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Explore the stunning Italian and French Alps with a guided group
Visit two alpine cities from both sides of Mont Blanc – Chamonix and Courmayeur
Explore the most classic hiking trails of the Mont Blanc as you venture high up in the Alps where the views are endless.
Savour delicious local cuisine in Italy and France, two countries world-famous for their incredible food and wine.
Meet like-minded adventurers as you hike, dine, and soak up the scenery with your small group.
This 8-Day Guided adventure tour takes place in the surroundings of the beautiful Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. The landscapes that comprise this unique and prestigious massif offer up some of the most stunning hikes in Alps and this well-crafted tour will introduce you to the cream of the crop. In addition to days spent immersed in nature, you’ll retire in comfortable hotel accommodations each night featuring facilities for ultimate relaxation. Not to mention the joy of discovering the typical Italian cuisine of the Aosta Valley!
This tour is a perfect option for those looking to enjoy the beautiful Alps with likeminded hikers as part of a guided group. Not only you will attend hiking activities with a licensed mountain leader, but you will also stay in two famous Alpine cities – Chamonix in France and Courmayeur in Italy. Discover the best of Italy and France, both on the trail and off, on the Highlights of Mont Blanc Hiking Tour!
This 8-Day Guided adventure tour takes place in the surroundings of the beautiful Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. The landscapes that comprise this unique and prestigious massif offer up some of the most stunning hikes in Alps and this well-crafted tour will introduce you to the cream of the crop. In addition to days spent immersed in nature, you’ll retire in comfortable hotel accommodations each night featuring facilities for ultimate relaxation. Not to mention the joy of discovering the typical Italian cuisine of the Aosta Valley!
This tour is a perfect option for those looking to enjoy the beautiful Alps with likeminded hikers as part of a guided group. Not only you will attend hiking activities with a licensed mountain leader, but you will also stay in two famous Alpine cities – Chamonix in France and Courmayeur in Italy. Discover the best of Italy and France, both on the trail and off, on the Highlights of Mont Blanc Hiking Tour!
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8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Day in Chamonix
Arrival in Chamonix, a very typical and historical town in the Alps. Settle into your comfortable hotel, stroll through Chamonix’s quaint cobblestone streets, and relax before embarking on what will be a truly amazing through-hike.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chamonix
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Meeting and Visiting Chesery Lake
Meet at 09:00 am at your hotel with your guide. This day in the Aiguilles rouges massif, facing the Mont Blanc, will offer some incredible views of the glaciers and summits!
You will start your hike by taking the cable car up to the Flégère. From this point, you’ll follow a balcony path that leads us to the famous Lac Blanc (2,352 m). You will then reach the Chéserys lakes, famous for reflecting the most famous peaks of the Mont Blanc massif! Walk back to the Flégère to take the cable car back to Chamonix.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chamonix
Distance: 4 hours, 500m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Experience the Top of l’Aiguille Du Midi and The Montenvers
In Chamonix, take the famous cable car to the top of l’Aiguille du Midi (3,842m). You will take time to visit the area and enjoy the amazing view on the Mont Blanc summit!
Transfer back with the lift to the Plan de l’Aiguille (2,350 m). Here starts the hike of the day. After a short descent to the refuge of the same name, you will take the famous Grand Balcon Nord route which crosses under all the Aiguilles of Chamonix, from the Aiguille du Plan to the Aiguille de la République. The itinerary passes at the foot of the Blaitière and Nantillons glaciers. A short climb leads us to the Signal Forbes (2,200 m) offering a panoramic view of the Mer de Glace and the North face of the Grandes Jorasses in particular. A stop on the Montenvers site, before going back down with the famous red rack train to Chamonix.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chamonix
Distance: 4 hours, 350m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Brévent Summit and l’Aiguillette Des Houches
Transfer with the cable car to go up to the summit of Brévent (2,525m). Still facing the Mont Blanc, a day where you alternate ascents and descents on short slopes until l’Aiguillette des Houches. You are surrounded by the mineral landscapes of the Aiguilles Rouges on one side, the Mont Blanc massif on the other, with its famous glaciers and summits: Argentière glacier, Aiguille Verte, Mer de Glace, les Drus, Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc…
Depending on the weather and the desires of the group, you can either turn around and take the lift back to Chamonix or start the descent to Parc Merlet and Les Houches. Transfer back to Chamonix with the local shuttle, then transfer to Courmayeur where you’ll spend the next 3 nights.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Courmayeur
Distance: 4 to 6 hours, 250 m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Val Ferret, Elena Hut and Grand Col Ferret
Short transfer at the end of the Val Ferret. The group will take a good path to reach the Elena refuge (2,061 m) at the foot of the Pré-de-Bard glacier. If feeling up for the challenge and the weather permits, the group can climb up to the Grand Col Ferret (2537 m), bordering Switzerland!
