Best of Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
On this 4-day best of the Tour du Mont Blanc trek, you will enjoy the highlights of the famous TMB, stopping in Italy, Switzerland, and France, and enjoying glaciers, lakes, valleys, forests, and delicious cuisine on the way!
Group
Alps
4 Days
Jul, Aug, Sep
Fit
All Levels
Description
Join a 4-day condensed Tour du Mont Blanc trek and discover the best spots of this famous trek in the Alps. Explore gorgeous mountains and landscapes in Italy, France, and Switzerland and enjoy the delicious cuisine and culture of the region.
This best of the Tour du Mont Blanc trek starts in Geneva and will take you to explore emblematic places such as:
Val Ferret
Rifugio Bonatti
La Fouly
Champex-Lac
Bovine
Col de la Forclaz
Trient
Col de Balme
You will be transferred to Chamonix or Geneva when the trek is done. You can find a detailed day-by-day itinerary below.
Keep in mind that although this trek is not as challenging as the classic TMB trek, you will need a good fitness level and a love for nature and adventure.
Please inquire with us about availability to join one of our groups and prepare your hiking boots for an unforgettable adventure in the Mont Blanc massif. We look forward to guiding you!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Itinerary
Day 1: Courmayeur to Val Ferret
-Pick up: Geneva airport at 11:15 am/Vert Alp Hotel at 12:30 pm
-Drive to the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
-Hike up from the Val Ferret valley, enjoying incredible views of the backside of Mont Blanc along the way.
-Overnight at the remote Rifugio W. Bonatti hut, 2,025m of altitude.
Distance: 8km
Ascent: 550m
Descent: 50m
Max altitude: 2056m
Time: 2 to 3hrs
Day 2: Val Ferret to La Fouly
-A steep trek to the Swiss border with beautiful views of the Mont Blanc south face.
-Rest.
-Trek to the highest point of the tour at 2,881m.
-Trek into Switzerland and back down the mountain. Along the way, sample some cheese on a local farm.
-La Fouly transfer to Champex-Lac. Optional swim and overnight.
Distance: 20km
Ascent: 1000m
Descent: 1290m
Max altitude: 2536m
Time: 7 to 8 hours
Day 3: Champex-Lac to Trient
-Challenging hike to Bovine (which is famous for its cake).
-Afternoon descent through Col de la Forclaz, an important part of the Tour De France cycling race.
-Evening trek down to the Trient, with its lovely pink church. Overnight at a hotel.
Distance: 16.5km
Ascent: 810m
Descent: 1000m
Max altitude: 2050m
Time: 7 to 8 hours
Day 4: Trient to Argentière
Final day of hiking and trekking back to France.
-Early start to Col De Balme, for postcard views of Mont Blanc.
-Afternoon hike down the mountain, and through the meadows that lead to Le Tour.
-Transfer to Chamonix at 5:00 pm, or Geneva airport at 6:30 pm.
Distance: 11.1km
Ascent: 975m
Descent: 1192m
Max altitude: 2202m
Time: 5 to 6 hours
Details
Accommodation Mountain huts and hotels, included in the price |
Meeting point Pick up at Geneva airport at 11:15 am, or Vert Lodge at 12:30 pm |
Equipment you will need to bring
Other gear: Walking Pole Rental (+15EUR) Sheet Sleeping Bag (+25EUR purchase)
Frequently Asked Questions
What plug adapter do I need?
What about meals and water?
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
Is luggage storage available?
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
What is the terrain like?
Will we cover the full Tour du Mont Blanc trekking route?
Can you pick me up in Chamonix?
What kind of accommodation will we stay in?
Where do I meet you in Geneva Airport?
Do you cater for all dietary requirements?
Can I join a group?
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What is included?
Can you recommend accommodation in Chamonix?
How much money should I bring, and in which currency?
How do I get from Geneva Airport to Chamonix?
What is the weather like?
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About the guide
We are Tom (UIMLA Mountain Leader) and Paul (UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide), two friends who have worked in the outdoors for over 20 years each.
We have lived around the world and have an incredible wealth of outdoor experience and qualifications. We all love, work and play in the Swiss Alps.
We love sharing our local environment with guests and helping them to get the best out of their holidays. We have trips going out most weeks so come and join us or contact us if you would like something similar on a different date.
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