Visit three European countries and experience the majestic the the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) and the Matterhorn on this 14-day family hiking adventure! The TMB is perhaps the most iconic trekking circuit in Europe, normally taking hikers 11-12 days. Our trip starts with the “Best of the TMB", spread over 8 days, and concludes with three nights in Zermatt, Switzerland, home to the majestic Matterhorn, perhaps one of the most recognized peaks in the world!

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The trip is packed with perks! We include lodging in 3-4 star hotels; all breakfasts; most dinners; luggage transport; private shuttle from Chamonix to Zermatt; milage-reducing cable cars, buses, and gondolas; emergency medical and evacuation insurance; and custom daily itineraries with maps. Visit the costs page to learn more about the inclusions.

 

Due to the high daily milage (8-11 miles/day) and significant elevation gain and loss each day, all participants must be in excellent physical condition with recent hiking experience. While everyone is welcome, this is a trip geared towards familes with teenage children over the age of 12.

 

When you and your family participate in this activity, all of you should be in proper condition for the challenges outlined in this prospectus and equipped with the appropriate gear as stated. You should always be aware of the risks involved and conduct yourself accordingly. You are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Prior to your acceptance as a participant in this trip, you will be asked to discuss your capabilities and experience with us. We may also request references to confirm your fitness level and suitability for participating in trip activities.

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This trip is designed so that everyone may experience our adventure through shared participation in activities and tasks in an organized group environment. AMC travelers are known for their cooperative efforts, and expectations are that all participants will be considerate of others sharing this AMC Adventure Travel experience.

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AMC Adventure Travel trips are run in a manner supportive of and consistent with the conservation, recreational and educational principles and mission of the Club. Trip leaders encourage participant conduct consistent with Leave No Trace environmental and conservation principles and local regulations. 

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While the itinerary below is what we have planned at the time of writing, various factors may require changes for reasons of safety, transportation or lodging availability, and unforeseeable circumstances (such as weather considerations, natural disasters in areas to be visited, or recommendations of governmental agencies). We reserve the right to make such changes as necessary, both before and during the trip.

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Finally, it may happen on any trip that a trip member is or becomes unable to participate in one or more of the planned activities. Leaders in their sole judgment have the right and obligation to refuse participation in any activity to any group member for reasons of safety, whether it be of the group or of the individual. Illness, injury or lack of proper gear or fitness for a particular activity are examples of some conditions that might result in a participant’s being unable to perform one or more activity. Leaders may try to find a substitute activity for the trip member, but this may not always be possible.