Transfer back to the hotel by local bus, then it’s time to discover the capital of the Italian Alps!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Courmayeur
Distance: 3 to 5 hours, 350 to 750m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Veny Valley and Pré-St-Didier Thermals Baths
Discovering the Veny Valley, the group will hike to the lake of the Miage Glacier, the Combal lake (1,970 m). A beautiful alluvial plain resulting from the natural barrier of the glacier favors the observation of a unique vegetation!
In the afternoon, enjoy a good bath in the thermal baths of Pré Saint Didier. Inaugurated in 1838, these thermal baths offer you a course of about 40 sensory practices: sauna chalet, relaxation rooms, indoor and outdoor hot water pools, possibility of massages, lunch, aperitif. A perfect spot to spend an excellent and relaxing day!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Courmayeur
Distance: 4-5 hours, 350 to 600m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Val Ferret, Bonatti Hut, Bertone Hut – Courmayeur and Back to Chamonix
Transfer to the Val Ferret where a beautiful hike in the heart of the alpine pastures to the Bertone refuge (1,996 m) awaits. The steep Italian slopes of the Mont-Blanc massif overlook the trail at the foot of the Grandes Jorasses. Descend through the Sapin Valley to Courmayeur.
Late afternoon transfer to Chamonix where the group enjoys a farewell dinner and the last night of the tour. You will say good-bye to your guide before enjoying your last dinner in town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chamonix
Distance: 5.5 hours, 700m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 End of The Tour – Chamonix
Enjoy your last breakfast before checking out. Take the time to explore Chamonix before heading off.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour Price and Dates
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Accommodation on 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 box lunches and 6 diners are included.
Accommodations
The accommodation for 7 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour (1 piece of luggage per person, up to 15kg). Transfers to and from Chamonix are not included.
Also Included
- English and French speaking trekking leader
- Cable car fees
- Energetic snacks
Not included
- Flights
- Any meals not mentioned as included
- Drinks during the meals
- Insurance
Optional Extras
- Extra nights in Chamonix before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- How hard is the 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Italy or France?
- Are meals included on the 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Chamonix to start this tour?
- Is the 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour in English?
- Where does the 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to France and Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for France and Italy?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You should be moderately fit to get the most out of this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts, 6 box lunches and 6 diners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Geneva Airport (GVO) in Switzerland and reach Chamonix by bus or train. You can book a private transfer to your accommodations in Chamonix from the airport as a supplement in advance or arrange your own private transfer.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends where it starts, in Chamonix.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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Allibert Trekking is a Tour Operator based in the French Alps, specializing in incredible trips for the active outdoor enthusiast. They cater to your specific wants to create an unforgettable adventure.
Allibert Trekking specializes in mountain sports adventures throughout the European Alps (France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria). From the Dolomites to the Mediterranean coast, they create and organize hiking, mountaineering, ski touring, snowshoeing, and multi-sport trips throughout the Alps.
With 45 years of experience, Allibert offers both exceptional “ready-made” trip itineraries and customizable plans to make sure your experience is everything you want it to be.
Allibert places great importance on sustainable travel. Because of this, they focus on creating trips that make as little an impact as possible on the natural environment. Ethics, respect, and responsibility represent the cornerstones of their commitment to responsible tourism.
