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Full Tour du Mont Blanc - Including accommodation before and after

Name: Full Tour du Mont Blanc - Including accommodation before and after
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 1595.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 12 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: 15 - 20 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

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> Trek through France, Italy, and Switzerland
> Complete the full Tour du Mont Blanc
> Accommodation in Chamonix before and after the trek is included

This hike is one of the most famous in Europe and traditionally crosses 3 countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland. The famous Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170-kilometer long circuit, which encircles the Mont Blanc massif and has 10 kilometers of ascent/descent.

Our 12-day trek starts in Chamonix, France, where you spend the night in a cozy hotel. The next morning you leave for Les Houches, the starting point of the Tour Du Mont Blanc. This is essentially the same package as this 10-day adventure, but with overnight stays in Chamonix before and after. Along the way, on the Tour du Mont Blanc you'll spend the nights in French, Italian, and Swiss mountain huts. There you'll meet other hikers and enjoy delicious local dishes. On this adventure, you'll enjoy stunning views of the mountains, snow-capped peaks, and small picturesque mountain villages. You don't have to worry about the logistics of booking the huts, we'll take care of that for you, so all you have to worry about is enjoying this adventure!

This tour does not include luggage transfer, as most huts are only accessible on foot. If you prefer the convenience of having your luggage transported, take a look at our Comfort Package.

Please note that the sample itinerary below is subject to change, as we partner with a wide range of mountain huts to ensure your trip goes ahead seamlessly. Availability may vary, but our flexibility in working with multiple refuges helps us deliver the best possible experience for you.

Itinerary

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Arrival day

Today you must make your way to Chamonix, where we will have booked a hotel room for you. You can spend the afternoon discovering this welcoming mountain town and enjoying some tasty French dishes. Remember to get a map for the Tour du Mont Blanc if you don't have one yet. We also advise you to visit the Office de Tourisme to get all the information that you need about the TMB and on how to get to Les Houches.

Hotel La Croix Blanche (Chamonix)

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From Chamonix / Les Houches to Auberge du Truc

Duration: 06:45 h

Distance: 14.8 km

Ascent: 1410 m

Descent: 700 m

After making your way from Chamonix to Les Houches by bus, you will make your first steps uphill towards the Col de Voza, from where we can admire the ascent to the Mont Blanc through the Gouter refuge. After walking past the Bellevue hotel you will continue to the Bionnassay glacier. The hanging bridge over the drainage of this glacier is perhaps one of the great steps of the Tour. From here we will ascend the Col de Voza where you will already see our accommodation. Here you will be able to enjoy a warm dinner in the dining room.

Auberge du Truc

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From Auberge du Truc to Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme

Duration: 08:45 h

Distance: 17.2 km

Ascent: 1360 m

Descent: 670 m

After a nice breakfast and taking the last pictures of the Domes, we will go to the Chalet du Truc and go down towards Les Contamines-Montjoie. The valley is certainly spectacular and the views towards the Mont Blanc massif and down the valley are certainly memorable. Once in the valley, we will go up towards Notre Dame de la Gorge. You continue the way to Col du Croix du Bonhomme where you will be staying.

Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme

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From Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme to Rifugio Elisabetta

Duration: 09:00 h

Distance: 18.9 km

Ascent: 980 m

Descent: 1230 m

You begin the day with a steep descent into Les Chapieux, then follow the Torrent des Glaciers river with beautiful views of the Mont Blanc Massif as you continue toward La Ville des Glaciers. From there, it's a short stretch to Refuge des Mottets. After a break, the trail climbs again as you head toward your next mountain hut—and today you’ll cross the border into your next country: Italy!

Rifugio Elisabetta

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From Rifugio Elisabetta to Rifugio Maison Vieille

Duration: 04:30 h

Distance: 11 km

Ascent: 450 m

Descent: 730 m

The Miage and Brenva glaciers and the impressive Peuterey peaks surround you throughout the day. Your accommodation for today is on a hill by local standards right before Courmayeur. The sunset with Mont Blanc in the background is your reward for today.

Rifugio Maison Vieille

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From Rifugio Maision Vieille to Rifugio Gio Bertone

Duration: 04:30 h

Distance: 9.3 km

Ascent: 760 m

Descent: 770 m

Welcome to Courmayeur. This is one of the most famous places in the world of mountaineering and is the place from which Bonatti undertook his impressive ascent of Mont Blanc in the 1960s. From here, the ascent to the Rifugio Giorgio Bertone mountain hut is magnificent. From here you get a phenomenal view of Courmayeur and of course Mont Blanc.

Rifugio Gio Bertone

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From Rifugio Gio Bertone to Gîte Alpage de La Peule

Duration: 08:45 h

Distance: 20.7 km

Ascent: 1090 m

Descent: 990 m

Today, enjoy a hearty breakfast: one of the great climbs of the Tour, the Col Ferret, awaits you. First, you hike to Rifugio Bonatti, named after the legendary climber. From here, it takes about 3 hours to cross the col and reach the Swiss Val Ferret. The view of the Grand Combin is breathtaking. You will spend the night in Gîte Alpage de La Peule, just before you descend to La Fouly.

