Tour du Mont Blanc in 10 days from Chamonix
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Join UIMLA Mountain Leader Helena on the famous 10-day Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) trek, hiking through France, Switzerland and Italy, starting from Chamonix.
Private
Alps
10 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Advanced
Highlights
- Experience one of the most amazing treks in the world!
- Follow the 10-day classic itinerary, through three different countries
- Discover breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and stunning alpine landscapes
Description
The challenging Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is one of the most amazing treks in the world. This 10-day itinerary takes you through three countries –France, Italy and Switzerland – hiking along the most stunning scenery in the Alps.
We will start from Chamonix, in France, and for the next 10 days we will continue our trek clockwise around the Mont Blanc massif, discovering breathtaking views along the way, staying in mountain huts and Bed&Breakfast accommodation.
Please note this is a demanding trek, so you need previous trekking experience and a very good fitness level, being able to hike for at least 4 to 5 hours on mountain trails. You can check the day-by-day itinerary below, including altitude and kilometers for each day.
Starting in Chamonix, we’ll ascend via cable car to Bellevue and follow varied trails through high passes, lush valleys, and historic alpine settlements. Each day offers a new highlight: from the wild beauty of the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme to the sweeping panoramas above Courmayeur, and the scenic ridges above Champex-Lac. You’ll stay in a mix of dormitory-style mountain huts and comfortable hotels—including a free day to relax and explore Courmayeur.
We take care of logistics, including luggage transfers and key local transfers, so you can focus on the trail and the unforgettable alpine landscapes that unfold with every step.
If you want to join me on this fantastic trek, just book your place and get ready for an unforgettable Tour du Mont Blanc experience!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mountain guide expenses
- Lifts tickets
Price details
- Price includes:
- Guiding fee;
- Accommodation in the huts during the hike (dormitories);
- Accommodation in the hotel **** in Courmayeur;
- Accommodation in the hotel **** in Chamonix les Praz;
- 2 taxi rides;
- Mountain guide expenses;
- 8 Breakfasts;
- 7 Dinners;
- 8 Lunchboxes;
- Luggage transfer;
- Excluded:
- Airport transport is not included.
- Hotel accommodation in Chamonix or les Houches is not included on Day 0 and Day 9;
- Lunch and dinner Day 0 is not included;
- Dinner Day 9 is not included;
- Mountain rescue insurance is not included.
- Lunch and dinner Day 4 in Courmayeur are not included.
- Activities in Courmayeur are not included.
- Gondolas are not included;
- Taxi ride Day 2 is not included;
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 0: Meeting in Chamonix or Les Houches
Meeting in Chamonix or Les Houches and checking equipment.
Day 1: Chamonix-Les Houches-Cable car Bellevue-Camping le Pontet
Chamonix-Les Houches-Cable car Bellevue-Camping le Pontet.
Accommodation : https://www.campinglepontet.fr/
DORMITORIES
⌛ 07:30 ↔ 14 km ↑ 650 m ↓ 1250 m
Included:
- lunch box
- dinner
- accommodation in dormitories
- luggage transportation
Excluded:
- gondola Bellevue (about 19 euros one way)
- Bus or train ride to les Houches.
Day 2: Les Contamines-Montjoie-Les Chapieux
Accommodation: https://refugelanova.com/?lang=en DORMITORIES
In case there is no availability in les Chapieux, we will go for accommodation in Bourg Saint Maurice (20 min ride, the cost of the taxi is not included in the price. For the group of 6 people it is about 30 euros per person one way).
⌛ 08:00
↔16,0 km
↑ 1290 m
↓ 910 m
Included:
- breakfast
- lunch box
- dinner
- accommodation in dormitories
- luggage transportation
Excluded:
- taxi ride if we go to Bourg Saint Maurice
Day 3: Les Chapieux-Col de la Seigne-Courmayeur
Les Chapieux-Col de la Seigne-Courmayeur (private transfer to Courmayeur about 20 min.)
Accommodation: hotel *** in TWIN room
⌛ 08:30
↔19,4 km
↑ 1000 m
↓ 880 m
Included:
- breakfast
- lunch box
- dinner
- accommodation in Courmayeur hotel **/*** TWIN room
- Taxi Val Veny-Courmayeur
- Luggage transportation
Day 4: Courmayeur
Free day in Courmayeur.
