This 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc is perfect for those who only have 1 week!
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
This is almost the complete circuit, starting at the southern end of the Chamonix Valley in Les Houches and finishing at the other end of the Chamonix Valley in Le Tour.
This route is a circuit that takes you through France, Italy and Switzerland, discover the highest peak of the Alps from all angles, as well as the amazing surrounding scenery.
As you walk along, the diversity of the different valleys on the Tour du Mont Blanc will be revealed to you. Enjoy the pleasure of hiking with a lightweight pack and nights spent in comfortable mountain refuges for an unforgettable adventure.
Highlights of the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc
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7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Itinerary
Day 1 Trek to Les Contamines
Meet at the cable car station at 9 am for the ascent to Bellevue. The route takes you through the Col de Tricot Mountain pass and across the Alpage du Truc mountain pastures via a beautiful route along the foot of the glaciers. Night in a B&B or inn in Les Contamines.
Overnight Location: B&B or Refuge in Les Contamines
Distance: 5 hrs 30 min, 650m (2,130 ft) ascent
Meals: Lunch, Dinner (guided only)
Day 2 Over Grand du Bonhomme to Les Chapieux
This stage to the TMB is a big one, and starts on the Roman road, which marks the start of the climb up to the Col du Bonhomme and the Col des Fours Mountain passes. In the afternoon, you will join the Les Chapieux valley at the end of the Tarentaise, home of the famous cheese.
Overnight Location: Refuge in Les Chapieux
Distance: 7 hrs, 1,450 m (4,750 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 3 Walk into Italy and the Aosta Valley
On the third day of your walk, it will already be time to enter a new country. After a superb climb with Mont Blanc ahead of you, you will pass through the Col de la Seigne, a route linking France and Italy. This will take you into the Aosta Valley via Val Veni and the Italian side of Mont Blanc is revealed. The evening is spent in a comfortable refuge.
Overnight Location: Refuge in Maison Vieille
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,100 m (3,600 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 4 Through Courmayeur to Refuge Bonatti
The day begins with a descent into the old village of Courmayeur. You will then climb up towards the Bertone refuge to enjoy amazing views over the Mont Blanc Mountain range. Simply breathtaking! The day will be rounded off with a beautiful traverse to the Bonatti refuge, marking the end of a stunning stage.
Note that luggage cannot be delivered to Rifugio Bonatti, so you will need to pack an overnight bag on this day.
Overnight Location: Refuge Bonatti
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,100m (3,600 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 5 Hike into Switzerland!
On the fifth day of walking, you will enter another new country on your Tour du Mont Blanc! After a climb with magnificent views of Mont Dolent, you will cross the Grand Col Ferret mountain pass into Switzerland. The day ends with a gentle descent to the mountain pastures of La Peule and the small village of La Fouly, a picture postcard setting in the Valais.
Overnight Location: Inn in La Fouly (Shared room)
Distance: 6 hrs 30 min, 900m (2,950 ft) Ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 6 High Level Traverse above Rhone Valley
After a short transfer in Val Ferret to Champex, you will embark on a beautiful high-level traverse above Martigny and the Rhone valley. In the distance, the vineyards bear witness to the canton’s wine production. Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, there may be an option to take the Fenêtre d’Arpette route and enjoy a beautiful alpine setting. Your guide will make the best decision
Overnight Location: Inn in Trient (Shared room)
Distance: Option 1: 5 hrs, 715m (2,345 ft) ascent
Option 2: 7 hrs, 915m (3,000 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 7 Back to the Chamonix Valley
Your last day on the TMB and time to return to France. Views over the Chamonix valley open up on the way down, as you enjoy a final breathtaking moment before arriving at the village of Le Tour, which marks the end of your adventure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5 hrs, 1,000m (3,280 ft) Ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only)
7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour 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 $1,225 USD per person
- Self-guided group of 6+: from $975 USD per person
Private Guided Tour
- Guided Group of 2-5: from $2,450 USD per person
- Guided Group of 6+: from $1,595 USD per person
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Accommodation on 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour
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 the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?
Meals
The guided tour option includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners in gites or mountain huts along the route, but you can order lunches for an extra charge.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 6 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. The transfer of one piece of luggage per person is provided every day between the different accommodations (except on the evening of day 4 to the Bonatti Hut). One soft bag per person, of a maximum of 12kg each (duffle bag type).
Also Included
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide (guided tour only)
- Accommodation 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 except for night 4. Luggage is one soft-bag per person up to 12kg maximum
- Showers where applicable
- Cable car ticket
Not included
- Transport to and from the start of the trek
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Supplements for private or single rooms
- 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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