7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
Overview
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
This is almost the complete circuit, starting at the southern end of the Chamonix Valley in Les Houches and finishing at the other end of the Chamonix Valley in Le Tour.
This route is a circuit that takes you through France, Italy and Switzerland, discover the highest peak of the Alps from all angles, as well as the amazing surrounding scenery.
As you walk along, the diversity of the different valleys on the Tour du Mont Blanc will be revealed to you. Enjoy the pleasure of hiking with a lightweight pack and nights spent in comfortable mountain refuges for an unforgettable adventure.
7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts Overview
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
This is almost the complete circuit, starting at the southern end of the Chamonix Valley in Les Houches and finishing at the other end of the Chamonix Valley in Le Tour.
This route is a circuit that takes you through France, Italy and Switzerland, discover the highest peak of the Alps from all angles, as well as the amazing surrounding scenery.
As you walk along, the diversity of the different valleys on the Tour du Mont Blanc will be revealed to you. Enjoy the pleasure of hiking with a lightweight pack and nights spent in comfortable mountain refuges for an unforgettable adventure.
Trek through France, Italy and Switzerland on the famous TMB Trail
Enjoy local culture and food while you trek through local alpine villages
Savour the atmosphere in authentic mountain huts
Be amazed by ever-changing views of the Mont Blanc massif.
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Itinerary for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
Trek to Les Contamines
Meet at the cable car station at 9 am for the ascent to Bellevue. The route takes you through the Col de Tricot Mountain pass and across the Alpage du Truc mountain pastures via a beautiful route along the foot of the glaciers. Night in a B&B or inn in Les Contamines.
Over Grand du Bonhomme to Les Chapieux
This stage to the TMB is a big one, and starts on the Roman road, which marks the start of the climb up to the Col du Bonhomme and the Col des Fours Mountain passes. In the afternoon, you will join the Les Chapieux valley at the end of the Tarentaise, home of the famous cheese.
Walk into Italy and the Aosta Valley
On the third day of your walk, it will already be time to enter a new country. After a superb climb with Mont Blanc ahead of you, you will pass through the Col de la Seigne, a route linking France and Italy. This will take you into the Aosta Valley via Val Veni and the Italian side of Mont Blanc is revealed. The evening is spent in a comfortable refuge.
Through Courmayeur to Refuge Bonatti
The day begins with a descent into the old village of Courmayeur. You will then climb up towards the Bertone refuge to enjoy amazing views over the Mont Blanc Mountain range. Simply breathtaking! The day will be rounded off with a beautiful traverse to the Bonatti refuge, marking the end of a stunning stage.
Note that luggage cannot be delivered to Rifugio Bonatti, so you will need to pack an overnight bag on this day.
Hike into Switzerland!
On the fifth day of walking, you will enter another new country on your Tour du Mont Blanc! After a climb with magnificent views of Mont Dolent, you will cross the Grand Col Ferret mountain pass into Switzerland. The day ends with a gentle descent to the mountain pastures of La Peule and the small village of La Fouly, a picture postcard setting in the Valais.
High Level Traverse above Rhone Valley
After a short transfer in Val Ferret to Champex, you will embark on a beautiful high-level traverse above Martigny and the Rhone valley. In the distance, the vineyards bear witness to the canton’s wine production. Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, there may be an option to take the Fenêtre d’Arpette route and enjoy a beautiful alpine setting. Your guide will make the best decision
Back to the Chamonix Valley
Your last day on the TMB and time to return to France. Views over the Chamonix valley open up on the way down, as you enjoy a final breathtaking moment before arriving at the village of Le Tour, which marks the end of your adventure.
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Dates and prices for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
This tour is typically run as a scheduled departure tour where you would be joining a group.
It is possible to be run as a private self-guided trip for 2 or more guests, or private guided trip for 4 or more guests. Please enquire about prices for private trips.
Join a Scheduled Small Group Tour
Join an international and French group of trekkers to complete the 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts. Prices below are per person.
| Start | Finish | Duration | Places Left | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-08-31 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 0 Spaces Left | 2025-09-06 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 0 | $1,250USD | ||
2025-09-14 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 1 Spaces Left | 2025-09-20 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 1 | $1,250USD | ||
2026-05-31 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-06-06 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-06-07 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-06-13 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-06-14 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-06-20 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-06-21 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-06-27 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-06-28 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-07-04 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-07-05 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-07-11 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-07-12 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-07-18 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-07-19 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-07-25 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-07-26 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-08-01 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-08-02 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-08-08 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-08-09 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-08-15 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-08-16 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-08-22 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-08-23 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-08-29 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-08-30 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-09-05 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-09-06 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-09-12 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD | ||
2026-09-13 Chamonix Valley 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2026-09-19 Chamonix Valley | 7 | 5+ | $1,325USD |
What’s included for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
Meals
The guided tour option includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners in gites or mountain huts along the route, but you can order lunches for an extra charge.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 6 nights is included. Accommodation before and after the tour can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included during the tour. No other transport is included. The transfer of one piece of luggage per person is provided every day between the different accommodations (except on the evening of day 4 to the Bonatti Hut). One soft bag per person, of a maximum of 12kg each (duffle bag type).
Also Included
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide (guided tour only)
- Accommodation as described in the trek program
- Half board for self-guided tours and full board for guided tours, as described in the trek program
- Packed lunches prepared by a chef (guided tours only)
- Dried fruit and nut snacks prepared by a chef (guided tours only)
- Luggage transfers every night except for night 4. Luggage is one soft-bag per person up to 12kg maximum
- Showers where applicable
- Cable car ticket
Not Included
- Transport to and from the start of the trek
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Supplements for private or single rooms
- Any private transport or cable car tickets not included in the trek program
- Assistance and cancellation insurance
- Anything not listed in “Included in the price”
- Gratuities
- Insurance
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Private transfer to hotel from airport
- Upgrade to full board (for self-guided travellers)
- Upgrade to double rooms (where possible)
Accommodation for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
This tour is based on shared accommodation in Mountain Huts, Gites or dormitories. Please note that in some cases you can upgrade to double rooms with an extra supplement (please contact us for the pricing, this is only available for self-guided or private guided groups).
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Single Rooms are not available as this tour takes place in mountain huts, gites and/or inns, and you will be sharing rooms/dormitories.
Non-Standard Cancellation
- 64 days or more prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 45% of the total trip cost (full deposit)
- Between 24 and 63 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 50% of the total trip cost.
- Between 19 and 23 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 60% of the total trip cost.
- Between 11 and 18 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 85% of the total trip cost.
- 10 days or less: the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total trip cost.
Frequently asked questions for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
How hard is the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 4 / 5. You will hike 5-7 hours a day, with lots of uphill and downhill. The path might be easy, but you’ll still move your body every day!
Do I need a visa to travel to France or Italy?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?
The guided tour option includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners in gites or mountain huts along the route, but you can order lunches for an extra charge.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
How do I get to Les Houches to start this tour?
Fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), formerly known as Cointrin Airport. You can arrange a private transfer or take public transport to Chamonix. To get to Les Houches you can take a bus or taxi from Chamonix.
Is the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour in English?
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking. There will often be international as well as French guests on the tour, and the tour guides are multi-lingual. If you are travelling as a self-guided hiker, the information provided will be in English, however, you can also request for it to be in French.
Where does the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour end?
The tour ends in Le Tour, a village near Chamonix. You can take a taxi or public transportation to get to Chamonix.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to France or Italy?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for France or Italy?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
Will everybody speak English?
While your guide will speak English, other trekkers in your group will come from other countries, and may not speak English.
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