Classic Hut to Hut Tour du Mont Blanc trek

Itinerary: Upon arrival in Chamonix, you'll check in at the hotel and meet with your UIMLA guide. In the evening, we'll gather for dinner to go over the trek itinerary, review equipment, and make any necessary last-minute purchases for gear or supplies.

Accommodation: You'll stay at Hotel Pointe Isabelle, conveniently located in the heart of Chamonix. Guests can securely store any belongings they won’t need during the trek at no extra cost.

Itinerary: The trek begins in Les Houches, where we take the Bellevue gondola (1,801 m, included) to gain elevation before hiking toward the Col de Tricot (2,120 m). After descending from the pass, we'll stop for lunch at the Miage hut before continuing down to the village of Les Contamines (1,167 m). From there, a bus or taxi will take us to the entrance of Val Montjoie (1,210 m), followed by a transfer to the Nant Borrant refuge (1,459 m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

Technical details: – Elevation gain: approx. 600 m – Elevation loss: approx. 1,235 m – Distance: around 11 km – Walking time: 6–7 hours – Highest point: Col de Tricot (2,120 m)

Accommodation: Refuge Nant Borrant (1,459 m).

Itinerary: After breakfast at the Nant Borrant refuge (1,459 m), we set off toward the Col de Bonhomme pass (2,479 m). Following the descent, we'll stop for lunch at the Croix du Bonhomme refuge before continuing down to the village of Les Chapieux (1,550 m). From there, a short transfer by bus or taxi will take us to Refuge de Mottets (1,870 m), where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Technical details: – Elevation gain: approx. 1,140 m – Elevation loss: approx. 960 m – Distance: around 20 km – Walking time: 7–8 hours – Highest point: Col de Bonhomme (2,479 m)

Accommodation: Refuge de Mottets (1,870 m).

Itinerary: After breakfast at Refuge de Mottets (1,870 m), we begin our ascent to the Col de la Seigne (2,516 m), marking the border between France and Italy. After crossing into Italy, we descend to the Combal refuge for lunch. The journey continues with a descent through Val Veny to the bus stop, where we transfer to Courmayeur (1,250 m) for an overnight stay at a hotel.

Technical details: – Elevation gain: approx. 960 m – Elevation loss: approx. 840 m – Distance: around 20 km – Walking time: 7–8 hours – Highest point: Col de la Seigne (2,516 m)

Accommodation: Hotel Les Jumeaux, centrally located in Courmayeur.

Itinerary: A well-deserved rest day in Courmayeur. You can explore the town at your own pace, take a cable car ride to breathtaking viewpoints like the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m), or unwind at a nearby spa. Both activities are optional, self-organized, and available at an additional cost.

Accommodation: Hotel Les Jumeaux, conveniently located in the heart of Courmayeur.

Itinerary: After breakfast at the hotel, we set off on our trek, making our way to the Bertone hut (1,977 m) for lunch. The journey continues through stunning alpine landscapes, leading to our overnight stay at the Bonatti Refuge.

Technical details: – Elevation gain: approx. 1,000 m – Elevation loss: approx. 230 m – Distance: around 12 km – Walking time: 6–7 hours – Highest point: Refugio Bonatti (2,025 m)

Accommodation: Refugio Bonatti.

Itinerary: After breakfast at Refugio Bonatti, we begin with a short descent into the valley before making our way up to the Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m), marking the border between Italy and Switzerland. After crossing into Switzerland, we descend to La Peule chalet (1,977 m) for lunch. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay at a guesthouse in the village of La Fouly.

Technical details: – Elevation gain: approx. 850 m – Elevation loss: approx. 1,200 m – Distance: around 18.5 km – Walking time: 7–8 hours – Highest point: Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m)

Accommodation: Guesthouse L’Auberge des Glaciers in La Fouly.

Itinerary: After breakfast in La Fouly (approx. 1,700 m), we take a bus transfer to the village of Champex (1,466 m). From there, we begin our ascent to Portalo (2,049 m), stopping for lunch along the way. The day concludes with a descent to the village of Trient (1,280 m), where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Technical details: – Elevation gain: approx. 900 m – Elevation loss: approx. 1,080 m – Distance: around 17 km – Walking time: 5–6 hours – Highest point: Portalo (2,049 m)

Accommodation: Guesthouse Auberge Mont-Blanc in Trient.

Itinerary: After breakfast in Trient (1,280 m), we begin our ascent to Aiguillette des Posettes (2,201 m), enjoying panoramic mountain views along the way. We then descend to Col de Balme (2,191 m) for lunch at a mountain hut. From there, we continue down the trail to Le Tour, where a bus transfer takes us back to Chamonix for dinner and an overnight stay.

Technical details: – Elevation gain: approx. 1,120 m – Elevation loss: approx. 1,000 m – Distance: around 17 km – Walking time: 5–6 hours – Highest point: Aiguillette des Posettes (2,201 m)

Accommodation: Hotel Pointe Isabelle, centrally located in Chamonix.