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This well-crafted trekking tour rewards you with new discoveries every day as you explore the different sides, cultures, and landscapes of the range: first through France, and then Italy and Switzerland. The well-marked trails discovered on this guided trip combine into one of the most-famous treks in the world – the Tour du Mont Blanc!

On this tour, you will be trekking the world-famous TMB circuit with an organized group of the trekkers and led by a professional mountain guide. This trekking adventure will reward you with one of the most authentic experiences available in this region as you will be staying in cozy, rustic mountain huts surrounded by the stunning Alps. Discover one of the most famous treks in Europe and make new friends along the way on the Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts tour!

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8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc route with a guided group
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9 days from $2,495USD
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Duration
9 days
Season
Jun-Sep
Activity
Walking
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Mountain huts and Hotel
Difficulty
Hard (4/5)
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This well-crafted trekking tour rewards you with new discoveries every day as you explore the different sides, cultures, and landscapes of the range: first through France, and then Italy and Switzerland. The well-marked trails discovered on this guided trip combine into one of the most-famous treks in the world – the Tour du Mont Blanc!

On this tour, you will be trekking the world-famous TMB circuit with an organized group of the trekkers and led by a professional mountain guide. This trekking adventure will reward you with one of the most authentic experiences available in this region as you will be staying in cozy, rustic mountain huts surrounded by the stunning Alps. Discover one of the most famous treks in Europe and make new friends along the way on the Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts tour!

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Trek the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route and stay in authentic mountain huts

Drink in the beautiful views of the Alps with a group of like-minded hikers and a mountain leader

Savour delicious local cuisine in Italy and France, two countries world-famous for their incredible food and wine.

Enjoy a stress-free trip where every detail is taken care of, allowing you to focus on hiking and making news friends.

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Day 1 Welcome to Chamonix
Arrival in St Gervais les Bains le Fayet, door to the valley of Chamonix, a very typical and historical town in the Alps. Settle into your hotel, and relax before embarking on what will be a truly amazing through-hike.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Chamonix Valley
Included Meals None
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Day 2 Hike to Argentiere via Lac Blanc
Meet at 8:30 am at your hotel with your guide and the taxi. Transfer to les Praz de Chamonix. A lift will take you up to La Flégère where starts the hike. You will get perfect views all day on glaciers and summits on the other side of the valley. The group will follow the balcony trail to Cheserys Lakes, all known for reflecting in their clear blue waters some of the Alps' most famous peaks. The itinerary continues to the beautiful Lake Blanc (2352m). The descent is done more in forest but always on these beautiful paths in balcony. Descent to Argentiere.
Distance 5.5hours, 400-550m of ascent
Overnight Location Mountain hut in Argentière
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
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Day 3 Hike to Trient via Col du Balme
A long but magnificent climb in the forest, then on the easy ridges of Frettes to reach, in the heart of the mountain pastures, the aiguillette des Posettes (2201 m). The panorama on the glaciers of the Mont-Blanc Massif is impressive. Descent on the Posettes Pass (1,997 m) and last efforts to reach the plan des Reines, summit of our stage of the day. At the top of the Balme Pass (2,191m), enjoy a breathtaking view of Chamonix and the valley below, as well as a spectacular panorama including Mont Blanc, the Mer de Glace (glacier) and the Glacier d'Argentière. (2,191 m). Finally the group will descend to Trient (1,300 m).
Distance 6.5hours, 1,000m of ascent
Overnight Location Mountain hut in Trient
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Day 4 Hike to Arpette via Col De La Forclaz and Bovine
Climb to the La Forclaz Pass and hike to the Bovine Mountain pastures (1,987 m) where you get amazing views over the Rhône Valley and Swiss Valais. The group will hike through famous Swiss mountain pastures and their cows producing some of the most famous cheese of the Alps.
Distance 5 hours, 900m of ascent
Overnight Location Mountain hut in Arpette
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Day 5 Hike to Bonatti Hut via Grand Col Ferret
Morning transfer to the small hamlet of Ferret (1700 m). You will go up the Swiss Ferret Valley to the alpine pastures of La Peule (2071 m), and then reach the famous Ferret Pass (2537 m), border between Switzerland and Italy, which offers a unique panorama on the Grandes Jorasses and the Dolent Mountain. Descent to the Elena Hut (2,061 m), then Arnuva, at the foot of Mount Dolent (3,820 m), then balcony hike to the Bonatti Hut (2,025 m) to enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Bonatti Hut
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Day 6 Hike to Col Chécrouit and visit Courmayeur
Crossing to the Bertone Hut (2 000 m) to discover one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Mont-Blanc tour! The famous Grandes Jorasses are in sight. Descent to Courmayeur where you can enjoy the town. Last effort to climb to the Chécrouit pass for our night.
Distance 6.5 hours, 1250m of ascent
Overnight Location Mountain hut near Cecrouit Pass
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Day 7 Hike to Les Chapieux via Col De La Seigne and Ville Des Glaciers
On the way to the Aiguille des Glaciers, hike up through a nice alpine meadow to col La Seigne (2,516 m) where you reach the French Italian border. Stunning point of view on legendary summits such as Mont-Blanc de Courmayeur, Noire de Peutrey, and Grandes Jorasses await you here. Last stage of the day has the group hiking down through alpine meadows leading to the typical hamlet of Les Chapieux. A short transfer take you to les Chapieux for the night.
Distance 5.5hours, 900m of ascent
Overnight Location Mountain hut in Les Chapieux
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Day 8 Hike to Montjoies via Col Du Bonhomme
From the hamlet of Les Chapieux (1,549m), you’ll cross alpine pastures. The ascent to the Croix-du- Bonhomme Pass (2,433 m) offers a spectacular view on the Mont Pourri (3,779 m). The path marks the limit between the Mont Blanc range and the Beaufortain Mountains. The descent passes by the Bonhomme pass (2,329 m). Gradual descent to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge by a Roman path, ancestral path used by the peddlers to connect the alpine valleys.
Distance 5 hours, 950m of ascent
Overnight Location Mountain hut in Montjoies
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Day 9 Hike Tricot Pass, Bellevue and Les Houches to arrive in Chamonix
For this last day of walking, the group will go around the Truc Mountain (1,811 m) to reach the bucolic chalets of Miage (1,559 m). Then, we climb by a steeper path to the Tricot pass (2,120 m). Time for a break to enjoy the panorama of the Val Montjoie, and then you’ll each Bellevue (1,780 m) by a beautiful traverse hike that leads you under the Bionnassay Glacier. Descent by cable car to Les Houches, where you will say good-bye to your guide and the rest of the participants.
Distance 6.5hour, 900m of ascent
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch

