THE gr5 TraiL
The GR5 trail is a recognized long-distance walking route that begins in Hoek Van Holland on the North Sea and ends in Nice, France on the Mediterranean. The section that you’ll be covering during your Pathways trip starts on Lake Geneva and ends in the mountaineering town of Chamonix.
During your walk, you’ll have true alpine experiences as you make your way from the bright turquoise shores of Lake Geneva to the foot of the dominating Mont Blanc and her surrounding massif. You’ll walk each day with the sound of cow bells tinkering in the distance, hiking through green meadows filled with wildflowers, through tiny hamlets & dairy farms and up and over dramatic high passes with postcard-perfect views.
You’ll meet friendly locals and other travelers from various places around the world, sharing stories at the dinner table in your huts each night.
“The thoughtfully planned itineraries truly allowed us to enjoy the destination, the culture, and mountains, and a new place in the world.”
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Walk the first section of the GR5 trail from Lake Geneva to Chamonix as you traverse through some of the most beautiful parts of France
Enjoy delicious Savoyard food while staying in boutique inns & quaint alpine huts
Experience views of the dramatic Dents Blanches & Dents du Midi & the Mont Blanc massif
Summit Le Brévent (sitting at 2525m) and jump on the cable car that drops you in downtown Chamonix, one of the mountaineering capitals of the world
Enjoy a customized itinerary tailored to your preferred activity level, budget, accommodation preferences, interests & schedule
When to go: June - Mid-September
Start/End Airport: Geneva
Minimum recommended length: 8 days / 7 nights
Average Mileage: 6 - 15 miles/day (options to shorten or lengthen)
Pre- or post-trip ideas: Geneva
how it works
All of our itineraries are handcrafted and completely customizable to your preferred travel dates, budget, accommodation preferences and activity level.
From the initial proposal, we’ll work with you to refine your itinerary until it’s just right. On your trip, we'll provide you with everything you need to enjoy a local, authentic Pathways experience and the liberty to explore at your own pace.
To request a personalized proposal, please complete the form below
and we’ll contact you to chat about next steps.
“We’re still feeling the joy from the week spent with Pathways and all our extraordinary friends - both old and new - and the magical things and places we experienced.”
ACCOMMODATIONS
Where you stay on your Pathways trip will enhance your experience. You have a choice of a variety of hotels, auberges and mountain huts that provide beautiful, authentic lodging, allowing you to even more deeply connect with the local culture and atmosphere of the place you’re visiting.
Some of our favorite accommodations:
Villa Kruger Bed & Breakfast in Montreux
Refuge Moëde d’Anterne in the French Alps
Hermitage Paccard in Chamonix
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