Tour du Mont Blanc 9-day trekking adventure in the Alps

Arrival and group meet-up with your mountain guide and fellow trekkers. Overnight in a local gîte in the Chamonix valley.

Start the trek with a cable car ascent to Bellevue (1,800 m), then hike past the Bionnassay Glacier and over the Col de Tricot (2,120 m) to the alpine chalets of Miage. End the day descending into Les Contamines. Distance: 12 km | Ascent: +680 m | Descent: –1,300 m | Time: 5 h

Gradual climb through pastures and rocky terrain toward the Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme (2,300 m). Expect wild alpine landscapes and possible sightings of ibex (bouquetins). Distance: 13 km | Ascent: +1,350 m | Descent: –50 m | Time: 6 h

Cross Col de Fours (2,665 m) and descend to Les Mottets, then climb the Col de la Seigne (2,516 m) to enter Italy with stunning views over Val Veni and Mont Blanc’s southern face. Overnight at Refugio Elisabetta. Distance: 16 km | Ascent: +1,000 m | Descent: –1,250 m | Time: 8 h

Climb to Col de Chécrouit, descend to Courmayeur by cable car, then make a tough but scenic ascent to Refugio Bertone, where you'll enjoy a sunset with Mont Blanc views. Distance: 17 km | Ascent: +1,320 m | Descent: –950 m | Time: 8 h

Traverse the panoramic balcony trail with superb views of the Grandes Jorasses and Mont Blanc. Reach Refugio Elena (2,056 m) at the head of the Italian Val Ferret. Distance: 15 km | Ascent: +800 m | Descent: –650 m | Time: 7 h

Climb to Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m) and cross into Switzerland. Descend through postcard-perfect pastures to Ferret village, then transfer to Champex and walk to Arpette (1,650 m). Distance: 12 km | Ascent: +850 m | Descent: –850 m | Time: 5 h

Option 1: Challenge yourself on the rocky trail through Fenêtre d’Arpette (2,665 m). Option 2: Take the gentler, greener Bovine route past traditional Swiss farms. Finish in Trient, followed by a short transfer back to France.

• Arpette route: 13 km | +1,150 m | –1,450 m | 6 h
• Bovine route: 16 km | +810 m | –1,150 m | 6 h

Cross the border at Col de Balme (2,199 m) with expansive views of Mont Blanc. Follow the ridge of Les Frettes before descending to the alpine village of Le Tour (1,400 m). Distance: 14 km | Ascent: +1,150 m | Descent: –1,050 m | Time: 6 h

Climb into the Aiguilles Rouges massif to the iconic Lac Blanc (2,352 m) for classic Chamonix Valley views. Partial descent by cable car. Celebrate the end of a great journey back in Chamonix. Distance: 12 km | Ascent: +1,050 m | Descent: –630 m | Time: 5 h