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This 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc is perfect for those who only have 1 week!
Trek through France, Italy and Switzerland on the famous TMB Trail.
Enjoy local culture and food while you trek through local alpine villages.
Savour the atmosphere by stopping for a coffee in one of the mountain huts along the route.
Stay mostly in inns and hotels, with private rooms!
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
This is almost the complete circuit, starting at the southern end of the Chamonix Valley in Les Houches and finishing at the other end of the Chamonix Valley in Le Tour.
As you walk along, the diversity of the different valleys on the Tour du Mont Blanc will be revealed to you. Enjoy the pleasure of hiking with a lightweight pack and nights spent in comfortable mountain refuges for an unforgettable adventure.
In the evenings, enjoy private accommodation most nights, so you can get a good rest and some time to relax.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
This is almost the complete circuit, starting at the southern end of the Chamonix Valley in Les Houches and finishing at the other end of the Chamonix Valley in Le Tour.
As you walk along, the diversity of the different valleys on the Tour du Mont Blanc will be revealed to you. Enjoy the pleasure of hiking with a lightweight pack and nights spent in comfortable mountain refuges for an unforgettable adventure.
In the evenings, enjoy private accommodation most nights, so you can get a good rest and some time to relax.
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7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Inns 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 hotel in Les Contamines.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Les Contamines
Distance: 5 hrs 30 min, 650m (2,130 ft) ascent
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Over Grand du Bonhomme to Roselend
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. From there you’ll transfer to Roselend for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Roselend
Distance: 7 hrs, 1,450 m (4,750 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Hike to Courmayeur
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. Descent to Courmayeur for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Courmayeur
Distance: 6 hrs, 600 m (3,600 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Day hike to Refuge Bonatti
The day starts 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. Descent towards Arnouva, to return to your hotel in Courmayeur by local bus.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Courmayeur
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,050m (3,280 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 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
Distance: 6 hrs 30 min, 850m (2,650 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 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
Distance: Option 1: 5 hrs, 715m (2,345 ft) ascent
Option 2: 7 hrs, 915m (3,000 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 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
7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Inns Price and Dates
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Accommodation on 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Inns
This tour is based in hotels and inns along the route.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Please note that single rooms are not available on this tour and those who are joining this trip solo will likely get grouped with other travellers.
What’s Included in the 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Inns Tour?
Meals
This tour includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners. Drinks are not included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 6 nights is included. Accommodation before and after the tour can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfer between accommodations, although no other transport is included. Please note this includes 1 piece of luggage per person (soft duffel bag, 12 kg max).
Also Included
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide
- Accommodation as described in the trek program
- Packed lunches prepared by a chef
- Dried fruit and nut snacks prepared by a chef
- Luggage transfers (one soft-bag per person up to 12kg maximum)
- Showers where applicable
- Cable car ticket
Not included
- Transport to and from the start of the trek
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Supplements for private or single rooms
- 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
- How hard is the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France or Italy?
- Are meals included on the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Les Houches to start this tour?
- Is the 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc Tour in English?
- Where does the 7-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 4 / 5. You will hike 5-7 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.
This tour includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners. Drinks are not 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 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 Le Tour, a village near Chamonix. You can take a taxi or public transportation to get to 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.
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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