You have never hiked around the Mont Blanc? If the idea of our group tours does not tempt you, go self-guided! We organise your stay and provide a map and a guidebook detailing the route. For the rest, you have total freedom. 9 days in the mountains, facing the giant of the Alps...
Trekking at medium altitude in a setting of high mountains, magnificent peaks and impressive glaciers. From mountain passes, the balcony trails crisscross the natural wonders of three countries geographically linked by "the roof of Europe", by their traditions and history: the Swiss Valais, the Italian Aosta Valley and the French Savoies.
Departures from 14th June to 15th September 2025
Departures on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays for the classic and comfort versions.
Departures on Mondays and Sundays for the comfort hotel version.
Without baggage transport
€865 per person classic accommodation.
€1125 per person comfort accommodation in bedroom (2 pers.).
Hotel version (5 nights in hotel, 2 nights in comfortable gîte with private bathroom, 1 night in gîte with bathroom on the landing, in a twin/double bedroom) : €1370 per person.
With baggage transport
€985 per person classic accommodation.
€1245 per person comfort accommodation in bedroom for 2 persons
Hotel version (5 nights in hotel, 2 nights in comfortable gîte with private bathroom, 1 night in gîte with bathroom on the landing, in a twin/double bedroom) : €1490 per person.
Information and reservation online, by email or by phone.
The price includes:
The price does not include:
The price is all inclusive from departure to end point.
Meeting at 10:00am at the Flégère cable car in Les Praz, Chamonix (to collect your baggage).
LES PRAZ DE CHAMONIX - LAC BLANC - LE TOUR
Ascend in the Flégère cable car to the Balcons du Mont Blanc to reach Lac Blanc at 2300m. Descend via the Col des Montets and the Aiguilles Rouges visitor centre, then on to Montroc and the village of Le Tour. Night in a gîte.
5.5-hour walk / Elevation: +450m -950m - 13km
LE TOUR - COL DE BALME - TRIENT
Climb via the Chalets de Charamillon or via the balcony trail of Posettes to the Col de Balme (2200m) on the French-Swiss border. Magnificent view of the surrounding glaciers of Argentiere, Le Tour and the north face of the Mont Blanc range. Descend into Swiss pastures to the village of Trient. Night in a gîte.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +840m -920m - 13km
BOVINE or FENÊTRE D'ARPETTE - CHAMPEX
Cross through the pastures of Bovine via a balcony trail overlooking the Rhone valley or take a more "high mountain" route along the Trient Glacier to reach the mythic Fenêtre d’Arpette (2665m). Descend to Champex. Night in a gîte.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +1100m -750m (via Bovine) - 16km
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1300m -970m (via Arpette) - 13km
SWISS VAL FERRET - LA FOULY
Descend to the village of Champex and pass along the Swiss Val Ferret, dotted with small charming villages. Possibility to take a bus to La Fouly to have a half-day rest. Night in a gîte.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +600m -700m - 15km
GRAND COL FERRET - ITALIAN VAL FERRET
Climb up through the vast pastures of La Peule to the Grand Col Ferret (2537m). Possible detour to the summit of the Tête Ferret. Descend into the Italian Val Ferret in the impressive foothills on the opposite side of the Mont Blanc. Exceptional views of the Grandes Jorasses. Night in a gîte or refuge with a possible short transfer to get to the gite (Val ferret or La Palud, depending on availability).
5 hour walk / Elevation: +840m -750m - 12 to 17km
MONT DE LA SAXE - COURMAYEUR
Ascend to the hamlets of Sécheron and Armina. Follow the exceptional balcony trail of the Mont de la Saxe facing the Mont Blanc or climb to the Col Sapin. Descend to the bus station in Courmayeur for a short bus transfer to refuge Monte Bianco. Night in a gîte.
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: +650m -1200m - 14 to 19km
COL DE LA SEIGNE - LES MOTTETS OR LES CHAPIEUX
Climb the Val Veny to refuge Elisabetta. Possible detour to the glacial lake Miage. Continue climbing to the Col de la Seigne forming the border between Italy and France. Higher mountain detour possible via le Balcon de Chécroui and the Mont Fortin. Descend to refuge Mottets or on to les Chapieux (depending on availability). Night in a gîte or refuge.
6,5 hour walk / Elevation: +850m -650m - 14 to 20km
COL DES FOURS - COL DU BONHOMME - LES CONTAMINES-MONTJOIE
Climb to the Col des Fours (2665m) the highest point of the tour. Followed by a descent to the Col du Bonhomme, once frequented by peddlers. If night spent in les Chapieux, climb directly to the Col du Bonhomme. Descend via the old Roman road to the chapel in Notre Dame de la Gorge. Short free bus transfer to Les Contamines-Montjoie. Night in a hotel or a gite.
6,5 hour walk / Elevation: +850m -1500m - 15km
GLACIER DE BIONNASSAY - COL DU TRICOT - LES HOUCHES
Climb up to the Bionnassay Glacier through the village of Champel or via the Col du Tricot (2120m) with an unmissable view close to the Dômes de Miage, the Chamonix valley and the Mont Blanc. Descend to the village of Les Houches.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +750m -800m (via Champel) - 12.5km
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1100m -1250m (via the Col du Tricot) - 16km
End of the trek in the afternoon at the bottom of the Prarion gondola in Les Houches.
Elevation: +/- 600m to 1200m average per day.
