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Mark Thompson
Reviewed September 2017
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 jokes along the way.
Most Inspirational Moment
Dropping from Switzerland into France and having an espresso next to a glacier. Stunning.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nick was excellent. He knew the name of just about everything we pointed at - and we did a lot of 'what's that' pointing! He was also excellent at describing the regions' nuances and accommodating requests.
With a relatively large group, you're going to have people of different abilities and fitness levels. Nick did a great job of making sure everyone remained part of the group while letting some people have moments to run off on their own or have a breather.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light. You don't need that extra t-shirt. Just take a bottle of travel detergent and use the sinks and showers to refresh your clothes. After 30 minutes walking you're going to be sweaty anyway!
Mark Hooper
Reviewed September 2017
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 sometimes at the top of a col.
The scenary was beautiful, we especially loved seeing the snow capped peaks! We were very lucky to have a small group and we got on very well. We also had amazing weather, sunny everyday!
Most Inspirational Moment
Everyday was so different, we loved seeing the differences when walking through Switzerland, Italy and France. The final day views of Mont Blanc were spectacular!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rupert was a great leader, he was so knowledgable and passionate about the trip. He always made sure everyone was happy and okay. We especially enjoyed his games and local knowledge of where to get the best cheese from! He really did go above and beyond!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack lightly as you do need to carry everything and you can wash things in the evening.
Most hotels have shampoo and shower gel so you don't need to carry much.
You have two nights in the same hotel at the end so you can take extra clothes for those nights.
Barbara Rausch
Reviewed August 2017
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.( camp organizer and chef par excellence )was exceptional with their cheerful ,easy going approach yet professional on every level.I so appreciated the smiles and jokes- even in adverse weather conditions .
Their engagement made this tour through this magnificent landscape even more memorable.Thanks again to both !!
Most Inspirational Moment
To experience the peace in magnificent surroundings and the friendship of like minded people.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was at all times aware and attentive.
He is very knowledgeable and was helpful in all questions that came up.
John made the hike enjoyable in knowing when to motivate and lead by example with a cheerful calmness.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Have clothing for all seasons and try to swim in some of the pristine lakes !
Chris Huet
Reviewed August 2016
Tour du Mont Blanc Week (TWP)
Jenny was a patient competent leader. The terrain was amazing and fellow hikers a lot of fun.
Most Inspirational Moment
Loved the steep steady uphill climbs and enjoyed when we were given free rain to climb straight for 2 hours.
Also loved the experience on the top of Mont Blanc on the optional day. would love to go back to hike the glacier and possibly learn to summit the top.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny was great and worked well with the variety of needs within the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you have a good cardio base before going as well as bring hiking poles. the downhills can be steep and long so will be hard on weak knees.
Damian Riley
Reviewed July 2016
One Week Tour du Mont Blanc
Exhilarating views, good food, great guide, fabulous flowers, good company, hard exercise!
Most Inspirational Moment
Every time we reached the "Col" from one valley or country to the next, and had the fantastic views in both directions...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny was great.
Advice for Potential Travellers
These hills are high and the ascents are steep. You will climb 900-1200m per day and it can be hot. So pack really light. Our packs weighed about 6 kg [not including water]. Suggestions: take 2 walking T shirts and one evening shirt. Take 2 pairs of "zip-offs", 2 or 3 pairs of socks, one/two warm fleece, and waterproofs/windbreak. Each night wash your "smalls"/shorts etc in your room and they're usually dry by morning. Take headwear (something that will keep your head warm at altitude and something to keep your head shaded from the (very strong) sun. Carry two medium sized waterbottles. Take sunglasses, suncream and some travel wash. No need for insect repellent. Accommodation has hair dryers. Some places have wifi, some places dont, and one place has no mobile signal at all. Have shoes with really good grip - you can be on mud, on rocks, and on snow. Take flip-flops or similar for evenings in hotel. Most places give you a little soap or shampoo too. Most people brought walking poles, we didn't. Personal preference. Fine without but helpful on slippy areas.
