East Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
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Join an unforgettable 4-day hike that will take you through the eastern half of the Tour du Mont Blanc, starting from Courmayeur and ending in Les Houches.
Group
Alps
5 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the beautiful eastern segment of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc trail.
- Spend the nights under the starry skies in remote mountain huts.
- Join a group of like-minded adventurers on an unforgettable 4-day trek in the Alps.
Description
This 4-day group Tour du Mont Blanc trek will take you through the eastern section of this iconic Alpine route, offering an unforgettable taste of one of the Alps' most famous long-distance hiking trails.
Your adventure begins with a shared transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, where you'll spend your first night before setting off on the trail the following morning. This early arrival allows us to start hiking sooner and avoid potential delays at the Mont Blanc tunnel.
On Day 1, we'll transfer by taxi to Lavachey, near Courmayeur in Italy, and hike to Rifugio Elena. Over the following days, we'll continue through spectacular Alpine landscapes, crossing from Italy into Switzerland and exploring beautiful mountain trails and traditional villages. The trek finishes in Le Tour, from where we'll take a public bus to Chamonix and a shared transfer to Geneva Airport.
The itinerary includes four days of guided hiking, four nights of accommodation with breakfast, three evening meals, one picnic lunch, and the necessary transfers throughout the trip.
If you'd like to discover the eastern side of the Tour du Mont Blanc, get in touch with us to start planning your Alpine adventure!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Mountain guide expenses
- Lifts tickets
- Clean drinkable water
- Hot shower
Price details
- Price Included:
- 4 days of guided hiking
- 4 nights of dormitory accommodation
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 evening meals
- 1 picnic lunch
- Airport transfers from Geneva
- Taxi transfers during the trip
- Not included:
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Remaining lunches
- Evening meal on arrival night (a restaurant is available)
- Optional extras: (clients can message me for details/prices): baggage transfers, extra nights in Chamonix, upgrade to private rooms where available
- Optional discounts: a discount is possible if transfers or arrival night accommodation are not needed
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival Day
Shared transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix. Bed and breakfast accommodation in Chamonix
Day 1: Taxi transfer to Lavachey, near Courmayeur in Italy
Hike to Rifugio Elena. 10km/770m ascent
Day 2: Hike from Rifugio Elena to La Fouly.
Taxi transfer to accommodation in Champex Lac. 12km/480m
Day 3: Hike from Champex Lac to Trient
16km/730m
Day 4: Hike from Trient to Le Tour
Public bus to Chamonix. Shared transfer to Geneva Airport. 11km/930m
FAQs
Do you have any group tours with fixed dates?
Yes I do have upcoming group tours and the dates are the following:
- 20th-24th June 2027
- 11th-15 July 2027
- 8th-12th August 2027
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
You don’t need any specific experience. You need to be happy walking on uneven ground and hiking for around 7-8 hours per day. The trip isn’t suitable for young children, but 16- and 17-year-olds are welcome if accompanied by an adult. We don’t have an upper age limit as long as people are fit enough to complete the hike.
Where is the meeting point?
We meet at Geneva Airport Arrivals Hall, in front of the Mountain Dropoffs desk which is opposite on the left as you enter the main concourse from the baggage claim. You can arrive at any time during the day, as long as your flight is scheduled to land by 7.30pm at the latest. You'll take a shared transfer to Chamonix where you'll meet the group and the guide in the evening at the accommodation.
What happens in the event of bad weather?
We find people enjoy hiking this route in almost all weather conditions. If it rains we’ll use our waterproofs, and if it’s cold we’ll put on an extra layer. In the event of very bad weather, the trekking guide may take the group via an alternative route, or in extreme cases arrange alternative transport (at our expense) to reach the next destination.
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
The season runs from mid-June until September. Outside of this period, the refuges are mostly closed and the high passes can be too snowy.
Are there any other special requirements, such as permits/insurance that I need to consider before the tour?
You’ll need to have insurance to cover search and rescue (including by helicopter) and medical expenses.
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
Half-board dormitory accommodation in mountain refuges is included in the price. You’ll be sharing a room with other hikers in sometimes remote locations. Breakfast and dinner are provided in the refuges, and we’ll provide a picnic lunch on the first hiking day. Other lunches are not included – you’ll be able to buy a packed lunch at the overnight accommodation or stop at a mountain café on the route.
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
The average distance and altitude that we'll hike varies a bit, from 10-16 kilometres per day with up to 1000 metres of elevation gain.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Ian
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(10)
Mountain Leader
Living in the mountains was a childhood dream for me, and for the last twenty years I’ve been making that dream happen. I live in Chamonix, at the foot of Mont-Blanc, and can’t think of anywhere I’d rather call home.
I’m an International Mountain Leader and a qualified ski instructor. This combination lets me help people explore the beautiful mountains we live in almost year-round. In the summer and autumn, I run hiking trips around the world-renowned Tour du Mont Blanc circuit as well as provide navigation courses to help you gain the confidence and skills to venture into the hills alone. In the winter and spring, I teach skiing and ski touring.
Please get in touch to book a group trekking holiday or a navigation course.
Languages
English | French | Spanish
Certificates
UIMLA
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5What people are saying about this trip
Richard
Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute.
Eitan
Eitan
We did it self guided but he helped us all the way. He provided the best trek notes and direction. We never had a doubt which way to go. The route, the location of the huts and their quality were really good. Especialy Chalet Miage. He was very patient with all my questions. He showed me on the map where exactly where the trail goes right before we left. He also gave us all the logistics information. In short we are very happy and content and we highly recomend Ian.
Mahirah
Had a great family hiking tour with Ian as our guide. Ian is very friendly and approachable, patient when we were slow and always shared whatever information or snippets with us regarding the trail. When my husband had bad cramps Ian even helped carry his bagpack for him tq so much Ian! Had a lot of fun on the hike.
Sean
We had 4 days trekking with Ian on the Tour De Mont Blanc, the booking and communication from the start was excellent with the whole package being first class. The pick up and drop off to the airport was super helpful and not rushed in any way, Ian met us all at the airport. The route was fantastic, every day was different, some really good stops for lunch, coffee and cake (really worth it), the huts at night gave you a real alpine experience finishing in Chamonix with pizza and beer, what more could you want! Well recommended thank you Ian.
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