Tour of Mont Blanc Trek
Journey through alpine valleys in France, Italy, and Switzerland on this 7-day guided Mont Blanc trek. With the help of a UIMLA certified guide, you'll witness Europe's highest peak, towering glaciers, and vibrant meadows. Uncover the abundant cultural and natural heritage of the Alps!
Group
Alps
7 Days
Aug, Sep
High
All levels
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Mont Blanc massif with a certified UIMLA mountain guide.
- Trek through stunning valleys in France, Italy, and Switzerland.
- Focus on the scenery, we'll handle your bags between locations!
Description
We've got the ultimate Alps adventure lined up for you: the classic Tour of Mont Blanc, guided over 7 days - luggage transport covered!
Mont Blanc, towering at, 4810m (15,780 ft), stands as the Alps' highest peak! Our itinerary lasts 7 days, guiding you through diverse alpine valleys, with breathtaking views of Mont-Blanc's majestic glaciers and peaks. It's all about comfort here – we've got luggage transport covered, so you'll trek with just a day backpack while your gear awaits at each day's stop.
Join us for the Mont Blanc Tour with Laura, our experienced UIMLA mountain guide, ensuring you immerse in every landscape safely.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
- Lifts tickets
- Trekking poles
Price details
- Not included:
- Transportation to the activity's starting point
- Picnic on the first day
- Snacks during the activity (such as bars, nuts, gels...)
- Additional drinks and meals at accommodations. Plus, any showers incurring a fee (approximately €3/shower)
- Accommodation and dinner on the last day
- Mountain, rescue, repatriation, and cancellation insurance
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome Meeting
Arrival Day in Chamonix. All participants and the guide will meet at 5 PM for an informational meeting where we'll go over the tour itinerary, check backpacks, and address any questions.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight stay: Gîte in Les Houches or Chamonix
Day : Les Houches - Col de Tricot - Les Contamines-Montjoie
We'll start the program by taking the Bellevue cable car in the village of Les Houches, ascending to an altitude of 1800m. From there, we'll begin our hike, passing near the Bionnassay glacier. After leaving the glacier behind, we'll ascend to the Col de Tricot at 2120m and arrive at the picturesque Miage chalets. We'll continue a bit further to reach Les Contamines-Montjoie, where we'll spend the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: Gîte or refuge in Les Contamines (France)
Elevation gain/loss: +680m / -1300m | 12km /
Time: 5h
Day 2: Les Contamines-Montjoie - Chapieux
A short transfer will take us to the starting point at Notre-Dame de la Gorge. A beautiful balcony trail will lead us to the Col de Bonhomme, a rocky area where we might spot ibex. We'll continue the trail and descend to Les Chapieux. Depending on the group and the availability of accommodations, a second transfer may be necessary today.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: Gîte in Les Chapieux or Refuge Plan Mya (France)
Elevation gain/loss: +1300m / -950m | 15km /
Time: 7h
Day 3: Chapieux - Col de la Seigne - Val Veny
Today we’ll enter Italy via the Col de la Seigne at 2516m. From here, we'll enjoy stunning views of the southern face of Mont Blanc, the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, and the entire Val Veny stretching out before us. We'll descend through Val Veny and spend the night in a refuge facing the spectacular Brenva glacier.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: Monte Bianco Refuge (Italy)
Elevation gain/loss: +880m / -1100m | 17km /
Time: 7h
Day 4: Val Ferret
A short 10-minute transfer in the morning will take us to Courmayeur, where we'll begin today's journey. We’ll start with a 650m ascent to the Bertone Refuge, where we’ll take a breather before continuing. Today’s route offers spectacular views of the Mont Blanc massif from the southeast, the Italian side. Tonight, we'll stay in a charming hotel in Val Ferret.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: Hotel Funivia, Val Ferret (Italy)
Elevation gain/loss: +960m / -650m | 13km /
Time: 6h
Day 5: Grand Col Ferret – Champex le Lac
In the morning, we'll take a public bus to the starting point of today's stage. The day begins with an ascent to the Grand Col Ferret, a natural border with Switzerland. Situated at the foot of Mont Dolent, this peak shares its summit with all three countries of the Mont Blanc tour: France, Italy, and Switzerland. In the village of Ferret, a public bus will take us to Champex.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: Gîte in Champex le Lac or Relais d'Arpette (Switzerland)
Elevation gain/loss: +1000m / -850m | 13km /
Time: 6h
Day 6: Champex le Lac – Trient
Today's path takes us through a typical Swiss landscape, just as you might imagine when thinking of the Alps: cows and green alpine meadows. After gaining some elevation, the trail will lead us to the picturesque Bovine Chalet Refuge. Here, you can recharge and perhaps enjoy one of the homemade tarts baked each morning for hikers. We'll gradually lose elevation as we follow a forest trail, reaching the Col de la Forclaz first, and finally arriving in the village of Trient, recognizable by its pink church. From here, a transfer will take us back to France, where we’ll
spend the final night.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: CAF Le Tour Refuge (France)
Elevation gain/loss: +810m / -1150m | 16km /
Time: 6h
Day 7: Lac Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges – Chamonix
Our final stage takes us through the Aiguilles Rouges massif, on the right bank of the Arve River, north of Mont Blanc. We'll ascend to Lac Blanc at 2352m, where we can take the classic photo of the Chamonix Valley. This beautiful stage is quite popular due to its proximity to Chamonix. Part of the day's descent will be done by cable car. All that remains is to find a sunny terrace and toast to the fantastic days we've experienced.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight stay: Not included
Elevation gain/loss: +1050m / -650m | 12km /
Time: 5h
Details
Accommodation
You'll stay in a mix of mountain huts, gîtes, and hotels, all offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
More info
– Depending on the potential overbooking of accommodations, unfavorable weather forecasts, the physical or mental conditions of participants, weather conditions, or other reasons beyond our control, we may exceptionally modify this program.
