8-day Tour du Mont Blanc traversing 3 countries
Jérôme, UIMLA mountain leader, offers you a fantastic 8-day Tour du Mont Blanc. From France to Italy and then Switzerland, sleeping in mountain huts.
Details
Trip Duration
8 days
Mountain Range
Alps
People per Guide
8 people
Trip Level
Intermediate
Offer Period
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Type of Trip
Private
Highlights
- Take part in one of the most fantastic itineraries in the Alps.
- Inmerse yourself in a wonderful natural environment.
- Go across 3 countries and contemplate its incredible views.
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
- Day 1: Miage or Truc refuge
We meet at the cable car of Bellevue (Les Houches) at 9AM. Ascent by cable car to the Miage or Truc refuge.
Walking time 4:50hs
D +771/-845m
- Day 2: Contamines-Monjoie area
We leave the environment of the Miage glaciers going back down to Contamines-Monjoie. We go through the balcons above the village, on a roman path. We reach the refuge.
Walking time 6hs
D +957/-963m
- Day 3: Bonhomme pass
Today we go to the Bonhomme pass, then descend back to our refuge.
Walking time 6hs
D +987/-916
- Day 4: Seigne pass - Italy
Today we traverse the valley until the Seigne pass. There we take a new path and descend to our refuge in Italy.
Walking time 7hs
D +1000/-950m
- Day 5: Bonatti refuge
Today we go to Courmayeur. Then we go the the forest that reaches the Mont Blanc balcons. We finally get to the Bonatti refuge.
Walking time 6hs
D +930/-800m
- Day 6: Ferret pass
Today we’ll go to the small Ferret pass (if conditions allow). Then we will reach the Fouly hamlet, in Switzerland. Transfer to Champex for the night.
Walking time 6:20hs
D +720/-900m
- Day 7: Arpette fenêtre
We go up the beautiful valley that ends at the Arpette fenêtre. From there we get wonderful views of the glaciers to the Trient village.
Walking time 7:15hs
D +1200/-1400m
- Day 8: Balme pass - Argentière
During the last day we return to France by the Balme pass. We will find the French side of Mont Blanc. We descend to Argentière, where the trip ends.
From there you can take the train to Les Houches (not included).
Walking time 5:30hs
D +830/-980m
Other details
Intermediate
Fit
At the Bellevue cable car station (Les Houches).
In mountain refuges.
We will avoid car transfers, so you will each carry our backpack. Therefore, avoid overpacking.
About the Guide
I'm an international mountain leader (UIMLA) working the all year round in the mountains with different types of clients. I love sharing my expertise, knowledge and passion for nature with people who wants to enjoy a good time in the mountains. We can go from 1/2 to several days together.
I will let you discover the mountains, the nature and the fauna. I particularly enjoy approaching animals, you should come and experience it with me. I'm also organizing specific hikes for photographers which allow us to see the environment and humans differently.
My specialties are photography and handicapped people who I bring up there !
I also enjoy travelling abroad because I love discover new things and learn from new cultures.
Please get in touch with me if you come in Haute Savoie. It will be my pleasure to guide you in my backcountry.
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