MONT BLANC: THE SOFTER SIDE Mont Blanc is an icon, much more than a mountain. 18 RYDERWALKER.COM  |  888.586.8365 EUROPE E xplore Mont Blanc from the banks of the Isere River and through the remote Tarentaise Mountains. Unlike the highlands of the Haute Savoie on the flanks of Mont Blanc the terrain along the banks of the Isere River offers simply fantastic walking through truly antique and perfectly preserved hamlets in astonishingly remote locations. Far from the frantic pace of Chamonix, our trip through the Tarentaise Mountains allows us to explore these fascinating valleys virtually alone and at a relaxed pace. We connect the villages of Bourg Saint Maurice, tiny Sainte Foy, and the bustling winter hotspot of Val d'Isère. The Isere Valley is as well known for its cuisine as for its mountains, and we explore the finest of the finest that each village has to offer. DETAILS • 7 nights, 8 days •  7 nights charming superior three and four star hotels. •  Gastronomy is important on this itinerary and we will dine in many of the finer restaurants in the valley. • Breakfast and dinner daily. • Gateway: Geneva or Lyon GUIDED TOUR* July 7 – 14 Price: $4,340 (single +$390) Minimum of two people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* Mid June - Early September Price: $4,670† (single +$570) †Price based on a group of four. PHOTOS: KEN FUHRER©