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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A great summer walking holiday--some really fabulous walks. Long days though, and weather a bit variable. Suddenly seeing a colony of goldfinches flitting about the ...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
Fabulous holiday! Good hiking, splendid scenery, central location, comfortable accommodation with very welcoming hosts, plenty of delicious locally sourced food, kn...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
Excellent relaxing & stimulating break in the Alps. Despite the unexpected heatwave our guide still managed to show us all the Mont Blanc highlights. Having ...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
The chance to see the scenery was what inspired us, and we weren't disappointed. It was stunning. On our first walk, out of a cloudy Switzerland onto the Col de Balm...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
We are a group of eight family and friends. The setting of the hotel was magnificient. Leader of the walk Rupert was excellent. He was able to accomodate each indivi...
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Sensational terrain and scenery
The Mont Blanc Highlights are very much that. If you get good weather with good visibility the views are stunning, the walking wonderful and it will be a thoroughly ...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
We enjoyed the trip. The food prepared was fantastic! Our group leader was very nice but we felt that he wasn't as engaging as other leaders on other trips that we h...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
This was my first group trip and I wasn't sure what to expect. It was my first walking holiday and I wasn't sure what to expect. It was my first holiday ...
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Peter B
A great trip - good accommodation, food and great walks The last day we went through the Mont Blanc tunnel into Italy to see the most wonderful views of the valleys ...
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Mont Blanc Highlights - August 15th 2015
Excellent experience, with good hospitality at the chalet and well paced walking. The mist and rain for the first 4 days didn't spoil the overall enjoyment! On day ...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A great insight into the mont blanc area. Seeing genuine highlights and contrasts of this beautiful area. The walk in italy was great. Unspoilt scenery, and great vi...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
One of the walks was ordinary. Like a woodland walk. Because of snow in the advertised walk we were told. But could have been a better alternative. Apart from that I...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A superb taste of Mont Blanc walks in a week - the best bits ! Good weather, good company, excellent leader and cuisine. Challenging but correctly guaged as Moderate...
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Perfect alpine scenery...
If you enjoy solid alpine hiking but prefer a base camp this is the alpine trip you want. The 360-degree views from Aiguillette des Houches were incredible ! Nick d...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
A week of trekking in the Chamonix valley and various parts of the Mont Blanc circuit, with time to relax and unwind in a comfortable chalet in Chamonix. The stunnin...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
It was a great week of hikes supported by yet another lovely team of Exodus support staff. Despite the heatwave baking Europe, the group enjoyed the daily routes (e...
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Mont Blanc Highlights
Enjoyed different daily walks around Mont Blanc. Snatching views of Mont Blanc-often in cloud! Excellent-looked after everyone. Suggested substitute walks when neces...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A really nice break and delivered on all counts - even the weather was kind to us None in particular but the - Alpine meadows were fab and the Mont Blanc mountain ra...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
A great taster for what Mont Blanc has to offer! This trip has definately put the Tour of Mont Blanc way up on my "to do" list as a result! Encircle...
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MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
Loved the walking and came back feeling much fitter, and relaxed. Beautiful area- when the mist cleared to allow us to see it... The last day when the weather finall...
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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