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This 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc is perfect for those short on time!
Trek around the western edge of Mont Blanc on the famous TMB Trail
Explore the Chamonix Valley that sits at the base of Mont Blanc
Savour the atmosphere in authentic mountain huts
End up in one of Italy’s best mountain towns – Courmayeur, situated in the stunning Aosta Valley!
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a stunning 11-day trek that takes you around Mont Blanc. For many people finding 11-days is a challenge, so this 4-day trek takes you on the western half of the route.
Starting in the Chamonix Valley, you follow the route over the Col du Bonhomme and the Col des Fours to reach the charming village of Les Chapieux. From there you climb over the Col de la Seigne and enter the Val d’Aosta and Italy via Val Veni, and you see the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
Your trek around Mont Blanc ends in Courmayeur, a charming Italian mountain town, and a great base to explore the stunning Aosta Valley.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a stunning 11-day trek that takes you around Mont Blanc. For many people finding 11-days is a challenge, so this 4-day trek takes you on the western half of the route.
Starting in the Chamonix Valley, you follow the route over the Col du Bonhomme and the Col des Fours to reach the charming village of Les Chapieux. From there you climb over the Col de la Seigne and enter the Val d’Aosta and Italy via Val Veni, and you see the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
Your trek around Mont Blanc ends in Courmayeur, a charming Italian mountain town, and a great base to explore the stunning Aosta Valley.
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4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc Itinerary
Day 1 Trek to Bionnassay
Today, you will meet the group and your guide in front of the Bellevue cable car at 9 am. The day begins with a climb through the forest, until you reach the summit of Prarion (1969m), from which you can enjoy a 360° panorama. Descent to the refuge for the night.
Overnight Location: Refuge near Bionnassay
Distance: 5h 30m, 800m (2,625 ft) ascent
Meals: Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 2 Over Col de Tricot to Les Contamines
Your second day of walking on the tour du Mont Blanc is a great one, so get ready to be amazed! By a beautiful route at the foot of the glaciers, pass the Col de Tricot (2120 m) and you cross the alpine pasture of Truc. Descend to the village of Les Contamines for the night.
Overnight Location: Gite in Les Contamines (shared rooms or dormitories)
Distance: 6hrs, 950m (3,115 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 3 Trek to Les Chapieux
Today you will walk along the path of the Roman road. You climb towards the Cols du Bonhomme (2408 m) and des Fours (2665 m), objectives of the morning. After a picnic facing a vast panorama, you will reach the Vallée des Chapieux, at the end of the Tarentaise, the place of production of Beaufort!
Overnight Location: Refuge in Les Chapieux
Distance: 7 hrs, 1,450 m (4,760 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner
Day 4 Walk into Italy and Courmayeur
Today is a magnificent day facing Mont Blanc! It begins with a climb to the Col de la Seigne (2514 m), border between France and Italy. You then enter Val d’Aosta via Val Véni. The Italian side of Mont Blanc is now visible! The descent to Courmayeur marks the end of the adventure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,100 m (3,610 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only)
4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc Price and Dates
This tour can be run either as a private tour for your group only (with or without a guide), or a fixed-departure tour where you would be joining a group. Prices below are per person. Private Self-Guided Tour- Self-guided group of 2-5: from EUR760 per person
- Self-guided group of 6+: from EUR615 per person
Private Guided Tour
- Guided Group of 2-5: from EUR1395 per person
- Guided Group of 6+: from EUR925 per person
Join a Scheduled Small Group Tour Join an international and French group of trekkers to complete the Tour du Mont Blanc.
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Accommodation on 4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc
This tour is based on shared accommodation in Mountain Huts, Gites or dormitories. Please note that in some cases you can upgrade to double rooms with an extra supplement (please contact us for the pricing, this is only available for self-guided or private guided groups).
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Single Rooms are not available as this tour takes place in mountain huts, gites and/or inns, and you will be sharing rooms/dormitories.
What’s Included in the4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc?
Meals
The guided tour option includes 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners in gites or mountain huts along the route, but you can order lunches for an extra charge.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 3 nights is included. Accommodation before and after the tour can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included during the tour. No other transport is included.
Also Included
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide (guided only)
- Accommodation in dormitories, as described in the trek program
- Half board for self-guided tours and full board for guided tours, as described in the trek program
- Packed lunches prepared by a chef (guided tours only)
- Dried fruit and nut snacks prepared by a chef (guided tours only)
- Luggage transfers every night
- Showers in the accommodations
Not included
- Transport to and from the start of the trek
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Any private transport or cable car tickets not included in the trek program
- Assistance and cancellation insurance
- Anything not listed in “Included in the price”
- Gratuities
- Insurance
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Private transfer to hotel from airport
- Upgrade to full board (for self-guided travellers)
- Upgrade to double rooms (where possible)
- How hard is the 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France or Italy?
- Are meals included on the 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Les Houches to start this tour?
- Is the 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour in English?
- Where does the 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to France or Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for France or Italy?
- Will everybody speak English?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3 / 5. You will hike 5-6 hours a day, with lots of uphill and downhill. The path might be easy, but you’ll still move your body every day!
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
The guided tour option includes 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, as well as some snacks are included on the 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour. Self-guided tour includes 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners in gites or mountain huts along the route, but you can order lunches for an extra charge.
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 International Airport (GVA), formerly known as Cointrin Airport. You can arrange a private transfer or take public transport to Chamonix. To get to Les Houches you can take a bus or taxi from Chamonix.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking. There will often be international as well as French guests on the tour, and the tour guides are multi-lingual. If you are travelling as a self-guided hiker, the information provided will be in English, however, you can also request for it to be in French.
The tour ends in Courmayeur, a great mountain village in Italy’s Aosta Valley. Nearby airports are Geneva (118km, 90 minutes), Turin (150km, 1h 40m, or Milan Malpensa (215km, 2h 20m)
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.
Answer: While your guide will speak English, other trekkers in your group will come from other countries, and may not speak English.
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