Walking time: 5 to 7 hours per day.
Type of trek: The Tour of Mont Blanc is a long hike route accessible to any person with a good physical condition. Although it does not involve any technical difficulty (no rock climbing or very steep path...), this trip remains a demanding hike where you will need to be able to walk almost 1000 meters up every day for a week.
Advised preparation : regular practice of a cardio sport (hike, running, bike...), 3 to 4 hours of sport every week. Being able to easily walk 15km in less than 3 hours.
The path of the TMB is very well marked, and the Roadbook you receive is complete enough to allow you to hike safely. Nonetheless, it is crucial to be able to read a 1:25'000 topographic map and to have a good orientation sense in order to do this trek, even under bad weather.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: Level of difficulty
One month prior to departure, we will send you your travel documents. We offer two roadbook versions:
The "paper" version we send by post :
- 2 IGN TOP 25 maps with route layout.
- 1 road book with all the necessary information for the hike.
- 1 card holder.
- The list of accommodations.
The "digital" version is an application to download on your smartphone, accessible to each of the participants of the file. The information for downloading and using it is sent by e-mail.
The tour of Mont-Blanc is a very well indicated trek:
In France: marked with red and white stripes for Grande Randonnée (in both directions).
In Switzerland and Italy: a black dot on a yellow diamond (in both directions).
It is preferable to know how to read a topographical map at 1/25000.
Two options:
without baggage transport: you carry your baggage.
with baggage transport: your baggage is transported daily by our logistics vehicle.
CLASSIC: 8 nights in dormitory, in refuge or gîte.
COMFORT :
8 nights in gîte, refuge or hotel in a twin/double bedroom (triple possible)
All accommodation offers hot showers.
HOTEL VERSION :
5 nights in hotel
2 nights in confortable gîte with private bathroom,
1 night in gîte with bathroom on the landing, in a twin/double bedroom.
Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are not included and can be pre-ordered in each accommodation in the evening.
Possibility to buy picnic supplies in small local shops (days 1,2,3,4 and 6).
Allergies & diets: Please inform us about your allergies and diet.
The accommodations do their best to accommodate your special diets (gluten free, vegetarian, etc.) However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.
During the stages of your tour in Switzerland, Euros are widely accepted and it is not essential to carry Swiss Francs.
We can personalise a tour according to your requirements (number of days, participants, level of route, accommodation, etc.)
IGN Top 25 - 3630 OT - Chamonix and Top 25 - 3531 ET - Saint Gervais (1/25 000)
From mid-June to mid-September.
Departures every Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday for the option.
Meeting point at 10:00am at the Flégère cable car in Les Praz, Chamonix to collect your baggage.
On request, your luggage can be collected at your hotel in the Chamonix valley allowing you to depart freely without meeting.
Option "without luggage transport" no meeting required at departure point.
BY TRAIN
Inbound: departure from Paris-Gare de Lyon the day before at 12:18pm (or 2:18pm), arrival in Chamonix at 7:32pm (8:32pm)
Return : departure from Les Houches at 6:20pm, arrival at Paris-Gare de Lyon at 11:42pm.
Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on www.oui.sncf
There are regular buses throughout the Chamonix valley - with an hourly bus service between Les Houches and Flégère.
www.montblancbus.transdev.com/ligne/les-horaires-de-chamonix-bus/
BY CAR
Take the A40 motorway to Chamonix.
If you wish to leave your car in a covered garage, contact:
Chamonix Auto Park: 04 50 53 65 71 (40 to 50€ per week).
The easiest option for your return, is to leave your car at the end point of the tour at the Prarion gondola in the village of Les Houches and take the bus to the meeting point at the Flégère gondola.
CAR-SHARING
Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website recommendations:
www.blablacar.fr www.covoiturage-libre.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Geneva (GVA)
1 hour by car to Chamonix.
Bus and minibus services direct to your accommodation (25-35€ pp each way)
Lyon (LYS)
2.15 hours by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix, 4.15 hour journey (40-45€ pp return)
Paris (PAR)
7 hours by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix / 5-6 hour journey (80-120€ pp return)
End point during the afternoon at the bottom of the Prarion cable car in Les Houches.
At the end of the tour the return to the departure point in les Praz de Chamonix is easy via bus or train.
Extra nights: at the beginning of your trek, your luggage can be collected at your accommodation in the Chamonix Valley (hotel or gite with a permanent reception). It can also be dropped off at your accommodation at the end of your trek.
In both cases, please let us know the name and address of your hotel two weeks in advance, at least.
On request, we can book a bedroom for you before and/or after your trek.
Les Houches - Hôtel St Antoine: +33 (0)4 50 54 40 10
Chamonix - Hôtel de l’Arve: +33 (0)4 50 53 02 31
Hôtel Vallée Blanche: +33 (0)4 50 53 04 50
Chamonix Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24 / www.chamonix.com
If you book a night in the Chamonix valley, ask the hotel reception for a bus/train pass to use public transport for free in the Chamonix valley.
www.montblancbus.transdev.com/ligne/les-horaires-de-chamonix-bus/
In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.
Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.
If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
Clothing
Other Equipment
Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.
You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily between accommodation by our logistics vehicle where access is not always easy.
Baggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs!
If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be dropped off at the end point with your other baggage.
Very good experience. Thanks for altitude Mont-Blanc.
James le 11/08/2024