Full Tour du Mont Blanc (9 days)

Duration: 9 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 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 shorter 9-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 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

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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

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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

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Rifugio Elisabetta
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Included

  • Booking the huts

    We will take care of arranging accommodation on the Tour du Mont Blanc for you. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary for every stage and instructions on how to get to the trailhead.

  • Full travel guide

    We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide that includes a route description for the Tour du Mont Blanc, interactive hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek

  • 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

    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.

  • Breakfast in Hotels

    In the Hotels, we include Breakfast for you. Bear in mind that lunch and dinner are not included, but they can be most of the time purchased in or near the hotels.

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 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.

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