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Linden
Oct 2023
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Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
Sophie provided a great experience with her knowledge and enthusias...
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James
Sep 2023
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Tour du Mont Blanc
Beautiful scenery, great walk, luckily excellent weather
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
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Tour du Mont Blanc
Epic views every day, wild marmots and chamois were just some of the highlights. We were lucky with the weather - one cold day at the beginning, then hot sunshine ev...
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Alan
Sep 2023
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Tour du Mont Blanc
Our leader Sophie. Excellent leadership skills and great communication.
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Stuart
Aug 2023
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Tour du Mont Blanc
Obviously the walk which was very good but the accommodation was good and the guide was excellent as were my fellow hikers. It is good to walk with a guide who is a ...
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Gina
Jul 2023
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Tour du Mont Blanc
As a solo traveler, this trip was amazing! Our guide Oliver Carr was helpful, encouraging & very patient. The staff prepping my pre trip was also very helpful ...
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The Alps Are Wonderful
We have always wanted to hike the Mont Blanc Circuit, but didn't want to hike it alone. We wanted to go with an international group as we love meeting new people, ...
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Fantastic week!
Fantastic week! The whole week was brilliant from start to finish, the hotels were cosy and welcoming. The food was lovely especially the surprising stops that were...
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A superb trip with breathtaking views.....
This is a superb trip. Fitness tested but did improve as the week went on. A "fast and light" way to achieve the Tour du Mont Blanc with only a weeks leave. I enjo...
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Great exercise, top food and an excellent guide
The Tour surpassed my expectations. The days can be long and the climbs can go on, but it's worth it for the incredible views, excellent food and the stories and j...
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Tour du Mt.Blanc
As a newcomer to Exodus travels I was pleasantly surprised how well structured and organised this trip was. The team John B. (our intrepid hike leader) and Emily S...
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Excellent trip
I loved this hiking holiday!! We had some serious hiking on this trip. Long days, some days with really high mileage and good ascent. Our hike leader was excellen...
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A fantastic way to spend a week.
Not easy but very rewarding,especially at my age.the ascents were steady and the views fantastic,but the descents were relentless so some training pays dividends.T...
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A Brilliant Week of Hiking!
This was great trip - we continually had spectacular views of the Mont Blanc massif and the surrounding area. There was a relatively consistent amount of trekking ...
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Great guide, great company, great trip
A fantastic trip. Everything I hoped for and more with a great bunch of fellow travellers and a patient, tolerant and lovely guide (Egle) Crossing the many cols in ...
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Tour du Mont Blanc Week (TWP)
Jenny was a patient competent leader. The terrain was amazing and fellow hikers a lot of fun. Loved the steep steady uphill climbs and enjoyed when we were given fre...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
Had a great time. Breathtaking scenery & great way to see the Alps in a week. Crossing the Col du Bonhomme. Alison was great. Very informative but relaxed. 1 w...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
A wonderful week! Great walking, though quite hard work with a pack. You certainly need to be reasonably fit. Fabulous mountain scenery and every day different. The ...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
An excellent trip in an area I'd never visited before. The views of Mont Blanc and associated mountains on the last day. It was clear, the sky was blue - you couldn'...
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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