You can leave stuff at the first night's hotel and it will be ready for you on the Thursday on arriving in Chamonix. so then you can refresh clothing etc.
James Emery
Reviewed September 2015
Tour Du Mont Blanc Week
Tough but doable. Like being with a group, but this particular trip would work just as well self-guided, and would have seemed more like a holiday (as opposed to a “forced march”).
Most Inspirational Moment
Top of Col de Tricot, the end of the toughest climb on the trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Quite capable, although sometimes more interested in adhering to overly rigid timetables than to accommodating the group's comfort.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Expect steep up and steep down, all day. Given the same guide and local organizer, expect brief, regimented breaks, and poor communications between the guide and local organizer.
Reply from Exodus
We are aware of the issues that James regrettably experienced during his trip; his concerns have been investigated and any necessary changes to the tour have been made. We have replied to James on an individual basis
Michael Collins
Reviewed July 2015
TMB July 2015
Very enjoyable trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Great mix of ages and nationalities in what soon became a tight group.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Experienced and knowledgable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be ruthless when choosing the kit you will carry. 8-9 hours of challenging walking every day. Long and often steep climbs and decent. Worth every step for the places and views you will encounter.
Alan Gelson
Reviewed September 2014
A walk through one of the world's most beautiful places
We were fortunate in having sunshine every day . We were able to see the Mont Blanc massif at its very best- a glorious vision of splendour . This is a journey i would urge anyone who enjoys walking in the mountains to undertake. It is challenging but with a good level of fitness it is not daunting.
Most Inspirational Moment
The final day when we walked along Le Garnd balcon Sud and saw the Mont Blanc range slowly reveal itself as the clouds drifted upwards and away.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Johnie Briggs was an inspirational leader who was a major contributor to the success of the Tour. He kept us in sight like a patient sheep dog allowing the free spirits amongst us to surge ahead but being there with the more plodding members of the party as they stomped up the hills using the Alpine amble he had taught us and which we found so useful. Lots of small steps and use of the gluteal muscles to pull the legs back at each extended stride. he was full of information about flora and fauna and history of the area.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You can travel with just one small to medium sized ruck sac taking merely waterproofs and a light alpine fleece washing things and hat gloves and maybe a change of clothes. Many of our party washed out quick drying clothes overnight .
eric winstone
Reviewed August 2014
tour du Mont Blanc
This trip lived up to all the expectations. The weather was mixed with heavy rain and sleet and three days of sunshine. Two things make a trip like this successful, the leader and the way in which the group gel together and interact. Both of these ingredients were very much in evidence and this made the trip an even better experience. The trekking was at the right pace and there was good support of each other throughout the 8 days. the accommodation and food were excellent.
Most Inspirational Moment
by far the most inspirational moments of the trip were the magnificent alpine views of glaciers and soaring peaks. the snow level was very low and this added to the majestic landscape we saw. Also the fact that there were many other groups and individuals along the route and the friendships made were excellent.
Thoughts on Group Leader
First class. She had done her homework on the group and planned her day around supporting each individuals needs - quite difficult on a trip like this. She was informative about local issues and confident and clear with her directions and instructions. She also had a sense of humour!
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a tough walk and dont underestimate the fact that you will be walking over 70 miles with 6500m of ascent over 6 days. Travel as light as possible - about 9k max.
(Belinda) Bridget Jacques
Reviewed August 2014
Challenging but rewarding
This was only our second walking holiday after doing the Inca trail the year before so we are fsirly new to walking holidays. Found the first day fairly difficult but soon got into the swing of it and loved it!! The hardest part was walking with the pack on your back so pack light! However, being able to do the circuit point to point, experiencing a range of accommodation with such stunning views made this so worth while.
Most Inspirational Moment
How do you pick one moment! Achievement of getting to the top of a long upward climb, views, picnic lunches on mountain tops and in valleys, wildlife, flowers, eating wild strawberries and cherries on the go, good company, paddling in glaciers, swimming in a mountain top lake to name but a few...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant, helpful, knowledable. Very organised but relaxed at the same time. Nothing too much trouble.
