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Full Tour du Mont Blanc - Including accommodation before and after

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!

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 Vert Lodge (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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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.
Accommodation before and after the tour

Accommodation before and after the trek is included. Breakfast is part of your stay.

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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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Full Tour du Mont Blanc - Including accommodation before and after