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Dates and prices

8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
Price and Dates

This tour is usually run as a fixed-departure tour, however, if you are willing to travel privately, please contact us and we will make an itinerary just for you.

Prices below are per person:

StartFinishDurationPlaces LeftPrice

2025-06-19

St Gervais les Bains le Fayet

9 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-06-27

Chamonix

95+
$2,495USD

2025-07-10

St Gervais les Bains le Fayet

9 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-07-18

Chamonix

95+
$2,495USD

2025-07-31

St Gervais les Bains le Fayet

9 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-08-08

Chamonix

95+
$2,495USD

2025-08-14

St Gervais les Bains le Fayet

9 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-08-22

Chamonix

95+
$2,495USD

2025-09-11

St Gervais les Bains le Fayet

9 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-09-19

Chamonix

95+
$2,495USD
What’s included

Meals

8 breakfasts, 8 box lunches and 7 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodation for 7 nights is included.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour (except for Bonatti Hut, which is not accessible via road). The luggage allowance is 1 piece per person, up to 15kg. Transfers to and from Chamonix are not included.

Also Included

  • English and French speaking trekking leader
  • Aerial trams, gondolas, or chairlift transfers as described on the itinerary
  • 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

Accommodation for 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

This tour is based in mountain huts. Mountain huts are rustic, cozy and full of hikers atmosphere. Please note that while staying in mountain huts, you will sleep in dormitory rooms and share the living space with other fellow travellers.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room where possible. Please enquire about the pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts?

We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. An average of 6 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails or off trail, and/or 700 to 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances of 15 to 18 kilometers.

Do I need a visa to travel to Italy or France?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

When should I book the Tour du Mont Blanc?

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.

What’s the earliest I can hike the Tour du Mont Blanc?

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.

Are meals included on the Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts Tour?

8 breakfasts, 8 box lunches and 7 dinners are included.

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 Chamonix to start this tour?

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.

Is the Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts Tour end?

The tour ends where it starts, in Chamonix.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to France and Italy?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for France and 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.

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