7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts Itinerary

Day 1 Trek to Les Contamines

Meet at the cable car station at 9 am for the ascent to Bellevue. The route takes you through the Col de Tricot Mountain pass and across the Alpage du Truc mountain pastures via a beautiful route along the foot of the glaciers. Night in a B&B or inn in Les Contamines.
Overnight Location: B&B or Refuge in Les Contamines
Distance: 5 hrs 30 min, 650m (2,130 ft) ascent
Meals: Lunch, Dinner (guided only)

Day 2 Over Grand du Bonhomme to Les Chapieux

This stage to the TMB is a big one, and starts on the Roman road, which marks the start of the climb up to the Col du Bonhomme and the Col des Fours Mountain passes. In the afternoon, you will join the Les Chapieux valley at the end of the Tarentaise, home of the famous cheese.
Overnight Location: Refuge in Les Chapieux
Distance: 7 hrs, 1,450 m (4,750 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner

Day 3 Walk into Italy and the Aosta Valley

On the third day of your walk, it will already be time to enter a new country. After a superb climb with Mont Blanc ahead of you, you will pass through the Col de la Seigne, a route linking France and Italy. This will take you into the Aosta Valley via Val Veni and the Italian side of Mont Blanc is revealed. The evening is spent in a comfortable refuge.
Overnight Location: Refuge in Maison Vieille
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,100 m (3,600 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner

Day 4 Through Courmayeur to Refuge Bonatti

The day begins with a descent into the old village of Courmayeur. You will then climb up towards the Bertone refuge to enjoy amazing views over the Mont Blanc Mountain range. Simply breathtaking! The day will be rounded off with a beautiful traverse to the Bonatti refuge, marking the end of a stunning stage.

Note that luggage cannot be delivered to Rifugio Bonatti, so you will need to pack an overnight bag on this day.
Overnight Location: Refuge Bonatti
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,100m (3,600 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner

Day 5 Hike into Switzerland!

On the fifth day of walking, you will enter another new country on your Tour du Mont Blanc! After a climb with magnificent views of Mont Dolent, you will cross the Grand Col Ferret mountain pass into Switzerland. The day ends with a gentle descent to the mountain pastures of La Peule and the small village of La Fouly, a picture postcard setting in the Valais.
Overnight Location: Inn in La Fouly (Shared room)
Distance: 6 hrs 30 min, 900m (2,950 ft) Ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner

Day 6 High Level Traverse above Rhone Valley

After a short transfer in Val Ferret to Champex, you will embark on a beautiful high-level traverse above Martigny and the Rhone valley. In the distance, the vineyards bear witness to the canton’s wine production. Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, there may be an option to take the Fenêtre d’Arpette route and enjoy a beautiful alpine setting. Your guide will make the best decision
Overnight Location: Inn in Trient (Shared room)
Distance: Option 1: 5 hrs, 715m (2,345 ft) ascent
Option 2: 7 hrs, 915m (3,000 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only), Dinner

Day 7 Back to the Chamonix Valley

Your last day on the TMB and time to return to France. Views over the Chamonix valley open up on the way down, as you enjoy a final breathtaking moment before arriving at the village of Le Tour, which marks the end of your adventure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5 hrs, 1,000m (3,280 ft) Ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (guided only)