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Full Tour du Mont Blanc (9 days)
Duration: 9 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km / 9 - 12 mi per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m / 1640 - 3281 ft 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 / 12 mi
Ascent: 1420 m / 4659 ft
Descent: 1240 m / 4068 ft
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 / 7 mi
Ascent: 1300 m / 4265 ft
Descent: 60 m / 197 ft
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 / 11.7 mi
Ascent: 980 m / 3215 ft
Descent: 1230 m / 4035 ft
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
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