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Full Tour du Mont Blanc (9 days)
Duration: 9 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
> Enjoy beautiful views
> Complete the Tour du Mont Blanc in 9 days
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 9-day trek also starts in Chamonix and is similar to our 10-day Tour du Mont Blanc. During our little faster package, you have a more challenging program but also a stay in a hotel in Courmayeur after completing the Western Tour du Mont Blanc. 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 9-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 Les Houches to Gite Le Pontet
Duration: 10:00 h
Distance: 19.3 km
Ascent: 1420 m
Descent: 1240 m
After arriving by bus from Chamonix to Les Houches, you take your first steps towards the Col de Voza. Here you can either continue via Bellevue to the Bionassay Glacier and Col de Tricot or descend via Refuge du Fioux. The hike via Col de Tricot is worth it, as it takes you over the suspension bridge over the drainage of the glacier. An early highlight of the Tour du Mont Blanc. Your hike continues to the small town Les Contamines-Montjoie where you will be staying for the night.
Gite Le Pontet
Day
2
From Gite Le Pontet to Refuge de La Croix du Bonhomme
Duration: 06:10 h
Distance: 11.3 km
Ascent: 1300 m
Descent: 60 m
After your first night, you hike towards the valley to continue your Tour du Mont Blanc. The valley is spectacular and the view of the Mont Blanc massif is impressive. Once in the valley, climb up to Notre Dame de la Gorge and reach your mountain hut for the night. In case of good weather, you can still hike via the Tre la Tete glacier. 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 Courmayeur
Duration: 06:20 h
Distance: 15.2 km
Ascent: 480 m
Descent: 1450 m
Today you will hike towards Courmayeur. Your first highlight, Lake Combal, lets you enjoy the view of Mont Blanc and its southern face. The Miage and Brenva glaciers and the impressive Peuterey peaks surround you throughout the day. You hike up to just before Courmayeur. From Rifugio Maison Vieille, it is a relatively short walk to Courmayeur. You can also take the cable car to this beautiful Italian town.
Hotel Triolet (Courmayeur)
Day
5
From Courmayeur to Gite Alpage de La Peule
Duration: 11:10 h
Distance: 25.1 km
Ascent: 1850 m
Descent: 1000 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 towards 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
6
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
7
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
8
From Auberge Mont Blanc to Gîte Mermoud
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 17.3 km
Ascent: 1100 m
Descent: 1110 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.
Gîte Mermoud
Day
9
From Gîte Mermoud to Chamonix
Duration: 07:40 h
Distance: 17 km
Ascent: 1380 m
Descent: 680 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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