Mont Blanc Chamonix Hiking – 4 days
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Enjoy some of the most exciting hikes around Chamonix-Mont Blanc and discover majestic alpine landscapes, with lakes, glaciers and stunning high peaks, along with UIMLA-certified Mountain Leader Fabrice.
Private
Alps
+1 Days
Jul - Sep
Intermediate
All levels
Highlights
- Discover some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Alps
- Hike surrounded by the spectacular view of impressive peaks and glaciers
- Enjoy a selection of the best hikes around Mont Blanc
Description
The Mont Blanc massif is one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the Alps. Mont Blanc itself is the highest peak in Western Europe.
The area surrounding the massif, particularly around Chamonix, offers some of the most spectacular hikes and finest alpine landscapes: crystal-clear lakes, glaciers, towering peaks, forests, and alpine meadows.
This program is a selection of some of the best hikes around Chamonix and the Mont Blanc region. It can be adapted to your level and to the amount of time you wish to spend in the mountains. It is also accessible to beginners, especially with the use of cable cars.
You can stay in the same hotel in Chamonix (or nearby) throughout the trip and hike each day with a light daypack only. We use efficient local transportation (bus and train) to reach the starting points of our hikes in less than 30 minutes. Each day includes approximately 4 to 5 hours of hiking.
During this trip, we will explore some of the most beautiful locations in the area, such as the Lac Blanc and Lacs des Chéserys, the Col de Balme—offering breathtaking views over the Chamonix Valley—and, on another day, we will get close to the impressive Argentière Glacier and the famous Mer de Glace.
You can find the detailed day-by-day itinerary below.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Price includ the guide fee with assistance and informations before your trip.
- The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc) that you will have to add
- The price does not include: Lodging and meals
- Cabin cars and lift that may be used on this programm (about 15 € per day).
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Blanc and Chésérys Lake
The Blanc and Chésérys Lakes are the most famous postal card hike in Chamonix. The two lakes are easy to reach and are facing Mont Blanc mountain range. Get your camera ready !
Day 2: Col de Balme
The ascent of Col de Balme in the south of Mont Blanc range offers a great panorama on the Chamonix Valley. Beginners can reach it by using a chair lift. Then we can hike around Balm pass to enjoy the fantastic views.
Day 3: Argentière and Mer de Glace
Let’s get closer to the glaciers now! The Argentière and Mer de Glace await us. We discover the ice world and almost can touch the highest peaks of more than 4000 meters, like the Dru and the Aiguille Vert, next to us !
Day 4: Aiguilles Rouges / Chamonix Valley Highlights
On the final day, we continue exploring the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve, with another beautiful hike offering incredible views over the Mont Blanc range. This day is flexible and can be adapted to the group’s level and energy, making it the perfect way to end the trip.
Details
More info
Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours hiking. Altitude Difference: between 400 and 800 meters ascent. We can shorten it by using the cable car network in the Chamonix Valley.
Price per person: Group of 8 to 10,320 EUR Group of 11 to 12,260 EUR
CHECK LIST Walking boots. Light T-shirts and warm micro fleece. Cap. Water bottle (1 liter/pers). Sun protection, eye protection, hat. Vest.
Optional Day 5: A hike can be organized on the southern side of the Mont Blanc massif, in the area of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. This requires private transportation and offers a quieter and equally stunning perspective of the Mont Blanc range.
It is also possible to extend the experience to the Italian side of Mont Blanc via the Mont Blanc Tunnel (tunnel fees apply), where you will discover a different alpine atmosphere with equally spectacular scenery.
If this experience appeals to you, feel free to send me a request. Book your trip and join me to discover the most beautiful landscapes around Chamonix–Mont Blanc.
Please let me know if you would like to extend your stay and explore more iconic hikes, or even venture into Switzerland, just across the border. We can design another great hiking adventure together.
You are also welcome to check my profile page to discover other hiking tours.
FAQs
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
About 1700 feet (500 meters) and about 12 kms.
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
A little experience of hiking is enough. You should be able to hike 4 hours, and do a minimum of 1700 feet ascent to enjoy this tour.
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
You will meet your guide on the 1st day in Chamonix of Argentière.
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
You have to book your own hotel and we can advise you or give you a list of hotels you may choose.
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
From June to September
Can I join a group?
Yes, if your level is the same than the group.
How can I get to Chamonix?
You can get to Chamonix from Geneva airport (or other destinations in the Alps) with Alps2Alps, a provider of ski & mountain transfers across the Alps (private or shared). You can book here: https://bit.ly/es-alpstransfers
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Fabrice
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Mountain Leader
I am a hiking guide (International Mountain Leader) who has been working all over France (including Provence and the Alps), Italy and Portugal since 2001. I speak fluent English due to my frequent trips to Taos Ski Valley (in New Mexico, USA where my family runs a great hotel and ski school), and my hiking trips in the American Southwest.
I live mainly in Nice (French Riviera), but I also move all over the Alps working in different alpine valleys. I often visit Martinique (French Caribbean island), where I enjoy rainforest and tropical hikes.
When I´m not guiding, I also work as a photographer, and like to climb, ski, play tennis, or kitesurf in my spare time. Additionally, I really enjoy botany and history.
I can guide you for a half day or for as many days as you like. I´ll take you to discover my favourite French Riviera alpine region, and the wild and large Mercantour National Park (counting 8 different valleys) near Nice, Monte Carlo and Cannes.
In my region we can enjoy the Mediterranean landscape at sea level. As we move into higher altitudes, we will discover alpine lakes, larch or pine forests, orchids and alpine flowers, open meadows, spectacular medieval perched villages and old baroque chapels and churches, with great historic value.
We can also discover the hiking hotspots in Provence such as Calanques National Park, Verdon gorges, Sainte Victoire and the Var region, with Saint Tropez a particular highlight.
I also love to hike in Italy in the very famous world heritage Cinque Terre (the amazing national park of the "Five Lands"), or in Liguria near San Remo.
And finally, I always enjoy taking my guests to the northern Alps: to Chamonix and Mont Blanc´s amazingly large panoramas or to the great Vanoise National Park, the largest in the heart of French Alps.
Languages
French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about this trip
matthew
Fabrice is an adept guide. He took us on some amazing hikes. We were happy to have him guide us to get the most out of our 3 days in Chamonix.
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