True to its legend, the Mont Blanc is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful massifs of the Alps. Our Tour du Monte Blanc (TMB) classic circuit will lead you on an exploration from France to Italy to Switzerland to discover some of the most famous peaks in the Alps while experiencing different cultures. The landscapes are breath-taking with innumerable alpine peaks, blue lakes, high scenic passes, and stunning glaciers surrounding the impressive Mont Blanc massif, which is constantly in the background on this circumnavigational trek. This hike is reasonably demanding; however, you only need to carry a light backpack due to luggage transport logistics each day of this itinerary. In the evenings, you will enjoy tasty French and Italian cooking, paired with a hearty serving of Swiss hospitality in the traditional alpine villages and accommodations that welcome us along the way. Come see what one of the World’s most famous hikes is all about.
Tour Highlights:
• A world-famous hiking itinerary with luggage transport - an incontestable must of alpine trekking for any hiking enthusiast.
• Visiting 3 countries in one trek; France, Italy & Switzerland
• Quaint, comfortable, and unique alpine lodges
• Day after day of changing stunning scenery and spectacular views
• Experiencing glacial landscapes
This trek promises an unforgettable expedition amidst nature's splendor, providing a perfect blend of adventure, culinary delights, and heartwarming cultural experiences in the Alpine wonderland.
On this day, you begin your journey in the charming, traditional village of Les Houches. Meeting with your guide at 6 pm for a trip orientation meeting and introduction of the group. Hotel check-in is available after 3pm.
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Les Houches; half board.
Walking through the pleasant village of Les Houches will mark the start of our trek. We’ll take the cable car to Bellevue (included) which makes for an easier first day, cutting out the first ascent. The TMB path contours through the forest high above the Bionnassay Valley while looking out over alpine hamlets with excellent views of Mont Blanc and the foothills of the Alps. The Dôme du Gouter and Aiguille de Bionnassay dominate the views with an impressive glacier between them. The group will then climb over the Col de Tricot and the steep but scenic descent follows a series of switchbacks to Chalet de Miage. The end of the day you descend to the lovely traditional village of Les Contamines.
4 to 5 hours of walking, +640m/2100ft, -1275m/4183ft, 12km/7.5mi
Overnight in a 4* hotel in Les Contamines; half board.
A short private transfer to Notre Dame de la Gorge (10 min, included). Climb over the Col du Bonhomme and the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme leading to the Chapieux valley. Over the Aiguille des Glaciers, you will be in the midst of splendid sights.
6 to 7 hours of walking, +1,200m/3937ft, -900m/2953ft, 14.5km/9mi
Overnight in shared 3-4 bed rooms in mountain lodge; half board.
Bus transfer to Ville des Glaciers (5-10 min, included) and the departure of today’s hike. We venture over the Col de la Seigne to the Italian side of the border. On this walk, you can expect spectacular sweeping views. Descend into Val Ferret and a private transfer is planned from La Cantine de la Visaille to Courmayeur (30 min).
6 hours of walking, +700m/2297ft, -1000m/3281ft, 15km/9.3mi
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Courmayeur; B&B. Dinner in restaurant.
From Courmayeur, private transfer to Val ferret (30-40 min, included) and the start of today’s hike. Cross the Grand Col Ferret and arrive in the quaint but beautiful village of La Fouly and our lodging in Switzerland. Take in the exceptional views over the massif of Combins in the East and the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
6 to 7 hours of walking, +850m/2789ft, -1000m/3281ft, 13km/8.1mi
Overnight in a 3* hotel in La Fouly; half board.
From La Fouly, we start from our hotel on a bucolic hike in one of the most beautiful valleys of Valais. Admire the quaint villages and typical local alpine architecture. We’ll end the day hiking up to the Swiss village of Champex and its lake.
5 to 6 hours of walking, +500m/1640ft, -600m/1969ft, 14.8km/9.2mi
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Champex; half board.
Today we start hiking from our hotel and pass through small alpine hamlets until climbing up to cross through the pastures of Bovine via a balcony trail overlooking the Rhone Valley. We descend directly to our lodging tonight in an authentic mountain lodge.
5.5 to 6.5 hours of walking, +800m/2625ft, -1365m/4579ft, 15km/9.3mi
Overnight in a mountain lodge in Trient, shared rooms; half board.
Over the Col de la Balme and back to France with fantastic views on the Mont Blanc and Aiguille Verte, you will have the option of 2 alternative routes for the descent to Tour or into the village of Argentière.
6 to 7 hours of walking, +1000m/3281ft, -820m/2690ft, 11.2km/7mi
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Argentière; half board.
