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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
The walking and the scenery were breath taking. Every day yielded new views. It was a challenge to ascend each pass but the rewards were fantastic. The t...
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Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn
This was my first ever trek so I was anxious at first. I quickly settled in to the group and found the trek a great adventure and experience. The guide we had was ex...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
Fantastic trip, somewhat challenging but that's all part of the fun. Great sense of achievement at the end. Brilliant scenery, and we were lucky with the weather to...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
Challenging walking, spectacular scenery in superb weather and excellent support. Seeing the Matterhorn in all its splendid glory. Experienced, competent and friend...
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Excellent, Tough Trip but Very Rewarding
We did this trek in July and had perfect blue sky weather every day, but rain on the last day for the walk into Zermatt. The trek for us was one of the best European...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
A fabioulous trip in the heart of Switzerland. Could not imagine a better trekking trip. If you have not your mountainerring skills 100% trained, this is a chance to...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
Excellent trip, great guide, good food and wonderful scenery! And a good challenge Mike is an exceptional leader. He clearly has a passion for the ...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
A challenging walk through fantastic scenery, with excellent support from the Exodus Team.Like the Tour du Mont Blanc this is an excellent journey through magnifican...
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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 indescrib...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
A very challenging walk, with excellent support. The amazing panorama of the Matterhorn and the surrounding mountains as you round the final bend on the Europaweg in...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
A fabulous trip over some of the highest and most spectacular parts of the Alps. The walk was at times demanding but the effort was definitely worth it. We wer...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
This was a very challenging walk which at the conclusion prooved to be very rewarding. The torrain is rugged and combined with high temperatures makes it a lot tough...
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THE WALKERS HAUTE ROUTE
A beautiful & challenging trek. Not at all to be underestimated, but acheivable for any fit hiker who will be rewarded with stunning views at the end of every cl...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
excellent guide (Mike Rhodes) - right out of the top drawer. Would have enjoyed it more and would have been happy to pay more if the trek focused on Auber...
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MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN
It is tougher than i thought everyone agreed it was a bit like standing on top of ben nevis and then walking up and down another ben nevis every day for a fourtnight...
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Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn
We were a little unfortunate with the weather in that we had a full week with minimal views, quite a lot of rain and very low cloud which was disappointing and at ti...
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Andrew
Aug 2024
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Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
It's a famous but demanding hike - not to be undertaken lightly but with tremendous rewards.
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Sally
Aug 2024
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Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
A challenging but unforgettable trip in extremely beautiful wild surroundings. Well worth it if you are genuinely in training and fit enough to undertake the long, s...
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Jun 2024
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Our guide was amazing, Oli was the best part of our trip. His expertise and guidance led u through an unforgettable experience through the alps. Without him I don’t ...
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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