Physical therapy

Day 1 — Les Houches into the Chamonix valley, first climb into France's alpine terrain

Day 2 — Cross into Italy over the Col de la Seigne, camp near Courmayeur

Day 3 — Rest day option in Courmayeur, or continue through the Italian valleys

Day 4 — Climb through larch forest toward the Grand Col Ferret

Day 5 — Cross the Grand Col Ferret into Switzerland, camp near La Fouly

Day 6 — Descend through Swiss farmland and villages toward Champex

Day 7 — Climb back toward the French border through high pasture

Day 8 — Return to France, camp near Tré-le-Champ

Day 9 — Short final stretch back to Les Houches, trip ends