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Magical Tour du Mont Blanc - 8 Days

Magical Tour du Mont Blanc - 8 Days

8 Days
Challenging
Self-Guided

Overview

Experience the world-famous 'Tour du Mont Blanc' in 8 days. Starting and finishing in Chamonix, ascend by cable car to high grazing pastures and onto alpine trails as you circumnavigate western Europe's highest mountain. Trek into Italy, hiking over the Col de la Seigne and to the chic, cobbled streets of Courmayeur. Stay in the charming lakeside village of Champex and choose between the classic Bovine Route or the challenging, rocky trail of the Fenêtre Arpette.

The final day of trekking culminates by crossing back into France over the Col de Balm . Sitting high above the head of Chamonix Valley, soak up the panorama of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, verdant meadows and historic villages that make the Tour du Mont Blanc one of the most coveted treks in the world.

Please note: additional transfer fees may apply if our regular accommodation providers have no availability for your preferred departure date. Should this occur, the cost will be communicated to you prior to confirming the booking. If you choose to cancel as a result, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a snapshot of the best routes of the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc Circuit
  • Hike through the stunning high Alps of France and Italy
  • Follow rugged mountain trails over the Col de la Seigne, Grand Col Ferret and Col de Balme
  • Discover the famous French mountain town of Chamonix
  • Sample typical Savoyard dishes such as cheese fondue and tartiflette
  • Skyway Pass to enjoy a view of the mountains from the luxury of a cable car that rotates 360 degrees as you ascend Mont Blanc
  • Stay in family-run hotels in private rooms with ensuites

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Chamonix

From Geneva, we transfer you to Chamonix. Bustling with outdoor enthusiasts, the French Alpine town of Chamonix is only a 90-minute transfer from Geneva Airport. Please supply flight details as soon as you can if you are arriving via Geneva (see the How to get there section on the website for the conditions). From the garden of your hotel, relax under the incredible Mont Blanc massif before further exploring the streets, pavement cafes and bars of this famous alpine town. Accommodation: Hotel Oustalet Run by the Durban sisters, Agnes and Veronique’s 3* hotel is a typical timber alpine chalet located in the heart of Chamonix. From their spacious garden, relax poolside with exceptional views of the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc.

Accommodation

3-star Hotel in Chamonix

Day 2Tre-le-Champ via Lac Blanc to Le Flegere
7 km
Day 3Le Flegere to Les Houches
17 km
Day 4Les Houches to Les Contamines
17 km
Day 5La Visaille into Courmayeur, Italy
15 km
Day 6Rest day in Courmayeur
Day 7Courmayeur to Val Ferret
13 km
Day 8Onward Travel

What's Included

Accommodation

3-star Hotel (7 nights)

Meals

6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, and 0 dinners

Transfers

  • Shuttle
  • Luggage Transfers
  • Public Bus
  • Train
  • Private Vehicle Transfers

Guidance & Support

  • Itinerary & Walk Notes
  • Walking App for Navigation
  • 24/7 on-trip support

How We Rate This Walk

5

Stroll Walking Level

Challenging

Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.

Steeper climbs and longer distances. You'll need good fitness and some hiking experience to fully enjoy these walks.

View Fitness Guide

5

Days on the trail

7-17 km

Average per walking day

808-1076 m

Gain per day

10/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

Nights are spent in three-star hotels, small family-run hotels and traditional mountain auberges, each well-equipped for trekkers and chosen for their comfort and character. All rooms are private and ensuite with the exception of night eight in Trient, where shared bathrooms are unavoidable due to limited accommodation — though from experience they are always clean with plenty of hot water. Your luggage travels with you each night, so there is no need for sleep sheets or towels. Twin rooms in Switzerland typically feature two separate mattresses with individual linen, which can be pushed together or placed in a shared frame. Occasional substitutions of equivalent quality may be necessary — these will always be discussed during the booking process.

Note: If accommodation in Trient is unavailable, we will book Martigny instead, which requires a private return transfer at an additional cost of approximately £190 GBP.


Auberge Mont Blanc bedroom
Exterior of Hotel L'Arve on the Tour du Mont Blanc
Hotel Oustalet Dining Room Small
Hotel floridiana bedroom
Hotel Oustalet bedroom
Hotel Le Faucigny living room
Crampon-Hotel exterior small
Bouton hotel bedroom

What You'll Eat

Seven breakfasts are included throughout the walk. Lunches are yours to discover along the way, and the towns and villages of the Tour du Mont Blanc are renowned for their artisan breads, mountain cheeses and cured meats, many still produced by hand. Farmers markets are a highlight when encountered, and many accommodations will prepare a packed lunch on request. Daily walk notes include detailed suggestions on where to buy lunch each day.

Note: Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended as specialist ingredients can be harder to source in the mountains.

Dinner at restaurant
healthy-hikers-dinners
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Hotel l'Oustalet sweet treats.jpg
Breakfast at Hotel Crampon on the TMB

More About This Trip

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The Mont Blanc Experience

Wonder
Stroll rugged mountain trails through France, Italy and Switzerland around Mont Blanc
Straddle Col de la Seigne, then descend beneath tumbling glaciers into Val Veny
Traverse Courmayeur’s cobbled streets and the high Balcony Route towards Grand Jorasses
Wellness
Rejuvenate, restore & recharge. Tour du Mont Blanc, where big mountains change everything
105 miles. Three countries. One transformative journey. Circle the roof of Europe, one mindful step at a time
Unwind in Chamonix chalet gardens with pool, sauna and Aiguille du Midi views
Nature
Follow the Lac Blanc Balcony Trail with cobalt water and Mont Blanc vistas
Watch ibex, chamois and marmots across sheer rock faces and alpine pastureswalk under La Ville des Glaciers amid alpine pasture
Cross Grand Col Ferret past flower-filled Swiss hamlets, glaciers and lush valleys

From

£1,915/person

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