The french call her la dame blanche to italians shes il bianco and to all who set out to tame her she is known simply as the big one towering above the already towering alps mont blanc commands respect this trip puts committed travellers with excellent fitness on intimate terms with the ceiling of europe rewarding all comers with strolls through quaint alpine villages hearty dinners relaxing spa visits and some of the most jaw droppingly beautiful mountain scenery youll ever s