Classic Walking Tours

Tour du Mont Blanc

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a truly spectacular nine day trek circumnavigating the Mont Blanc massif and passing through diverse and beautiful scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland.

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Tour du Mont Blanc

Walking the Tour du Mont Blanc is not for the faint hearted. The days are long and the descents and ascents can be tough. At the end of the day even the fittest will feel achy and exhausted, but you will also feel truly satisfied and delighted.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Chamonix

On your first evening you'll have the opportunity to meet up with the rest of the group and your Trekking Guide. This will give you a chance to check that you have all the correct equipment required and also to run through the weather conditions for the week.

Day 2 - Chamonix to Les Houches

This is the first leg of the TMB and you will start from Chamonix centre in the morning. Today is a short walk, perfect for getting you started. You will end the day in Les Houches. Your bags will be transfered to join you there giving you the chance to re-pack, change or hire any equipment you feel you need.

Day 3- Les Houches to Les Contamines.

Today you will start by taking the Bellvue cable car from les Houches. At the top of the Bellevue there are spectacular views of the Dome du Gouter and the Aiguilles. From here you'll get an idea of the magnitude of the trek and the fascinating scenery the it has to offer.

Day 4 - Les Contamines to Les Chapieux

Todays hikes starts alongside clear running streams and pine forests before ascending to the col Bonhomme. From here you will get spectacular views. From the col it is down hill all the way to the hamlet of Les Chapieux where you will spend the night at the friendly Auberg de la Nova.

Day 5 - Les Chapieux to Courmayeur

Today you will cross into Italy, via the Col de la Seigne (2513m). Our destination is the bustling town of Courmayer. Your bags will be here to meet you

Day 6 - Courmayeur to Refuge Bonnati

Today you will start with an ascent of the Monte De La Saxe Ridge, via the Bertone Hut. This ridge offers fantastic views of the dramatic Italian side of Mont Blanc and the Grande Jorasses. You will have the pleasure of spending the night at the wonderful Bonatti Refuge.

Day 7 - Refuge Bonnatti to La Fouly

Keeping our altitude todays hike takes us along the valley wall to the Elena Refuge which is at the start of the days climb up to col du Grand Ferret and into Switzerland. From the top of the col you will be able to see the snow capped Grand Combin 4,090m and Mont Dolent 3,823m. The terrain is very different on the Swiss side and the descent down to la Fouly is much more gentle than the Italian ascent.

Day 8 – La Fouly to Champex

A relatively easy day which starts off with a gentle downhill walk through woods and pretty Swiss villages. Today you will have time to enjoy a well earned drink by the beautiful lake at Champex. Your bags will be waiting for you at the gite.

Day 9 - Champex to Trient

Todays hike is perhaps one of the most demanding of the tour but the reward is quite magnificent. On reaching the rocky col du Fenetre at 2,670m, the view of the Trient glacier is quite breathtaking. You will need to stop a while to fully appreciate the position you find yourself in looking down towards the seracs and crevasses.

Day 10 – Trient to Argentiere

In the morning you retrace yesterday’s path along the Trient valley for a short time and before climbing up through the woods to reach the Col de Balme. Once across the col you are back in France. Tonight you will stay at the charming Gite de Boerne.

Day 11 - Tre le Champ to Chamonix.

A magnicificent way to end the week walking high above the Chamonix valley with spectacular views of the Mt. Blanc Massif you will go via Lac Blanc, Felgere and Brevant with stunning views all day. Tonight you will again be at the Hotel L'Arve ending the trip where you started.

Day 12: Departure Day.

Onward travel home.

Changes to the itinerary are at the discretion your International Mountain Leader. Changes may be made due to weather conditions, conditions on the mountains, changes in accommodation, or fitness of the group.

Included in the price: 11 nights accommodation,(6 in hotels, 6 in Mountain refuges or gites), 9 evening meals, 11 breakfasts, 10 days guiding with a qualified International Mountain Leader at and 8:1 ratio, all group safety equipment, all ground and up lifts transportation mentioned in the itinerary, transport of bags between hotels, office and car back up when needed.

Not included in the Price: Lunches, evening meals in Chamonix and Courmayeur (3 meals), transport to and from Chamonix, personal insurance, personal equipment, incidental expenditure, any other items not mentioned as included.