7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels
Enjoy a fully guided 7-day trek on the Tour du Mont Blanc route
Guided
7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels Overview
Here is your chance to hike the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. Join this guided Tour du Mont Blanc trek that stays in comfortable hotels throughout your trekking tour. This TMB trekking adventure is an English-only trekking tour, so you will not only trek the Tour du Mont Blanc, but you will meet other English-speaking hikers from around the world!
This TMB trekking tour the perfect solution for anyone looking to enjoy the magic of the Tour du Mont Blanc without compromising on comfort. Enjoy hand-picked, comfortable hotels, the comradery of a group of like-minded individuals, luggage transfers each day so you only carry a daypack, most meals, and the expertise of a licensed mountain guide to lead you.
You will enjoy the stunning alpine surroundings as you circle the beautiful Mont Blanc on this 7-day guided Tour du Mont Blanc tour, taking in its majesty every step of the way. With three border crossings, three unique cultures and stunning trails to traverse each and every day, you’ll finish this tour with a true sense of accomplishment, and likely with some new friends as well!
Trip highlights
Trek the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route and unwind in comfortable hotels each night of the tour.
Savour delicious local cuisine in Italy and France, two countries world-famous for their incredible food and wine.
Meet like-minded adventurers as you hike, dine, and soak up the scenery with your small group.
Enjoy a stress-free trip where every detail is taken care of, allowing you to focus on hiking and making news friends.
Day By Day Itinerary
Make your way and settle in as tomorrow you start your guided Tour du Mont Blanc! Chamonix is the starting point for most people who walk the TMB, and it is a very typical and historical town in the Alps. Settle into your comfortable hotel, stroll through Chamonix's quaint cobblestone streets, and relax before embarking on what will be a truly amazing through-hike. Meet your guide and the rest of the group for a welcome briefing, shared over a good meal in a friendly atmosphere.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Chamonix
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
Today you're starting your Tour du Mont Blanc Trekking Tour! Local morning transfer to Les Houches. Bellevue lift takes you up to Bellevue where starts the hike. You first hike down to the end of Bionnassay Glacier for a lovely view on the glacier from a "Nepali hanging bridge". Climb up to Col de Tricot (2120 m). Nice trail down to chalets de Miage (1560 m), charming hamlet overlooked by the Dômes de Miage Summit, time for a rest. Then hike up to chalets du Truc (1720 m). A final push will have you hiking down to the village of Les Contamines Montjoie where you’ll spend the night.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Les Contamines
- Distance:
- 5 hours, 11 km, 650 m of ascent, 1,300 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Short transfer this morning by local bus to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (1210m), a famous Baroque church. Then the group will begin the longest day of this week, starting out on an old roman road. Progressive ascent to Col du Bonhomme (2329m) between Mont-Blanc and Beaufortain ranges. You keep hiking up to col de la Croix-du-Bonhomme (2433 m). Beautiful panoramas over the Vanoise range soon becomes visible as you stare out over France’s first ever national park. The last stage of the day has you hiking down through alpine meadows leading to the typical hamlet of Les Chapieux. Finish the day with a transfer to Bourg-Saint-Maurice and your hotel for the night.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Distance:
- 7 hours, 19 km, 1,300 m of ascent, 950 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After a morning transfer, start hiking from la Ville des Glaciers (1790 m) and pass by a famous cheese farm. Hike up through a nice alpine meadow to Col La Seigne (2516 m) where you reach the French Italian border. Stunning point of view on legendary summits as Mont-Blanc de Courmayeur, Noire de Peutrey, Grandes Jorasses. Then hike down into the Val Veny to the end of Miage Glacier. A short transfer brings you to Courmayeur (1226 m), the Italian Alps capital.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Courmayeur
- Distance:
- 15 km, 5 hours, 750 m of ascent, 950m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
A shorter day in the middle of the week allows you time to rest. Short transfer from Courmayeur to the end of the Italian side of Val Ferret this morning. The hike begins at the foot of the Pré-de-Bar glacier to reach Refugio Elena (2052 m). Hike up to Grand col Ferret (2537m), Italian Swiss border. One last sight on Italy and you hike down through the sweet Swiss alpine meadow to reach the hamlet of Ferret (1 740m). Afternoon transfer on a private vehicle to the village of Champex or La Fouly.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in in Champex or La Fouly
