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Tour du Mont Blanc South: Chamonix to Courmayeur - 7 Days

Tour du Mont Blanc South: Chamonix to Courmayeur - 7 Days

7 Days
Challenging
Self-Guided

Overview

Trek the western section of the Tour du Mont Blanc, hiking from Chamonix in France to the Italian mountain town of Courmayeur. From Chamonix, trek below the Bionnassay Glacier to the enchanting Refuge de Miage and onto the delightful town of Les Contamines in the Haute Savoie region.

Continue over the Col du Bonhomme to the small village of Les Chapieux before heading over the Italian border to witness the dramatic, jagged peaks of the southern Mont Blanc Massif before descending into Courmayeur. The last day of walking above the Val Ferret features astounding vistas of tumbling glaciers, snowy summits and forested valleys. In the evenings, stay in family-run hotels and chalets serving traditional dishes and, of course, large glasses of red wine!

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 of course be refunded in full.

Highlights

  • Hike the southern section of the Tour du Mont Blanc from Chamonix to Courmayeur
  • Explore the adventure capital of the Alps, Chamonix
  • Walk over the Col du Bonhomme and enjoy far-reaching views of Lac de Roseland
  • Trek the Val Ferret with majestic views of Mont Blanc and Grandes Jorasses
  • Stay in comfortable accommodation with private rooms and en-suites

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Chamonix

Bustling with outdoor enthusiasts, the French Alpine town of Chamonix is only a 90-minute transfer from Geneva Airport. Please supply your 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). Relax in the garden of your hotel under the incredible Mont Blanc massif before exploring the streets, pavement cafes and bars of this famous alpine town.

Accommodation

3-star Hotel in Chamonix

Day 2Les Houches to Les Contamines
17 km
Day 3Les Contamines to Les Chapieux
19 km
Day 4Les Chapieux to La Visaille (Val Veny)
20 km
Day 5La Visaille (Val Veny) to Courmayeur
15 km
Day 6Courmayeur to Val Ferret
13 km
Day 7Onward Travel

What's Included

Accommodation

3-star Hotel (5 nights), Guest House (1 night)

Meals

6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, and 2 dinners

Transfers

  • Luggage Transfers
  • Cable Car
  • Public Bus
  • 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

13-20 km

Average per walking day

808-1334 m

Gain per day

10/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

Nights are spent in three-star hotels and traditional mountain auberges, each well-equipped for trekkers and chosen for their comfort and character. Rooms are simple but very comfortable, and all properties are accustomed to welcoming walkers. Occasional substitutions in off-track towns of equivalent quality may be necessary — these will always be discussed during the booking process.

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Hotel Le Faucigny living room
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Hotel La Chemenaz bedroom small
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Hotel Gai-Soleil bedroom
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Bouton hotel bedroom

What You'll Eat

Six breakfasts and two dinners are included throughout the walk. In smaller mountain properties, meals are often served at communal tables with set mealtimes — a convivial and very alpine way to end a long day on the trail. Lunches are yours to discover along the way, and the towns and villages of the Tour du Mont Blanc are renowned for their artisan cheeses and cured meats, many still produced by hand. Farmers markets are a highlight when encountered, and some 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.

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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

£1,530/person

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