Mont Blanc

Day 9: Aosta | Cogne
Depart for Aosta, capital of the small region called Valle d’Aosta (Aosta Valley). Founded by the Romans in 25 B.C., the town of Aosta features well-preserved historical sites including the Arch of Augustus, the Porta Praetoria and the Roman Theatre.

Enjoy a decadent fondue-based lunch before joining a local guide for a comprehensive walking tour. Descend into the Criptoporticus—a semi-subterranean gallery consisting of two parallel tunnels connected by a series of cross-vaulted passages. Its overall layout forms a rectangular shape that mirrors the outline of the Roman forum it once supported.

Continue to your hotel in Cogne to check in and refresh before gathering for dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight: Hotel Miramonti (L,D)

Day 10: Cogne | Mont Blanc | Cogne
After breakfast set off on a scenic drive to Courmayeur situated at the base of Mont Blanc. Board the Skyway Cable Car for a breathtaking, nearly 11,000-foot ascent to Pointe Helbronner. Throughout the ride, the cable car rotates providing 360º panoramic views over the diverse terrain.

At the top a spacious terrace and multiple viewing platforms offer spectacular, unobstructed views of the Mont Blanc massif including iconic peaks Dent du Géant and the Grandes Jorasses. Hear stories of those who conquered the highest European peak plus other fascinating anecdotes related to this epic mountain.

After lunch at Kartell Bistrot Panoramic board the cable car for the returning descent to Courmayeur.

The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to take advantage of the hotel amenities. This evening meet for dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight: Hotel Miramonti (B,L,D)

Day 11: Cogne | Milan | Depart for U.S.
After breakfast guests departing during the suggested times take the complimentary group transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Post-tour space is limited. We recommend reserving early for best availability.

This post-tour is not escorted by an Orbridge Travel Director. Included sightseeing is accompanied by a local guide.

Tour days tend to be long, flow at a consistent pace and may include long periods of travel. Guests should be prepared to walk longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing, for example on city walks, sightseeing stops or ship excursions, on sometimes uneven surfaces including cobblestones or unpaved pathways and trails. Some destinations may have variations in altitude and/or temperature. Daily pace and timing may vary significantly between longer and shorter travel days, with additional activities possibly occurring in the early morning or evening. Guests are expected to board transportation without assistance. Elevators are not always available at accommodations or sites visited.

• Guests will experience varying altitudes with the maximum elevation of 11,371 feet at Pointe Helbronner.

• 2 nights hotel accommodations
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
• Guided panoramic walking tour of Aosta
• Cable car ride including admission
• Transportation for included tours
• Luggage porterage
• Gratuities to local guide, drivers, porters and wait staff for included meals
• Airport transfer for guests departing during the suggested times