Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc in a Week

Day 1 started badly -the MBA website states we take the gondola up and then climb 730m and walk 16 km over approx 7 hours. Because the gondola wasn't working (which they knew about in advance because it was end of season), they didn't bother to organise a bus transfer - they made us walk up another 1000m which is a harsh steep climb to start with & wiped a lot of people out. Personally I injured myself which messed up the rest of my trip. That day, we walked for 11 hours, 1730m and 26km. Not a great start and wholly unnecessary. Also, MBA doesn't actually run any of it's tours - it is sub contracted & in this case to a company called Happy Tracks. That is not obvious from the MBA website. Apart from a decent 2 star hotel in Courmeyer, all the other accomm was woeful. I have stayed in refuges before but MBA/Happy Tracks chose the absolutely bottom in standard. The only positives were the really lovely guide and the fact we were lucky with the weather. I will look to other companies in the future or I would be very happy to contract independently with the excellent guide we had. The food was also dreadful and there were some days we did not have enough food for the extent of hiking/climbing we had to do.

A gorgeous week in the mountains with a wonderful group of people and, best of all, Iuliana who was a superb guide. Logistics were flawless, her knowledge was encyclopedic with just the right amount of gentle cajoling to get us up and, more importantly, down the hills. You will definitely need to be in shape to complete the tour especially if Iuliana throws a variant or two in your path to spice things up. But the views are superb. Can’t recommend too highly

Awesome time in the mountains Luliana was a fantastic guide and it really was one of the smoothest tours ive been on, food, transport, accommodation were all ready for us which made it a great holiday - recommendation 1100%!

Excellent trek , guide was amazing and so well organised

With thanks to our guide Iuliana, for a great week walking the TMB. Highly recommend the trip.

A joy to be with a nice group of people. The hike itself is spectacular with lots of ups and downs in terrain, and very few flat sections. It was very well organized and we did not have to worry on this logistically complicated hike. Great conversations and views. The blessing and the curse is that it is such a beautiful trail, which means lots of people and felt crowded. This allowed the refuges to all be open, but also left lots of long lines and usually a few people in sight at all times. Would recommend and would love to even take the longer trek, explore some of the more off-beat paths.

I can’t say enough about this hiking experience—it was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, everything was seamless and thoughtfully planned. The trail itself was breathtaking, offering the perfect balance of challenge and reward.

What truly made the trip stand out, though, was our guide, Iuliana. She wasn’t just knowledgeable about the terrain, wildlife, and history of the area, but also incredibly attentive and encouraging. Her passion for the outdoors was contagious, and it turned what could have been just a hike into an inspiring adventure.

If you’re looking for a hiking trip that combines stunning scenery, a fun but challenging journey, and an outstanding guide who goes above and beyond, this is the company to choose.

So appreciated our guide as she made all the decisions allowing us to just enjoy the hiking, scenery and camaraderie. Each day’s hike was doable with usually a nice place to end the day, shower, enjoy a beverage and reflect on the day.

Excellent adventure. Great route, great group of people, well led by Christina from Happy Tracks. Am already recommending to friends

This trip was SO WELL PLANNED and executed. I literally turned my brain off and just followed our guide, Cristina. This was a trip of a lifetime. Cristina was incredible, the mountains were incredible, just wow. Wow wow wow.

Exceeded my expectations at every turn, stunning scenery, rustic but very comfortable and appropriate accomodation, efficiently organised and incredible guide (Cristina)…but definitely a work out, luckily our group had a great level of fitness

Incredible Tour du Mont Blanc! Azu was a brilliant guide (and makes a mean charcuterie lunch). Amazing group, stunning views across France, Italy, and Switzerland. Tough weather on day 2 but worth it for the epic descent. Refuges were excellent. 105km and 6,600m of elevation – tough but unforgettable!

Hiking/walking: Very enjoyable environment, generally very safe paths, as challenging as expected, with great views Food: Lunch occasionally could be better, portions were usually sufficient and quite tasty - you can't do this trip without having to buy snacks Accommodation: refuges are good (only real thing available). Good earplugs and sleeping mask are worthwhile. The hotel stay in Courmayeur was very nice alongside pizza Guide: nice guy, we didn't get lost so 5 stars

Can’t recommend this trip enough. The scenery was spectacular and our guide Iulianna was fantastic. The food and accommodation was great (bearing in mind some of the refuges are pretty isolated) and the hiking itself was challenging but incredibly rewarding.

this was our first guided trip and MBA with our guide OLI sets a pretty high bar. all meals provided and knowledgeable guide who handles all the logistics and keeping our group together and informed. he was good to be involved socially as well with our group. would not hesitate to recommend.

Absolutely surpassed expectations. Stunning scenery every single day and a wonderful group made the experience unforgettable

As a first-time Alpine hiker, having a guide was indispensable! Cecilia and Happy Tracks were wonderful, expert, and prepared. It was challenging (as advertised), beautiful, and a great way to get a sense of what something like the TMB is all about while enjoying the experience with others. Our guide did a good job of keeping the group together when necessary while letting faster hikers walk ahead; of pointing out local floral and fauna; and preparing us for each day. I recommend this trek and company.

