Tour du Mont Blanc (trip)
Tour du Mont Blanc
- Chamonix, France
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,295* per person | 8 Days | June-September |
| Simple accommodations | Exertion level: 6 | |
| Operator: Adventures Within Reach | 12 people max | |
The Tour of the Mont Blanc is the most popular trek in Europe and is considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular tours in the world. This 105 mile (170 km) trek goes over the Swiss, French, and Italian Alps, crossing 10 mountains passes, and admiring 40 glaciers. This 6-day trek shortens the distances with several transfers by car and by cutting out some sections that you can hike on your own near Chamonix.
Enjoy the spectacle offered by the Mont Blanc massif, the highest mountain chain in Western Europe, and be enchanted with its 400 mountaintops. 8 days surrounded by idyllic landscapes, charming people, mountain huts with superb views, and the gastronomy of three different countries.
We work with established local guides in Chamonix to provide the best value and quality of guiding possible. Your guide will be a licensed French trekking guide (known as an “accompagnateur de montagne” or mountain leader) from the Chamonix area and your group will be a combination of hikers of different nationalities.
Weekly departures from June through mid-September.Loading map, please wait...
Locations visited/nearby
France, Italy, Switzerland
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Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in the Chamonix Valley
Visiting: Geneva, Switzerland to Chamonix, France
Transfer on your own to Chamonix. Check-in to your hotel upon arrival in Chamonix.
Meet your guide and trekking group at the guide’s office in downtown Chamonix at 6pm for a pre-trip briefing.
Overnight at the Hotel de l’Arve (our recommendation) or similar in Chamonix. Other hotel options available.
- Meals:
- Standard Lodging: Hotel de l’Arve
- Luxury Lodging: Le Morgane or the Hameau Albert 1er
Day 2 : Hike to the Val Montjoie
Visiting: France
The day starts by taking a lift with panoramic views of the Mont Blanc, the Aiguilles Rouge and the Aravis massifs. The hike crosses the Bionnassay stream and heads down to Les Contamines in the Val Montjoie.
Hiking time: 6 hours
Elevation up: 570m / 1870ft
Elevation down: 1200m / 3900ft
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 3 : Hike in the Beaufortin
Visiting: France
The hike heads to the Col du Bonhomme and leaves the Val Montjoie for the Beaufortin. On the descent you'll discover a summer hamlet and pasture.
Hiking time: 6.5 hours
Elevation up: 1270m / 4160ft
Elevation down: 930m / 3050ft
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 4 : Hike to the Val Veny
Visiting: France / Italy
You'll reach the Italian border at the Col de la Seigne. On the descent the landscape is dominated by impressive rock walls and snow-covered summits.
Hiking time: 6.5 hours
Elevation up: 720m / 2360ft
Elevation down: 840m / 2755ft
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 5 : Hike in the Swiss Val Ferret to the Arpette valley
Visiting: Italy / Switzerland
Today you'll cross over into Switzerland and end the day in the town of Champex along a lake.
Hiking time: 5 hours
Elevation up: 770m / 2530ft
Elevation down: 850m / 2790ft
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 6 : Trient Valley
Visiting: Switzerland
The hike to the summer pasture of Bovine leads to great views of the Rhône Valley and the Bernese Oberland. The hike ends at the Col de la Forclaz after passing near the Trient glacier.
Hiking time: 5.5 hours
Elevation up: 720m / 2360ft
Elevation down: 840m / 2755ft
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Mountain Hut/ Hiker's Inn
Day 7 : Hike to the Chamonix Valley
Visiting: Switerland / France
A last climb takes you from Switzerland into France with magnificent views of the Mont Blanc.
Hiking time: 5 hours
Elevation up: 910m / 2985ft
Elevation down: 800m / 2625ft
- Meals: BL
- Standard Lodging: Hotel de l’Arve
- Luxury Lodging: Le Morgane or the Hameau Albert 1er
Day 8 : Departure
Visiting: France - Geneva
Departure on own from Chamonix.
- Meals: B
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