Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc: The Full Circuit

Hiking the Tour Du Mont Blanc was an experience i'll always remember. Taking in France, Italy and Switzerland in one full sweep - the views were incredible throughout.

As someone in my mid 20s, I was pleased the group skewed younger than expected. We all got on, looked after each and had lots of laughs over a well earned beer or hot chocolate at the end of a long day. The guide, Rob, was easy going and managed the different fitness levels of the group well - meaning everyone could enjoy the route, the dramatic and stunning scenery and feel challenged.

The food was tasty and alway filling. The accommodation - while rustic - really added to the sense of adventure and camaraderie.

I'd thoroughly recommend it!

Highlights of the trip include our great guide Astrid, a fun group to hike with, and great food at every stop. While the accommodations each night varied in comfort and privacy, I think that's part of the fun of the trip. Highly recommend hiking the TMB!

This was an incredible experience and absolutely worth the hard work. The views were stunning and finishing it was a real sense of achievement. We were so lucky with the weather. The fist two days we experienced a lot of snow, ice and a blizzard. The rest of the time I was wearing shorts and t-shirt. Pack for all conditions!

We had a big difference in abilities in our group which did make the tour challenging at times. It's really important to have a good basic level of fitness and hiking experience for this trip as there is a lot of ascent and descent throughout. It is a group tour and your guide will adapt the pace and route according to everyone's abilities so please bear this in mind. If you are a fast walker and find slowing down difficult you may want to consider a different tour. Equally if you are slower as long as you have trained, communicate with the guide and (super important!) have a positive attitude the group will support you. Remember the route is variable too.

We had to change guides midway through our trip due to unforeseen circumstances but both we excellent. Astrid was really encouraging, communicated well with us and made sure we all stayed safe across the more challenging passes. She got involved with all the silly games we played to keep us going too! Val was super knowledgeable, explained the routes in detail during briefings and helped to lift the group spirit towards the end of the trip. I really enjoyed the cheese selections they brought for the picnics too!

The accommodation is basic and mostly in shared dorms. Definitely bring earplugs and eye mask as you will be sharing dorms with most of the group at points. We did have a hotel stay for one night which felt like a real treat. Food was mostly very good, homecooked and hearty.

I absolutely recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys a challenge BUT please only book if you are prepared to train, be flexible with the route and keep a positive attitude when things are challenging. It was truly a beautiful and unforgettable experience!

The trip was fantastic - challenging and rewarding in equal measures. I feel a true sense of achievement in having completed it.

We had a diverse group, with a range of fitness levels and ages - the group dynamic was fabulous and everyone was included and welcomed. Rob, our guide, was fun but sensible, and allowed all of us to experience the TMB in our own way. He supported all of us in different ways, and catered to the various skill and fitness levels.

The accomodation was often basic but provided you are prepared for that, it added to the experience and the group dynamic. The food was great - I was never hungry and we had some wonderful lunches overlooking the most breath-taking landscapes.

The walk itself was probably more challenging than expected, but achievable and enjoyable with a reasonable level of fitness and the right mindset. It was truly an amazing hike - highly recommended.

At 74 years old, I knew the TMB would be a challenge, despite being fit and prepared. It was tough, tougher than I anticipated, but with the support of tour guide Rob, my daughter, and a wonderful bunch of considerably younger people in the group I enjoyed (nearly) every minute of the tour. The weather was kind- just one wet day which gave us a different experience, and the scenery was wonderful. We climbed, rested, descended, ate, socialised, slept and repeated it all the next day to another magnificent set of backdrops. The Refuges varied from very rustic dorms and bunks to a twin hotel room. Food was good quality and plentiful- I heard no complaints about being hungry. Rob’s special fresh picnic lunches were great on several days. Rob, the guide was exceptionall. Sociable without being overly extroverted , knowledgeable without being a ‘know-all’ , Rob handled the varied pace of the group well with some of the more energetic ones bounding off like mountain goats, with me plodding along mostly at the tail end. Never did I feel pressure to go beyond my comfort level, nor did I feel left out of the group. The group had a wealth of world experiences and many an interesting conversation was had on varied topics. Five stars for group cohesion. A bonus on the first night was cheering the UTMB runners through our valley- fantastic, what gutsy competitors. Am I glad I committed to this walk- absolutely. It was very rewarding, due to the many factors mentioned. The scenery was magnificent, the challenge enough to satisfy this old mountain biker.

This trip was magic. Great group of people, so diverse and all SO lovely and supportive. The perfect level of challenge. Wonderful food, very good accommodations, (keep in mind, your option for the majority of the stops is a tent). Great pace held by our guide, Dave, whom is an absolute pleasure to be around, as well as a wealth of experience, and information. He somehow managed to hold space for the diverse group to challenge themselves, mentally and physically-while at the same time maintaining safety at all times, and keeping spirits and morale in tip-top shape! Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for comraderie, gorgeous scenery, a challenging hike, and memories to last a lifetime.

Hiking the TMB is just as rewarding as it is challenging. Much Better Adventures provided the organizational support that allowed us to focus all our energy on the hike. Our guide, Dave, did so much more than keep us on trail and is excellent at his job. He knew when and how to provide emotional support during tough times, chose routes based on weather and the group’s skills, guided us thru local rest stops and quietly helped us all meet our goal of finishing. Would highly recommend this trip. The more hills you can climb while training, the better you’ll feel!

Grateful for the great service and communication for our TMB with Much Better Adventures. Our guide, Cecilia, was super and provided professional care for our group, including encouraging some members of our group who struggled with the vigor of the trip.

A really amazing, beautiful hiking route. I really enjoyed the actual walk - different variations of scenery each day. It is challenging with mostly all uphill or downhill but fine if you have good fitness. We had a mix of abilities in the group so I would recommend being prepared for that, if you're wanting to power up the mountain maybe I'd recommend a different tour. The accommodation is quite basic so do be prepared to not sleep well! Overall a great trip with some stunning views.