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Lace-up your hiking boots for a magical 7-day self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc hike, following the world-renowned tour route. This shortened version of the Tour du Mont Blanc takes in the highlights of the TMB, and uses local transport to shorten the valley bottom walking sections. If you only have a week, this is the best Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary.
The Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Highlights Tour lets you experience the majesty and grandeur of the highest summit in the Alps along a classic route that takes you across borders and through a delightful variety of landscapes and cultures.
Each day holds something new to discover as you follow these well-marked trails from one breathtaking vista to the next. Experience the Mont Blanc massif and the beauty of the surrounding Alpine range from different vantage points as you follow this self-guided hiking tour through the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps.
Follow in the footsteps of generations as you trek along the ancient communication routes that have been travelled through the ages. Join the legacy of those who have encountered the Mont Blanc massif in this personal way. This is an unforgettable alpine hike!
Note that due to the popularity of this tour, it is recommended that you book well in advance, many hotels, guesthouses and refuges along this route sell out a year in advance.
7-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Guest Houses
Lace-up your hiking boots for a magical 7-day self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc hike, following the world-renowned tour route. This shortened version of the Tour du Mont Blanc takes in the highlights of the TMB, and uses local transport to shorten the valley bottom walking sections. If you only have a week, this is the best Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary.
The Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Highlights Tour lets you experience the majesty and grandeur of the highest summit in the Alps along a classic route that takes you across borders and through a delightful variety of landscapes and cultures.
Each day holds something new to discover as you follow these well-marked trails from one breathtaking vista to the next. Experience the Mont Blanc massif and the beauty of the surrounding Alpine range from different vantage points as you follow this self-guided hiking tour through the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps.
Follow in the footsteps of generations as you trek along the ancient communication routes that have been travelled through the ages. Join the legacy of those who have encountered the Mont Blanc massif in this personal way. This is an unforgettable alpine hike!
Note that due to the popularity of this tour, it is recommended that you book well in advance, many hotels, guesthouses and refuges along this route sell out a year in advance.
Follow the best parts of the Tour du Mont Blanc through France, Switzerland and Italy.
The Tour du Mont Blanc hike takes you on a self-guided trek around the tallest peak in the Alps.
Explore three different countries and cultures in just 8 days.
Witness spectacular vistas and stunning Alpine scenery, from imposing peaks to lush valleys to sparkling lakes.
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Why book with 10 Adventures?
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Enjoy a private, self-guided tour for just your group! Prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room. Please note that you can also book this tour without luggage transfers to reduce the price by up to $250USD per person, depending on your group size.
This tour typically runs from mid-July to mid-September, 2025. The prices below are per person.
- Self-guided group of 2-3: $1,375USD per person
- Self-guided groups of 4-5: $1,350USD per person
- Self-guided groups of 6+: $1,325USD per person
Single room supplements will apply to single rooms required
Meals
6 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included. Lunches are at your own expense and can be purchased from local stores or refuges to be eaten along the trail.
Accommodations
Accommodations are included for each night as described. Please remember that due to the popularity of the Tour du Mont Blanc, there is a high likelihood the specific accommodations will vary based on availability but every effort will be made to maintain a similar standard.
Transportation during the Tour du Mont Blanc
Baggage transport is included on this tour (1 piece of luggage per person, up to 15kg). You can reduce the overall cost if you choose to carry your own bag. You are responsible for any personal transfers required for this tour.
Also Included
- A roadbook for the Tour du Mont Blanc (as well as a map and booking vouchers) for a group of two to four people.
- Access to Mon Roadbook mobile app with GPS assistance
- 24/7 Emergency hotline
Not included
- Travel insurance for cancellations, interruptions, loss of luggage, or other needs for assistance.
- Priority processing fee for registrations made within 30 days of departure.
- Anything not mentioned as ‘included’
- Greenhouse gas emission compensation
- Tickets for local public transport and cable cars during the tour (please see FAQ for more info)
- Entrances to monuments, museums
Accommodation for 7-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Guest Houses
Accommodation on the Tour du Mont Blanc is highly variable, and includes shared dormitories, private rooms in guesthouses and private rooms in hotels. For hotels, you will sleep in a double room. At guest houses, the rooms are usually shared (three or four beds), and where possible you will have a double room (this depends on availability when the reservation is made).
Please note that due to the popularity of this tour, it is possible that the specific accommodations listed below may be changed due to lack of availability.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room as a solo travelers. In some cases, there may be other solo travelers, and if desired we can try to match you with participants of the same sex.
How hard is Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour?
This tour is rated as 3/5. Hikers should be able to spend about 5 hours per day on the trail and expect to climb 600-800m in elevation and/or cover 15km in distance.
Do I need a Visa?
Every country is different. It’s important to check with your country to see if they require a visa. You could also try this website, though it’s important that you verify with your government.
Are meals included?
6 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included. Lunches can be purchased and eaten along the way at your own expense.
Do I need travel insurance for Tour du Mont Blanc?
In order to participate in this tour, it is mandatory that you have Health and Medical travel insurance. You can get travel insurance here.
Are the tours in English?
Yes, the tour information is in English. Note this is self-guided, so you won’t have a guide with you.
Where does the tour end?
The tour begins and finishes at Chamonix, which can be reached by bus or train from the Geneva airport and with a gondola ride at the end of the tour.
Do I need vaccines?
Check with your family doctor.
What is Baggage Transfer?
Baggage transfer means you will only carry what you need for the day’s hike. Your bags are transported between your accommodations by vehicle, and you will have access to them every night. If you choose to go without baggage transfers you will need to carry everything you need for the entire week on your back (pay attention to weight!).
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 a 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 refuge's don't open until the middle or end of June.
Can I upgrade my accommodation on the Tour du Mont Blanc?
If you want to stay in private rooms in hotels, please check out the Tour du Mont Blanc in hotels.
How much should I budget for the local transport?
Your expenses are likely to be:
- Bus to Les Houches – free
- Bellevue cablecar: about €15 EUR
- Public transportation Les Contamines – Notre Dame de la Gorge – €3 EUR/person. Not available in June and September
- Shuttle down to Bourg-Saint-Maurice and back to La Ville des Glaciers if you stay in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- The shuttle between Les Chapieux and Ville-des-Glaciers, approximately €3.5 EUR. At the beginning of the season, you need to reserve a taxi.
- The shuttles (regularly scheduled) from Visaille to Courmayeur and from Courmayeur to Arnuva, approximately €3 EUR each. At the beginning and the end of the season, you need to reserve a taxi. Check with your hotel/hut/guest house manager to ask if there are other hikers in the same situation with whom you can share the fare. You can also ask our staff when you make your reservation for the trip.
- The bus (Postal Bus in Switzerland) from Ferret/La Fouly to Champex, approximately 12 CHF. At the beginning and end of the season, you need to reserve a taxi. You can ask our staff to reserve a taxi for you when making the reservation for your trip.
- Bus to Col des Montets – free if you’ve spent the night before in Chamonix Valley
- La Flégère cable car down to Les Praz: about €15 EUR
- Optional: The Col de Balme chairlift and gondola to Le Tour, approximately €20 EUR (Day 6).Bus to Les Houches (Free)
Please note that these prices are approximate and might change.