accommodation was outstanding - we thought we had the best room in the chalet with fantast...
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An absolute dream of a trip
I can't recommend Mont Blanc Highlights enough. I had never been on an organised activity holiday before, so I was a bit apprehensive about what it might involve. Al...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
What a stunning week! Unrivalled views, excellent hosting by Oliver and Elaine whose care and obvious enjoyment of their work made this a fun, exhilirating and...
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Excellent Chamonix Walking holiday
An excellent walking holiday that encompasses all the best bits of the tour of Mont Blanc into 1 week with the luxury of a chalet base in Chamonix. Amazing walking w...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
Great trip, hospitality by Oliver and Elaine was fantastic. Walks were brilliant with great views (when it stopped raining) and would like to go back and do the whol...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A fabulous introduction to walking in the Alps. Oliver choreographed a terrific week which took us into stunning scenery and must take full credit (ably ab...
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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