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Full Tour du Mont Blanc (10 days)
Duration: 10 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
> Trek through France, Italy, and Switzerland
> Spend your nights in mountain huts
> Complete the Tour du Mont Blanc
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 10-day trek starts in Chamonix, France, and goes around the beautiful Mont Blanc massif. Along the way, you spend the nights in French, Italian and Swiss mountain huts. There you will meet other hikers and enjoy delicious local dishes. During this 10-day adventure, you'll enjoy magnificent views of the mountains, snow-capped peaks and small picturesque mountain villages. You don't have to worry about the logistics of reserving the huts. We'll take care of that for you, so all you have to do is enjoy this unforgettable adventure.
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
Day
1
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
Day
2
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
Day
3
From Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme to Rifugio Elisabetta
Duration: 09:00 h
Distance: 18.9 km
Ascent: 980 m
Descent: 1230 m
No matter from which side you come, you will start the day anyway with an ascent of Col du Croix Bonhomme. From here you can follow the main route towards Les Mottets or you can turn off on the High Route. From Refuge des Mottets, continue towards your mountain hut and today you will reach your next country; Italy!
Rifugio Elisabetta
Day
4
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
Day
5
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
Day
6
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, you should have a good breakfast, because 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
Day
7
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
Day
8
From Relais D'arpette to Auberge Mont Blanc
Duration: 06:55 h
Distance: 15.7 km
Ascent: 730 m
Descent: 1090 m
The Fenêtre d'Arpette, at nearly 2,700 meters, is the highest pass on the Tour du Mont Blanc and offers breathtaking views. The ascent is challenging but rewarding, as you’ll be greeted with panoramic vistas of the Trient Glacier and the Aiguille du Tour on the other side. The descent takes you through a beautiful fir tree forest, leading to the Chalet des Glaciers and the village of Trient. However, if you prefer a gentler route, there is an easier alternative that still brings you to Trient at a more relaxed pace.
Auberge Mont Blanc
Day
9
From Auberge Mont Blanc 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
Day
10
From Gîte Le Moulin to Chamonix
Duration: 06:40 h
Distance: 13.9 km
Ascent: 1280 m
Descent: 600 m
The so-called southern balcony is a well-known excursion for all visitors to Chamonix, but we will take it from Tre la Tete. The climb is easy and in the end, you will enjoy the views from the Lac Blanc, one of the most beautiful memories of the trek. You can have lunch at the Lac Blanc refuge and from here you will go directly to Chamonix. You can spend the rest of the afternoon in Chamonix and in the evening you can try a typical Savoyard dinner.
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