Gite Alpage de La Peule

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From Gîte Alpage de La Peule to Relais D’Arpette

Duration: 07:50 h

Distance: 22.3 km

Ascent: 680 m

Descent: 1090 m

Welcome to Switzerland. Today, you have a fairly mild hike scheduled, from La Fouly to Champex, an idyllic spot in the Swiss Alps. Here you can enjoy the peace and have the opportunity to walk along the shores of the beautiful Lake Champex. You will spend the night at the foot of the Fenêtre d'Arpette, in the Relais d'Arpette of the same name.

Relais D'Arpette

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From Relais D'arpette to Trient

Duration: 07:15 h

Distance: 15.4 km

Ascent: 730 m

Descent: 1060 m

Start the day by passing Gîte Bon Abri. From Plan de l’Au, the trail climbs steadily through forests and meadows to the Alpage de Bovine. After a short break among the grazing cows, continue uphill to the Col de Portalo, the highest point of the day, with stunning views over the Martigny Valley.

Begin your descent through forest paths and open terrain until you reach the Hôtel du Col de la Forclaz. From here, it’s just one final downhill stretch to the village of Trient.

Auberge Mont Blanc

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From Trient to Gîte Le Moulin

Duration: 06:50 h

Distance: 14.6 km

Ascent: 1090 m

Descent: 1020 m

The Col de la Balme is not only the border between Switzerland and France but also the passage that takes us back to the Chamonix Valley from the opposite end to where we left it. From the top, you have an impressive view of Mont Blanc, the Dru, or the Aiguille du Chardonett. From here we go down to Tré la Tête by the Aiguille des Posettes.

Gite Le Moulin

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From Gite Le Moulin to Chamonix

Duration: 09:00 h

Distance: 17.9 km

Ascent: 1300 m

Descent: 1550 m

The so-called southern balcony is a popular excursion among visitors to Chamonix. Shortly after passing through Tré-le-Champ, the route takes you to the Chésérys Ladders—a fun but exposed section that features several ladders and adds a touch of adventure to the hike. Once past this thrilling part, you’ll continue on to Lac Blanc, where breathtaking views await. This is often considered one of the most memorable moments of the entire trek. You can stop for lunch at the Lac Blanc Refuge before tackling the final stretch to the Planpraz cable car. From there, you can either hike all the way down to Chamonix or take the cable car. To shorten this stage, you also have the option of descending by cable car from the Refuge de La Flégère. Spend your afternoon exploring Chamonix, and in the evening, enjoy a traditional Savoyard dinner to end your day in style.

Note: The chairlift down to Chamonix stops operating at 5:00 PM. Make sure to plan your descent accordingly.

Hotel La Croix Blanche (Chamonix)

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Departure day

After breakfast, your Tour du Mont Blanc trekking adventure and our services will be over. From Chamonix, you can go back to Geneva or travel to any other destination in France.

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Included

Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Tour du Mont Blanc. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During your Tour du Mont Blanc, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.
Half-board in Huts

Accommodation at the huts includes dinner and breakfast. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch is not included, but it can be purchased at the huts. Here you can also buy an array of snacks and bottled water.
Accommodation before and after the tour

Accommodation before and after the trek is included. Breakfast is (if possible) part of your stay.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.

FAQ

What Is the Best Season for the Tour du Mont Blanc?
How to get to Chamonix
How to get to the starting point of the route
What if the dates I want are not available?
If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?
How do I know if this trek is right for me?

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Itinerary

Arrival day

Hotel La Croix Blanche (Chamonix)

From Chamonix / Les Houches to Auberge du Truc

Auberge du Truc

From Auberge du Truc to Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme

Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme

From Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme to Rifugio Elisabetta

Rifugio Elisabetta

From Rifugio Elisabetta to Rifugio Maison Vieille

Rifugio Maison Vieille

From Rifugio Maision Vieille to Rifugio Gio Bertone

Rifugio Gio Bertone

From Rifugio Gio Bertone to Gîte Alpage de La Peule

Gite Alpage de La Peule

From Gîte Alpage de La Peule to Relais D’Arpette

Relais D'Arpette

From Relais D'arpette to Trient

Auberge Mont Blanc

From Trient to Gîte Le Moulin

Gite Le Moulin

From Gite Le Moulin to Chamonix

Hotel La Croix Blanche (Chamonix)

Departure day

Included

Full travel guide

Accommodation

Half-board in Huts

Accommodation before and after the tour

Navigation support

Excluded

Traveling to and from

Transfers

Lunch

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

FAQ

What Is the Best Season for the Tour du Mont Blanc?

How to get to Chamonix

How to get to the starting point of the route

What if the dates I want are not available?

If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

How do I know if this trek is right for me?

How to Book

Booking

Availability

Cancellation policy

Reviews

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