This 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc is perfect for those short on time!
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a stunning 11-day trek that takes you around Mont Blanc. For many people finding 11-days is a challenge, so this 4-day trek takes you on the western half of the route.
Starting in the Chamonix Valley, you follow the route over the Col du Bonhomme and the Col des Fours to reach the charming village of Les Chapieux. From there you climb over the Col de la Seigne and enter the Val d’Aosta and Italy via Val Veni, and you see the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
Your trek around Mont Blanc ends in Courmayeur, a charming Italian mountain town, and a great base to explore the stunning Aosta Valley.
Highlights of the 4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc
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4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc Itinerary
Day 1 Trek to Bionnassay
Today, you will meet the group and your guide in front of the Bellevue cable car at 9 am. The day begins with a climb through the forest, until you reach the summit of Prarion (1969m), from which you can enjoy a 360° panorama. Descent to the refuge for the night.
Overnight Location: Refuge near Bionnassay
Distance: 5h 30m, 800m (2,625 ft) ascent
Meals: Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 2 Over Col de Tricot to Les Contamines
Your second day of walking on the tour du Mont Blanc is a great one, so get ready to be amazed! By a beautiful route at the foot of the glaciers, pass the Col de Tricot (2120 m) and you cross the alpine pasture of Truc. Descend to the village of Les Contamines for the night.
Overnight Location: Gite in Les Contamines (shared rooms or dormitories)
Distance: 6hrs, 950m (3,115 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 3 Trek to Les Chapieux
Today you will walk along the path of the Roman road. You climb towards the Cols du Bonhomme (2408 m) and des Fours (2665 m), objectives of the morning. After a picnic facing a vast panorama, you will reach the Vallée des Chapieux, at the end of the Tarentaise, the place of production of Beaufort!
Overnight Location: Refuge in Les Chapieux
Distance: 7 hrs, 1,450 m (4,760 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 4 Walk into Italy and Courmayeur
Today is a magnificent day facing Mont Blanc! It begins with a climb to the Col de la Seigne (2514 m), border between France and Italy. You then enter Val d’Aosta via Val Véni. The Italian side of Mont Blanc is now visible! The descent to Courmayeur marks the end of the adventure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,100 m (3,610 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only)
4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc Price and Dates
This tour can be run either as a private tour for your group only (with or without a guide), or a fixed-departure tour where you would be joining a group.
Prices below are per person.
Private Self-Guided Tour
- Self-guided group of 2-5: from $825 USD per person
- Self-guided group of 6+: from $675 USD per person
Private Guided Tour
- Guided Group of 2-5: from $1,525 USD per person
- Guided Group of 6+: from $1,025 USD per person
Join a Scheduled Small Group Tour
Join an international and French group of trekkers to complete the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Accommodation on 4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc
This tour is based on shared accommodation in Mountain Huts, Gites or dormitories. Please note that in some cases you can upgrade to double rooms with an extra supplement (please contact us for the pricing, this is only available for self-guided or private guided groups).
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Single Rooms are not available as this tour takes place in mountain huts, gites and/or inns, and you will be sharing rooms/dormitories.
Dormitories
Gites, Inns or Mountain Huts along Mont Blanc
Enjoy the selection of different gites or mountain huts where you will stay in shared rooms or dormitories.
What’s Included in the4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc?
Meals
The guided tour option includes 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners in gites or mountain huts along the route, but you can order lunches for an extra charge.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 3 nights is included. Accommodation before and after the tour can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included during the tour. No other transport is included.
Also Included
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide (guided only)
- Accommodation in dormitories, as described in the trek program
- Half board for self-guided tours and full board for guided tours, as described in the trek program
- Packed lunches prepared by a chef (guided tours only)
- Dried fruit and nut snacks prepared by a chef (guided tours only)
- Luggage transfers every night
- Showers in the accommodations
Not included
- Transport to and from the start of the trek
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Any private transport or cable car tickets not included in the trek program
- Assistance and cancellation insurance
- Anything not listed in “Included in the price”
- Gratuities
- Insurance
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Private transfer to hotel from airport
- Upgrade to full board (for self-guided travellers)
- Upgrade to double rooms (where possible)
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