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Switzerland/Italy/France
Hiking Below and Beyond Mont Blanc: Switzerland, Italy and France
Program No. 15870RJ
Explore some of the world’s most picturesque vistas as you walk amid wine regions in Switzerland, pristine glaciers in France and quaint Italian villages in the European Alps.
LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Sep 14, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 (Cogne to Geneva)
Sep 21, 2025 - Oct 03, 2025 (Cogne to Geneva)
Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 (Cogne to Geneva)
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Jun 21, 2026 - Jul 03, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Jul 05, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Aug 23, 2026 - Sep 04, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Sep 06, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Sep 20, 2026 - Oct 02, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Sep 27, 2026 - Oct 09, 2026 (Cogne to Geneva)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
11
Breakfasts
7
Lunches
8
Dinners
Total:
26 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance:
Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
Alpine Chalet with a Chinese style decoration, situated at the hearth of the town.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Victoria Hotel & Residence is one of the Villars Alpine Resort properties. With their mission of creating a better world for future generations, it was recently re-designed and renovated with sustainability in mind.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
4 NIGHTS
Location:
Cogne
The first hotel in Cogne, the Hotel du Grand Paradis was built at the end of the 19th century. It is now a boutique hotel known for its traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Villars-sur-Ollon
Alpine Chalet with a Chinese style decoration, situated at the hearth of the town.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Le Prieure was the name of the center of the village of Chamonix, and where the hotel gets its name. This chalet style hotel is located within a 6 minute walk of the Aiguille du Midi ski lift and has views of Mont Blanc and the Aguilles.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Cointrin, Geneva
A stylish hotel located next to Geneva Airport, the Crowne Plaza Geneva features modern business facilities and convenient transport links to the city center. Located within Genève 15 Aéroport commercial zone, Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Geneva Airport. At the airport there's also a railway station for easy trips into the city.
Travel Information, Transportation Details & Required Documents
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Sep 14 - Sep 26, 2025
Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2025
Sep 28 - Oct 10, 2025
Jun 14 - Jun 26, 2026
Jun 21 - Jul 3, 2026
Jun 28 - Jul 10, 2026
Jul 5 - Jul 17, 2026
Jul 12 - Jul 24, 2026
Jul 19 - Jul 31, 2026
Aug 23 - Sep 4, 2026
Aug 30 - Sep 11, 2026
Sep 6 - Sep 18, 2026
Sep 13 - Sep 25, 2026
Sep 20 - Oct 2, 2026
Sep 27 - Oct 9, 2026
Documents
Personal Information and Preferences
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Passport
A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Visas
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Traveling by Air
Plane
If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
Arrival day is on September 29, 2025
Meet the group at Hotel du Grand Paradis in Cogne
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Getting to the site: Take either a taxi or the train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Milan Centrale Railway Station. From Milan Centrale, there are several possibilities to transfer to Aosta via train. The best way to find the connection that works with your flight is to check the Trenitalia Website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html The trip will take between 3 - 4 hours depending on your route and connections. From Aosta, you will take a taxi to Cogne. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes, and cost between €65-80. Alternatively, a taxi from the airport to the hotel will cost between €415-500 and take up to 2.5 hours.
Getting to the site by train or bus: Local transportation (train) available to the first site.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 10, 2025 in Geneva at Crowne Plaza Geneva
End of Trip: After breakfast; 12:00 p.m. noon hotel check-out. Transfers throughout the day depending on flight times.
Getting to the airport: The hotel offers a free shuttle to the airport, which operates every 20 minutes between 4:40 a.m. and 11:40 p.m. It takes about 5-10 minutes to get to the airport.
Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Transfers for Independent Travelers: Road Scholar no longer offers complimentary transfers to participants with “Program Only” status. However, THE ARRIVAL TRANSFER is an exception to that policy due to the distance and complicated nature of traveling to the first hotel. If you arranged air with Road Scholar and are arriving early or booked your own air, there is a possibility to reserve a seat on the group arrival transfer. Reservations for the arrival transfer can be made by contacting rseuropeprograms@roadscholar.org no later than 30 DAYS prior to the program start date. Please note that we will not have a final transfer schedule until approx. 7 weeks prior to the program start date and it will be included in the Final Information Packet. As long as your flights fall into the parameters listed below, we will be able to confirm your ability to join a transfer if you reach out prior to that time, but no other details will be available. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR PROGRAM NUMBER AND DATE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR REQUEST. If you arranged air on your own, please include your flight information and date of arrival in your request. The final transfer schedule will be based on the times of arrival for Road Scholar booked flights and will vary from departure to departure. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR FLIGHT ARRIVES WITHIN THAT SAME TIME PERIOD AS RS BOOKED FLIGHTS, WE REQUEST THAT YOUR FLIGHT ARRIVES NO LATER THAN 10:30 A.M. There is no guarantee that the final transfer will coincide with independently booked flights that arrive later than 10:30 a.m. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404.
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