- Distance:
- 14.5 km, 5 hours, 850 m of ascent, 1,000 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
If your TMB Tour spent the night in La Fouly you'll take a transfer to Champex. From Champex, start by hiking through the Swiss mountain pastures and alpine meadows known for the grazing cows that produce some of the Alps' most famous cheeses! From Bovine, enjoy incomparable views of the Rhône River Valley. We also offer an alternate hike: please be aware that this option presents a much longer and more committing adventure. Fenêtre d'Arpette (2665m) is a spectacular high-mountain notch located near the Grands Glacier. Finish the day in the village of Trient (1280m). Transfer to Chamonix in France where you will eat dinner and spend the night in a hotel.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Chamonix
- Distance:
- 14.5-15.5 km, 5-8 hours, 700 m - 1,200 m of ascent, 800 m - 1,400 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Last day in the mountains in the Aiguilles-Rouges range facing Mont Blanc range. You’ll enjoy perfect views all day over glaciers and summits on the other side of the valley. From Col des Montets (1461m), you follow a balcony trail up to lake des Chéserys, famous for reflecting the most famous mountain of the Alps! The itinerary continues to beautiful Lake Blanc (2352m). Finally hike down to La Flégère (1877m) to reach with les Praz de Chamonix with a cable car. Back to Chamonix where you will say good-bye to your guide and the rest of the participants.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- 10 km, 4 hours, 500 m of ascent, 500 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts, 6 box lunches and 5 dinners are included. In addition daily snacks will be included.
- The accommodation for 6 nights is included.
- Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour (1 piece per person, up to 15kg). Transfers to and from Chamonix are not included.
- English and French speaking trekking leader
- Cable car fees
- Energetic snacks
Not included
- Flights
- Any meals not mentioned as included
- Drinks during the meals
- Insurance
Optional Extras
- Extra nights in Chamonix before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
Non-Standard Cancellation
- From 63 to 24 days before your arrival day, you will be charged 60% of the price of your trip.
- From 23 to 17 days before your arrival day, you will be charged 90% of the price of your trip.
- From 16 to 0 days before your arrival day, you will be charged 100% of the price of your trip.
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails and/or 600 to 800 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 15 km.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is extremely popular, and early booking provides a much higher chance of finding suitable accommodation on the Tour du Mont Blanc. During booking, the itinerary may need to be changed to find accommodation.
Most hikers on the Tour du Mont Blanc don't start until the second half of June. The reason is that there is the possibility of snow remaining on the trail, making this trip more challenging and in some cases, dangerous. In addition, many refuges don't open until the middle or end of June.
5 breakfasts, 6 box lunches and 4 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Geneva Airport (GVO) in Switzerland and reach Chamonix by bus or train. You can book a private transfer to your accommodations in Chamonix from the airport as a supplement in advance or arrange your own private transfer.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends where it starts, in Chamonix.
Check with your family doctor.
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.
On this guided Tour du Mont Blanc Trekking tour you can expect dinners in the hotels. These dinners typically consists of a fixed three-course menu, including a starter, main course, and dessert. In Courmayeur, you'll have the delight of dining at a traditional Italian restaurant, where you can enjoy an authentic local culinary experience. Breakfasts are also in the hotels, and you'll enjoy a generous and diverse buffet featuring pastries, fresh bread, homemade jams, fruits, and cereals. For those who prefer savory options, there's also a selection of breads, cheeses, ham, and eggs. For lunches you will have a pack-lunches either prepared by your guide or the accommodation. The picnic has an important place in a day of hiking. Healthy and balanced, it allows you to regain your strength before continuing the day's hike. The tasting of local products is an opening on the traditions and the regional culture, and then it is above all a moment of convivial exchange.
Yes you can hike the TMB if you have dietary restrictions. Hotels and guides on this tour commonly deal with dietary restrictions for vegans, vegetarians, celiacs, and many others. Please note your restrictions during booking as well as the first meeting with your guide.
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