Enjoy the wonderful Balcon des Aiguilles Rouges, before a climb to Lac Blanc. Take in all the beautiful surrounding scenery: Aiguille Verte, Les Drus, La Mer de glace, Aiguilles de Chamonix, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Aiguille du Goûter, and last but not least, Mont Blanc! Descend to Chamonix by Le Praz. We end the day taking the cableway of La Flégère and a bus to our hotel in Chamonix (included).
6 hours of walking, +900m/2953ft, -1100m/3609ft, 9.6km/6mi to the Flégère cable car.
Overnight in a 4* hotel in Chamonix; B&B, dinner in restaurant.
Departure after breakfast and hotel check-out (10am).
Itinerary Modification
Sometimes, we must modify the indicated itinerary. This might be due to the organization of the trip (fully booked accommodations, closed off trails, paths or roads or weather conditions, etc.) Please note, these modifications are always made in your interest, for your safety and comfort!
Extend your trip in Chamonix (Optional):
Stay 2 extra nights in your 4* hotel in Chamonix after your guided tour (or before) to enjoy extra time in Chamonix on this self-guided itinerary.
D1 (D10 if adding on to TMB itinerary) – Chamonix and the Aiguille du Midi
In your travel pack, you will find vouchers to the cable car of the Aiguille du Midi and take the famous “step in the void”. Be careful, you need to book your departure date and time for Aiguille du Midi before your trip with the code in your voucher on this website: https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/fr/aiguille-du-midi
With your phone app, explore the city and history of Chamonix on your own schedule. Enjoy a relaxing time in the afternoon in the QC Spas (entrance included) https://www.qcterme.com/ The perfect way to recover after your trek.
Overnight in 4* hotel in Chamonix; B&B.
D2 (D11 if adding on to TMB itinerary) - Chamonix and the sea of ice
Today, take the small traditional train of Montenvers. The ride above the sea of ice is astonishing.
Here, a gondola allows you to go discover the Ice Cave! A place where you enter the bowels of the glacier for a memorable visit! You can also visit the Glaciorium to understand all the history and the evolution of the sea of ice. Finally, there are restaurants to welcome you comfortably, without forgetting the mythical Montenvers hotel, facing the famed Drus!
Overnight in 4* hotel in Chamonix; B&B or equivalent in Chamonix; B&B.
D3 (D12 if adding on to TMB itinerary) – End in Chamonix
Departure after breakfast.
Accommodations in double room with en-suite bathroom in hotel in Les Houches 3*, Les Contamines 4*, Chapieux 3*, Courmayeur 3*, Argentière 3* and Chamonix 4* and in double room in mountain lodge-hotel in Trient, most of time with an en-suite bathroom but we can’t guarantee it.
(No reduction if the room does not have en-suite bathroom).
First choice list below:
D1 : Hotel du Bois 3* in Les Houches, http://www.hotel-du-bois.com/fr/accueil.htm
D2 : Hotel La Chemenaz 4* in Les Contamines,
D3 : Refuge de la Nova in Chapieux, (no singles available)
D4 : Hôtel Triolet 3* in Courmayeur,
D5 : Hôtel Edelweiss 3* in La Fouly,
D6 : Hôtel Splendide 3* in Champex,
D7 : Auberge du Mont Blanc in Trient, (no singles available)
D8 : Hotel de la Couronne 3* in Argentière,
D9 : Park Hôtel Suisse 4* in Chamonix www.chamonix-park-hotel.com
Please Note: Accommodations may be changed for equivalent comfort to make specific date requests work. The list above is our preferred list, but not guaranteed. Only 2 single rooms per trip allowed by most accommodations (singles not available on D3 or D7). Single Supplement fee included in single room rates.
Grand Angle Employed Certified Alpine Hiking Guide
All Meals Provided: Half board with breakfast and dinner + picnic lunch on trail daily + hiking snacks (energy bars, nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, etc.)
-If required and told in advance, we can adapt meals to participants with specific diets (for example for vegan, gluten free diet, food allergies, etc).
Chamonix Extension Package (optional) / per person rates = +535 € (Dbl. Occupancy); +785 € (Single occupancy)
The price of the extension includes:
The Mont Blanc Multipass
4 excursions sites : Aiguille du Midi (Except Panoramic Mont-Blanc - Pointe Helbronner), Montenvers - Mer de Glace, Tramway du Mont-Blanc, Skyway* (Italie)
Access to the cable care in the area of Brevent – Flégère / Grands Montets, Balme – Le Tour- Vallorcine
Access to the chairlift of Les Bossons
Access to the SPA of the QC Termes of Chamonix https://www.qcterme.com/fr/chamonix-mont-blanc/qc-terme-chamonix
2 nights in hotel 3* and B&B
Luggage transport (1 bag per person with weight limit of 15kg/33lbs)
Certain transfers, detailed in the itinerary as included, are the only transfers included. All other transportation in not included.
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