Hikers on Mont Blanc Circuit!
Spectacular trek around the Alp's highest peak!
Trekking Europe's Classic Mont Blanc Circuit
Wilderness and Mountain Medicine conference
September 5 - 15, 2010
16 Hours Category I CME Credit
The MontBlanc Circuit - Wilderness and
Mountain Medicine CME Conference is one of the world's
classic treks!
The spectacular Alps are a mecca for hikers, and
the famous "Tour du Mont Blanc,", might be the
centerpiece. This wonderful journey takes us through an
ever-changing panorama of dramatic peaks, glaciers,
meadows, and alpine beauty! The circuit of Western
Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc (15,771') is one of
the world's premiere treks !
Along the way you'll be hiking through France, Italy,
and Switzerland, each with its own distinctive culture
and flair!
Experienced, colorful mountain guides bring a
wonderful dimension of history, geology, and local color
to every aspect of the trip. After a vigorous day of
hiking, you'll welcome the creature comforts of quaint
mountain inns and comfortable hotels - all featuring
excellent meals and great local wines! The Wilderness
Medicine CME lectures take place in the inns each
evening.
Our 2009 Mont Blanc Wilderness Medicine group!
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Trip Highlights:
Tour du Mont Blanc - A Classic circuit of the Mont Blanc massif is a must-do for every mountain hiker!
Three countries, three cultures, three cuisines
- all on one great
trip!
Breathtaking alpine and glacial scenery every single day!
Charming hotels and fine dining!
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Your gear is transported each day so you can hike with only a light day-pack.
Brief
Itinerary - The MontBlanc Circuit - Wilderness
and Mountain Medicine CME Conference:
Day 1 - Meet in the charming alpine resort town
of Chamonix, France.
Day 2 - Hiking near Chamonix for
spectacular views of the Mer de Glace (second
largest glacier in the Alps), the Drus, and the
Grandes Jorasses.
Days 3-4 - Enjoy gorgeous views
of the north face and glaciers of Mont Blanc
while hiking to Les Contamines, a traditional
French village with charming wooden chalets and
fine old churches.
Days 5-6 - Hike into Italy via
grassy trails and old Roman roads, crossing
three passes en route.
Day 7 - A hike with stunning
views of Mont Blanc, which appears massive in
scale - the mountain rising in a stunning
steepness from the Veny Valley to the summit
10,000 feet above.
Day 8 - Cross the Grand Col
Ferret (8,300') into Switzerland. Descend to La
Fouly (5,280'), then transfer to Les Champex.
Days 9-10 - Hike high above the
Rhone Valley, then follow an old smuggler's path
to the Col de Balme (7,188') and the border with
France. Superb views of the Mont Blanc massif
with the Chamonix Valley stretched out below.
Day 11 - From Le Col De Montets
(4,800') we will hike to Les Cheserys (7,130'),
reveling in views of the Le Tour and Argentiere
glaciers, and all the Mont Blanc range. Descend
to Chamonix.
Day 12 - Depart |
"A wilderness adventure
with top-notch staff providing excellent food , fun and
facts. Beautiful scenery and outstanding faculty make
this a must do for every outdoor enthusiast and medical
types alike" Kristen Wheeler, RN,
BSN Phoenix, Az
"Overall a great,
wonderful, exciting, and relaxing trip. The faculty and
staff were the best thanks for all of the helpful and
smiling faces each day I will definitely be back."
"The most interesting CME I
have ever attended. Instructors well-versed and
entertaining guides very safety oriented and helpful
food was amazing! This was the best CME I have attended
in my 13 years of practice and I look forward to
attending again" - Dan Weiler, MD
Trip Cost: $4,395 (Includes: 12 days / 11 nights lodging, all meals except 1 dinner. Professionally guided trek.)
Additional CME Cost: $695 (16 hrs Category I CME)
Faculty for the Classic Mont
Blanc Circuit Wilderness and Mountain Medicine CME
conference:
 Philip C. Rasori, M.D. has taught wilderness and
travel medicine on all seven continents including
Antarctica. He fell in love with Bhutan during the
two prior trips that he led there. He is the
director of Global Survival International and for
the last 20 years has been the medical director of
Village Hopecore International. Village Hopecore
International operates a highly successful health
and micro-enterprise project for poor village women
in Kenya.
For 18 years, Dr. Rasori taught travel medicine and
international health as part of the Department of
Family and Community Medicine at the University of
California, San Francisco School of Medicine.
For detailed itinerary or to register for
Hiking Europe's Mont Blanc Circuit please call
Bio Bio Expeditions at 1-800-246-7238
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