Many wonderful treks meander through the villages of Mont Blanc and the western region of Swiss Valais.  You will cross through the highest mountain range in western Europe - the Pennine Alps.  You can also hike through the diverse cultures - both French and German speaking areas of the French Alps.  Many exhilarating hikes start in the alpine town of Chamonix at the base of Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc.  Heading eastward into Switzerland, you can cross the Valais by any number of passes that travel through small villages of picturesque dwellings with blackened timber houses and the familiar slate covered rooftops.  You will trek towards the Matterhorn, visiting Zermatt.  The remoteness of this hiking area ensures you will encounter till traffic and much peace and tranquilty.  Enjoy the spectacular views, unequalled by any mountain region in the western hemisphere.  Be aware that sending your luggage ahead of you can be slow and expensive.  Most hikers carry around three days worth of supplies. 

If you’re looking for accommodation before or after your trek, peruse this site for last minute Alps hotels.  One place I can highly recommend is the Eurogroup Hotel Le Royal Ours Blanc. 

There are many wonderful alpine adventures to be had in the French Alps - guided groups, private treks, hiking from inn-to-inn (my personal favourite!).  You can also find many self-guided mountain walks throughout Switzerland, the Italian Alps and the Dolomites.  There are treks suited to all level of experience, so put your boots on and get trekking!