Cecilia was a wonderful guide and our group of 12 bonded well over the course of the 7 day trek. The hiking sections were beautiful and challenging, and the accommodations were as expected and food satisfying as expected. A great experience and great value!

I had never done more than a one day walk before this so was interested to see how I would get on with a "challenging" 7 day guided trek. I absolutely loved it - the guide was excellent, wonderful group of fellow hikers and of course breathtaking sights every day. Very well organised, decent accommodation/food (I appreciated the efforts taken for me as a pesky vegan). I am a reasonably fit 57 yo and found it well within my range physically although it's hard work obviously. All in all I would thoroughly recommend.

Amazing trip, there were so many beautiful sights to admire and the flowers in June were stunning. We were lucky our guide suggested an early start one morning to reach the summit at sunrise which was very special. Pack as light as possible to enjoy the walk more as we had a few people who struggled with heavy packs. The walking pace was very good and considered with plenty of breaks. It was great to stop at huts each day along the way for coffee or snacks, a toilet stop or to fill up your water bottle.

Well organised and led by an experienced and enthusiastic leader. Luliana kept us informed and her requirements from us as a group. She was very likeable and appreciated.

Fantastic week hiking in France, Italy and Switzerland. It was great to know that route planning, accommodation and food was all taken care of. Kirsti, our guide was fabulous. The refuge accommodation was better than I expected. The scenery is really breathtaking on every single day. The hiking was hard work but also great fun.

Had an absolute blast on this epic trek. Our group of 10, made up of diverse group of ages and experiences, led to many laughs and shared life tips, including photos shoots in the many, many stunning locations. Our guide Kirsti was great, very knowledgable, calm and organised, and led the group on a few variants which suited our abilities, as it was early in the season we had to be aware of snow. Accommodation was better than I had expected and food was excellent. Tips are: don’t pack too much, you can hand wash and dry clothes overnight at nearly all the stops and proper laundry done in Courmayeur. Also you can buy snacks, basic toiletries, sun cream and meds along the way (including blister plasters!) so you only need enough for the first few days. Poles are essential - easy to hire. Difficulty? Well there were some long days and we averaged just over 1000m of ascent per day, but it was surprisingly doable by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and a desire to get up every day and hit the trail. Would really recommend Joel and the team at Happy Tracks- very helpful when we had trouble parking in Les Houches. Thanks to everyone for such a life affirming experience.

Overall a superb trip, some very challenging climbs, stunning views and the accomdation was very comfortable for shared dorms. There was too much walking on concrete roads of 4x4 tracks for my liking but that's simply part of the route

Fantastic week. The scenery was spectacular from the start and it made it very easy not to worry about the route and just follow the guide. I enjoyed the different feel of the French, Italian and Swiss legs. The distance each day averages around 10 miles maximum, but the ascent and descent means a decent level of fitness is required. Note that it isn't technically the whole of the Tour du Mont Blanc as you skip a leg in Switzerland and Le Tour to Les Houches in France. We also mostly stayed in what I would describe as hostels/dormitory rooms in hotels rather than remote refuges, but I understand this varies depending on availability and it meant a bit more luxury (and the one refuge in Italy where we did stay was great).

I could not have had a better time on this trip! Nico, our guide, was amazing - skilled, funny and great at bringing the group together. He understood the group dynamics and tailored the days accordingly.

Our group had some big personalities in it and we all got along really well.

The accommodation was varied, giving a real TMB experience, and the food (and wine!) was fantastic.

If you're on the fence... this is your sign to book it!

What an amazing week trekking the TMB! The booking process was simple and great information provided in the run up to the adventure. The What's App group was great for getting to know people ahead of the start. Our guide Iuliana was excellent, very knowledgeable, manged a diverse group well and great company in the evenings. The group was a lovely mix of genders, ages, nationalities and backgrounds. It was great getting to know them all and sharing the experience with them. The scenery is breathtaking, even more so than the hills which were literally breathtaking. The hike has such a variety of landscapes including, mountains, glaciers, green hills, lakes, waterfalls, woods, meadows and valleys. Tips: Practice some hilly walks with your full pack on; don't over pack, you will regret carrying it; spend some time walking with everyone in the group, even if they are at the back and you prefer being at the front.

Such an amazing adventure with great people. Our guide Nico was fantastic!!!!!!!!

A fantastic week with great organisation, good accomodation and a fantastic guide made the TMB a great adventure. We were really lucky to have a group that just clicked and was more like a family by the end of the week.

Thoroughly enjoyed the TMB with Much Better Adventures. Great communication ahead of time around transfers and requirements. Our guide Luliana was fantastic. Chose some variants that allowed us to maximise our time and avoid bad weather, knowledgeable about local wildlife, vegetation and history, and great company. The other trekkers we're great and we all got on well. And the scenery was simply breathtaking. Tips - don't over pack, you only really need one set of clothes for the day and one for the evening, and you can get laundry done as you go; it's hard - there are some big 1000m+ climbs a day (but it's well worth it); take ear plugs and eye mask, most accomodation is in dormitories; Mountain Drop Offs was brill as transfter from Geneva airport working to specific arrival and departure times.