Accommodation: hotel*** TWIN ROOM
You can go to Pre-Saint-Didier spa - go to Aosta to visit - take gondola to Punta Helbronner (Skyway Monte Bianco)
Included:
- breakfast
- accommodation in Courmayeur hotel **/***
Day 5: Courmayeur-Rifugio Walter Bonatti-Champex-lac
Courmayeur- taxi drive to Val Ferret- Refuge Bonatti- Val Ferret Arnouva Grand Col Ferret-taxi or bus ride to Champex-lac.
Accommodation: Auberge Plein Air- DORMITORIES
⌛ 10h
↔ 20 km
↑1320 m
↓1240 m
Included:
- breakfast
- lunch box
- dinner
- accommodation gite/refuge Plein Air -dormitories.
- taxi or bus ride to Champex lac (30 min).
Day 6: Champex lac-Bovine- Col de la Forlaz-Trient.
Accommodation: Gite/Auberge du Mont Blanc or Grande Ourse
DORMITORIES
⌛ 07:00
↔15 km
↑760 m
↓930 m
Included:
- breakfast
- lunch box
- dinner
- accommodation in dormitories
Day 7: Trient-Col de Balme-Chalet Alpin du Tour
Accommodation: https://chaletdutour.ffcam.fr/
⌛ 06:00
↔11 km
↑920 m
↓740 m
Included:
- breakfast
- lunch box
- dinner
- accommodation in dormitories
Day 8: Le Tour-Le Lac Blanc- La Flégère-gondola to Chamonix les Praz
Accommodation: hotel **/*** in Chamonix les Praz TWIN room
⌛ 06:30
↔ 10 km
↑ 990 m
↓ 620 m
Included:
- breakfast
- lunch box
- dinner
- accommodation in a hotel **/*** in Chamonix les Praz TWIN room
- luggage transportation
Excluded:
- gondola from la Flegere (about 19 euros one way)
Day 9: Chamonix-Le Brévent- Les Houches way back to Chamonix hotel.
Chamonix-Le Brévent- Les Houches way back to Chamonix hotel.
⌛ 6h
↔ 13 km
↑ 510 m
↓ 1500 m
Included:
- breakfast
- lunch box
- luggage transportation
Excluded:
- Planpraz gondola
- Hotel in Chamonix or les Houches
- Bus ride back from les Houches to Chamonix.
Day 10: Departure
Details
Disclaimer
The itinerary can be modified by the organizer according to the weather conditions and hiking level of participants.
More info
LUGGAGE TRANSFER DURING TMB
Conditions for acceptance
Only soft bags (no suitcases) Maximum weight 15KG (Strict!) No value items, no money No food, no beverage, no medecines or official documents No fragile items, no electronical devices Bags ready at 08:00 AM (06:00 AM in huts) Bags delivery time 17:30 (19:00 in huts)
Equipment you will need to bring
- Hiking Gear list to bring:
hat and buff (head band)
sun glasses
Polar jacket
Wind and waterproof jacket
light down jacket
gloves
long pants and waterproof pants
high hiking shoes, over ankle with Vibram sole but NOT too rigid
headlight
hiking poles
backpack 40 liters
protection from rain and water for your backpack
water bottle 1L > 1,5L or camel bag and thermos
some snacks (chocolate, power bars)
small personal washbag
your personal pharmacy
water purification tablets
- In your duffle bag you should bring for hiking:
4 t-shirt (3 with short sleeves and 1 warmer with long sleeve);
2 pairs of long pants and waterproof pants;
2 pairs of short pants;
4 pairs of good hiking socks higher than your shoes;
rain poncho;
silk liner;
towel;
personal washbag;
underwear;
some town clothes for a day in Courmayeur for example;
tennis shoes;
flip-flops;
small 10 L backpack;
fork and spoon;
microspikes;
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About the guide
Helena
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Mountain Leader
We are a small travel agency based in Poland. We would like to invite you to Central Europe, but also to western countries such as France, Italy and Spain. We are passionate about hiking and culture. Our tours will incorporate these two aspects of travel. Enjoy hiking in the Polish and Slovak Carpathian Mountains. Let's go to the Alps around Mont Blanc or the French and Spanish Pyrenees. Perhaps you would like to discover les Calanques and Marseille or the Luberon range in Provence? Corsica, an island of beauty, is also worth a trip. If so, don't hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to organise one of these excursions for you.
Languages
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