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One trek, three countries, ten days, 160 kilometres (100 miles), and thousands of steps: even these impressive figures cannot fully reflect the range of emotions you will experience on the Tour du Mont Blanc!

This circuit is the full version of the mythical TMB except for the stage above the Chamonix Valley. Walk the TMB and you will discover the extraordinary diversity of landscapes in the Mont Blanc mountain range.

Immerse yourself in a spectacle of nature with varied flora and fauna, while enjoying your walk with a lightweight pack. In the evenings, your luggage will be waiting for you in accommodation selected for its comfort. A full circuit for an all-round experience.

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 massif.

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10-Day Complete Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

Walk through Italy, France and Switzerland over 10-days on the Tour du Mont Blanc
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10 Days from $1,750USD
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Duration
10 Days
Season
May-Sep
Activity
Walking
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Mountain Huts
Difficulty
Hard (4/5)
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One trek, three countries, ten days, 160 kilometres (100 miles), and thousands of steps: even these impressive figures cannot fully reflect the range of emotions you will experience on the Tour du Mont Blanc!

This circuit is the full version of the mythical TMB except for the stage above the Chamonix Valley. Walk the TMB and you will discover the extraordinary diversity of landscapes in the Mont Blanc mountain range.

Immerse yourself in a spectacle of nature with varied flora and fauna, while enjoying your walk with a lightweight pack. In the evenings, your luggage will be waiting for you in accommodation selected for its comfort. A full circuit for an all-round experience.

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 massif.

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Trip highlights

Enjoy some of the most beautiful, high-level traverses in the Alps

Trek through France, Italy and Switzerland on the famous TMB Trail

Enjoy local culture and food while you trek through local alpine villages

Be amazed by ever-changing views of the Mont Blanc massif.

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Day 1
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Trek to Bionnassay
Today, you will meet the group and your guide in front of the Bellevue cable car at 9 am. The day begins with a climb through the forest, until you reach the summit of Prarion (1969m), from which you can enjoy a 360° panorama. Descent to the Fioux refuge for the night.
Distance 5 hrs 30 min, 800 m (2,625 ft) ascent
Overnight Location Fioux Refuge
Included Meals Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 2
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Over Col du Tricot to Les Contamines
For this second day of walking, get ready to be amazed! By a beautiful route at the foot of the glaciers, you will pass the Col de Tricot (2120 m) and cross the alpine pasture of Truc. Descend to the village of Les Contamines for the night.
Distance 6 hrs, 950 m (3,115 ft) ascent
Overnight Location Gite in Les Contamines
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 3
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Roman Road to Col du Bonhomme
This morning you’ll head up the path following the Roman road to the Col du Bonhomme (2,408 m / 7,900 ft) and the Col des Fours (2,665 m / 8,740 ft). After a picnic with panoramic views, your route then takes you into the Les Chapieux valley, at the end of the Tarentaise, home of Beaufort cheese production!
Distance 7 hrs, 1,450 m (4,750 ft) ascent
Overnight Location Refuge in Les Chapieux
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 4
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Into Italy via the Col de la Seigne
Today, you have a magnificent day ahead with views of Mont Blanc beckoning! Start with a climb up to the Col de la Seigne (2,514 m / 8,250 ft), which marks the border between France and Italy. You will then enter the Aosta Valley via Val Veni. The Italian side of Monte Bianco is revealed, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Maison Vieille refuge awaits at the end of this stage.
Distance 6 hrs, 1,100m (3,600 ft) ascent
Overnight Location Refuge in Maison Vielle
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 5
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Courmayeur and Refugio Bonatti
The fifth day of the walk starts with a descent into Courmayeur, the Italian “Chamonix”, passing through the old village. You will then climb back up to Val Sapin and the Bertone refuge. You will end the day at the Bonatti refuge, named after a famous Italian mountaineer and facing the impressive Frébouze glacier. Note that luggage cannot be delivered to Rifugio Bonatti, so you will need to pack an overnight bag on this day.
Distance 6 hrs, 1,100m (3,600 ft) Ascent
Overnight Location Refugio Bonatti
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 6
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Cross the Grand Col Ferret into Switzerland
On the sixth 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.
Distance 6 hrs 30 min, 900m (2,950 ft) Ascent
Overnight Location Inn in La Fouly (Shared room)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 7
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Pretty Champex
Today, you will discover Val Ferret in Switzerland and its small traditional villages, before arriving in Champex with its pretty lake. This stage ends with a short climb to our accommodation for the night, a comfortable inn with a soothing atmosphere.
Distance 6 hrs 30 min, 650m (2,130 ft) Ascent
Overnight Location Inn in Champex (Shared room)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 8
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Trek above the Rhone Valley
On this day of walking, you can look forward to a superb high-level traverse above Martigny. In the distance, the vineyards of the Rhone Valley bear witness to Swiss wine production. Descent towards the small village of Trient along the Bisse du Trient irrigation channel. Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, there may be an option to take the majestic alpine route via the Fenêtre d’Arpette (2,665 m / 8,740 ft). Your guide will decide on the best option.
Distance Option 1: 5 hrs, 715m (2,345 ft) ascent Option 2: 7 hrs, 915m (3,000 ft) ascent
Overnight Location Inn in Trient (Shared room)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 9
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Hike back into France
It’s time to go back to France. As the day progresses, the view of the Chamonix valley opens up and becomes breathtaking. The small village of Le Tour is waiting for us, to spend the night in a warm gîte
Distance 5 hrs, 1,000 m (3,280 ft) Ascent
Overnight Location Inn in Le Tour (Shared room)
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 10
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Last day into Chamonix
On the last day of your hike, set off for the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. The path follows a high-level route with fantastic views of Mont Blanc – definitely one of the most famous landscapes in the Chamonix valley! You will then walk down to La Flégère and another magnificent traverse to Planpraz. Take the cable car down to the center of Chamonix. Possibility to take a bus to Les Houches. You have now come full circle!
Distance 7 hrs, 1,350m (4,430 ft) Ascent
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch (guided only)

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Dates and prices

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 10-Day Complete Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts. Prices below are per person.

StartFinishDurationPlaces LeftPrice

2025-05-31

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-06-09

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-06-14

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-06-23

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-06-28

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-07-07

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-07-12

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-07-21

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-07-26

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-08-04

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-08-09

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-08-18

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-08-23

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-09-01

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-08-30

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-09-08

Chamonix Valley

100
$1,750USD

2025-09-06

Chamonix Valley

10 days / 3 Spaces Left

2025-09-15

Chamonix Valley

103
$1,750USD
What’s included

Meals

The guided tour option includes 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches,9 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 10-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 9 breakfasts and 9 dinners in gites or mountain huts along the route, but you can order lunches for an extra charge.

Accommodations

Accommodation for 9 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 5 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 5. Luggage is one soft-bag per person up to 12kg maximum
  • Showers where applicable

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, private groups only)

Accommodation for 10-Day Complete Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

This tour is based in shared accommodation in Mountain Huts, Gites or dormitories. Please note that in some cases you can upgrade to double rooms with an extra supplement (only if booking a privately guided or self-guided tour.) Private room upgrades are not possible on scheduled group departures.

 

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

How hard is the 10-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 10-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?

The guided tour option includes 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 10-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 9 breakfasts and 9 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 10-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 10-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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