– The duration of each stage is approximate and provided for informational purposes.
– During the activity, your guide will have the sole responsibility to judge and modify this program, and may alter it at any time for reasons involving the group's safety.
– If during the trek it becomes necessary to hire a taxi service to avoid a stage or part of it, this will be considered an extra payment to be divided among all participants. This may be due to weather conditions on the day of the activity, or an earlier circumstance such as a storm, snow, or natural disaster that has altered the terrain, making it impractical on the scheduled day.
Equipment you will need to bring
What gear should I bring? Clothing Tops: Short-sleeved and/or long-sleeved t-shirts, fleece, down jacket Bottoms: Shorts, long trousers Headwear: Cap Eyewear: Sunglasses Technical Gear Backpack: 30L Footwear: High boots Hiking poles: 2 telescopic poles
FAQs
How fit do I need to be for the TMB?
You don't have to be a super athlete to walk the Tour du Mont Blanc, but it's essential to have a reasonable level of fitness beforehand. While walking is the ideal preparation, simply strolling for an hour on flat terrain three times a week won't be enough.
How can I train and prepare for the TMB?
Aim for at least 4-6 hours of walking once a week, preferably on hilly ground. Additionally, incorporate some low-to-moderate intensity gym workouts, or engage in jogging, cycling, or swimming.
How much in advance should I start training for the TMB?
It's advisable to start your fitness regimen at least three months, and ideally six months, before your trek. Avoid leaving your training until the last month before your holiday. Remember, you're preparing for a trekking holiday.
What extra costs should I consider to be paid during the TMB?
The following items are not included in the price and you'll have to pay them on site.
-Transportation to the activity's starting point
-Picnic on the first day
-Snacks during the activity (such as bars, nuts, gels...)
-Additional drinks and meals at accommodations. Plus, any showers incurring a fee (approximately €3/shower)
-Accommodation and dinner on the last day
Additionally, if it becomes necessary to hire a taxi service to bypass a stage or part of it, the cost will be considered an extra charge shared among all participants. This may arise due to current or prior conditions, such as storms, snow, or natural disasters affecting the terrain.
About the guide
-Kookoo Climb
4.6
(37)
Guiding agency
We are climbers. We have climbed wide and far. We selected the crags and accommodations we love and partnered with people we made friends with. We organize beautiful climbing trips worldwide for beginners, intermediate, and advanced climbers. We also organize coaching camps with some of the best climbers in the World. We want to convey to you our passion for travel and the outdoors. We believe that one of the best ways to get to know the World is through the climbing community, one of the friendliest.
Languages
Spanish | English | French
Certificates
IFMGA | AEGM | Rock Climbing Instructor
What people are saying about -Kookoo Climb
Calum
Trip was fantastic! Our guide Mikel was amazing, knowledgeable, and able to adjust plans rapidly to accommodate changes in conditions.
Juan
David
We booked a three-day, all-inclusive Mont Blanc climb for two people with a private guide. As this was one of the more expensive providers, we expected a high level of service. Unfortunately, due to dangerous rockfall conditions on Mont Blanc, the plan had to be changed at short notice. We were offered Bishorn in Switzerland instead. Our guide, Talo, was excellent throughout: professional, friendly and very helpful. We had a great trip with him, and Bishorn was a good Plan B given that the change of mountain was outside the company’s control. My four-star rating relates mainly to how the additional costs were handled. The company covered the Bishorn hut night on a half-board basis, but we were told to arrange and pay for our own rental car and an additional night’s accommodation. When I said I did not want to rent a car, Talo kindly offered to drive us in his van, but we still had to cover the fuel costs ourselves. Given the overall price of the original package, I felt the company could reasonably have covered the transfer to Bishorn and the additional accommodation required because of the change in itinerary. This would have made the experience feel much more in keeping with the premium price charged. Overall, the guiding itself was excellent, but the company’s approach to the extra costs felt unnecessarily inflexible and took away from what was otherwise a very enjoyable trip.
Irene
My guide was Juan Chalten and he was amazing! Very chill, knowledgeable and encouraging! A few times my climbing partner and I wanted to gave up but he kept encouraging us! He also was a great leader! The other guides were younger, he lead the rescue essentially when a person fell into a crevasse to help. Would definitely hire him again in the future❤️ Gracias Juan!
Teddy
!NOT recommended at all! I've booked an alpine climbing guided tour, with you, and you matched me with 'kooKoo' a subcontractor of yours. They have matched me with Their guide (named - farran)who was actualy was not a guide, and had no guiding skills whatsoever(he probably was a good climber or even a certified one) During the whole trip he never actauly guided, or instructed. In fact he tried to disencourage us, from continuing the trip. He was indeed a lame person, and totaly unfit for such a dangerous task, which involves phisycal risks such as injury or even death. The trip was evantually seized during the acclimatisation. This guide decided we (me and the other climber) are not fit enough, and offered an alrernate tour. Which, i've declined, since each additional second with this guy was indeed, a waste of my time. And of course, a refund/partial refund from KooKoo, was not an option, after reporting this story to Xavi (KooKoo's manage). In total, im certainly and strongly, will NOT recommend Kookoo nor 'explore-share' to anyone who im in favour off. Cincerely, Teddy
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