You’ll stay in remote mountain huts and traditional guesthouses.
<ul>
<li>Day 1: Gite Le Pontet (Les Contamines)</li>
<li>Day 2: Refuge des Mottets (Les Chapieux)</li>
<li>Day 3: Cabane du Combal (Val Veny)</li>
<li>Day 4: Hotel Croux (Courmayeur)</li>
<li>Day 5: Rifugio Elena (Val Ferret)</li>
<li>Day 6: Hotel Edelweiss (La Fouly)</li>
<li>Day 7: Pension en Plein Air (Champex)</li>
<li>Day 8: Refuge Le Peuty (Trient)</li>
<li>Day 9: Auberge La Boerne (Argentière)</li>
</ul>
Each is unique but you can usually expect hot showers and running water (often in a shared bathroom with a time limit), bunk beds with a pillow and blankets, and a bar with cold drinks. They're basic but friendly and provide an excellent opportunity to get away from civilisation and reconnect with nature (but you can also charge your phone and access free Wi-Fi at many).

Rifugio Elena

The Alps

You’ll stay in remote mountain huts and traditional guesthouses. 

- Day 1: Gite Le Pontet (Les Contamines)
- Day 2: Refuge des Mottets (Les Chapieux)
- Day 3: Cabane du Combal (Val Veny)
- Day 4: Hotel Croux (Courmayeur)
- Day 5: Rifugio Elena (Val Ferret)
- Day 6: Hotel Edelweiss (La Fouly)
- Day 7: Pension en Plein Air (Champex)
- Day 8: Refuge Le Peuty (Trient)
- Day 9: Auberge La Boerne (Argentière)

Each is unique but you can usually expect hot showers and running water (often in a shared bathroom with a time limit), bunk beds with a pillow and blankets, and a bar with cold drinks. They're basic but friendly and provide an excellent opportunity to get away from civilisation and reconnect with nature (but you can also charge your phone and access free Wi-Fi at many).

Cancel up to 31 days before departure and we'll transfer your deposit into credit for a future booking.

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Free date changes up to 31 days before departure.

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Make no mistake, with 15-20km a day and some serious alpine ascents, you will need good fitness, but no prior experience required. 

The mountain huts offer half-board. Breakfasts are usually continental - think juices, teas, coffee, yoghurts, bread and jams. Dinners, meanwhile, are hearty - expect soups, a main course with meat, vegetables and a side dish (rice, polenta, pasta), and dishes like vanilla pudding, crème brulée and fruit salads for dessert. Please note there is an extra charge for soft and alcoholic drinks.
Your host will also provide healthy packed lunches. They’re big and include sandwiches, wraps or a salad, as well as a selection of fresh fruits, muesli bars, chocolate and nuts (to name a few). All dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan can be catered for: just let your host know in advance.

Light breakfast in the mountains

Lac Blanc

Val Ferret

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Day 1

Chamonix Valley

Your adventure will begin at 08:00 on Day 1 when you'll be picked up by your host from your hotel in Chamonix. You should arrive any time the day before the start date, and book a hotel of your choice.
There are regular buses from Geneva Airport and Geneva Bus Station to Chamonix, which take around an hour, or your host can book you a private transfer (see Optional Extras for prices). Alternatively you can also fly into Milan Airport (LIN).
Your adventure ends at Chamonix at 17:00. You are free to make your own way back to Geneva or Milan Airports, or Geneva railway station for those travelling onwards by train. We advise that you book any onward trains from Geneva to depart after 19:30, and any flights from Geneva or Milan to depart after 20:30. You also have the option to stay additional nights in Chamonix

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9 nights in remote mountain huts and guesthouses

Travel to the commune of Les Houches, traditional start point for the Tour de Mont Blanc and get your first view of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Massif. Ride the cable car to Bellevue and hike to Col de Tricot, crossing the famous suspension bridge over the Bionnay glacier. End the day in the French resort of Les Contamines.

Chamonix

Take a moment to explore Notre Dame de la Gorge, an ancient church with a fascinating history that dates back to the 14th century. Climb up the the Col du Bonhomme and walk through the nature reserve and mountain pass of Savoie county. See the Roman bridge, beautiful mountain lakes and traditional farmhouses (Le Balme), then after lunch, descend to the village of Les Chapieux, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2

France

Follow the river as it winds its way through Alpine valleys and climb up to the Col de la Seigne, 2516 meters above sea level and straddling the French-Italian border. From there, make your way back down to the Cabane du Combal, where you can rest up and take in the views.

Day 3

Italy

Experience some of the route’s most beautiful views (and that's saying something) as you trek from Cabane du Combal to Courmayeur. Fall silent as you see the range’s famous 4000-meter peaks and explore the village of Courmayeur before catching a local bus to tonight’s accommodation in La Palud.

To La Palud

The high 4000’s

Day 4

Hike through the Val Ferret on the Italy/Swiss border. See Mont Blanc, the Dent du Géants and the Grandes Jorasses massif in the distance, before arriving at your mountain hut, Refuge Elena with views over two countries.

Refuge Elena

Day 5

Wake up early and climb 500 meters to the Grand Col Ferret and step over the border into Switzerland. It's now time for the final stage of your trek, beginning with a hike to the lovely village of La Fouly where you’ll spend the night.

To La Fouly

The Grand Col Ferret

Day 6

Enjoy a (significantly) easier day as you walk through rolling, green valleys. See quaint villages and rustic farmhouses, before arriving in the picturesque Swiss mountain resort of Champex.

Tour de Mont Blanc

Amble through La Fouly 

Day 7

There are two options today: take the hard route over the Fenetre d’Arpette, or the slightly easier (official) one over Bovine. Both are beautiful, but the harder route takes you to the highest point so far with views to match. Whichever you choose, you’ll end the day in the small village of Trient where your accommodation, Refuge Le Peuty, awaits.

Trient

Day 8

Travel to the Col de Balme marking the Swiss-French border at an altitude of 2190 meters. Lose yourself in the views of the Aiguille du Midi and Aiguilette de Possettes and finish the day in Tré-le-Champ.

Col de Balme

The Col de Balme

Day 9

Trek over the Grand Balcon Sud and past the Lac Blanc, before heading to either Flégère or Planpraz. If you’re keen for more, hike back to Chamonix, or alternatively ride the cable car one last time, before your epic trek comes to an end.

Back to Chamonix

Day 10

Travel to the commune of Les Houches, traditional start point for the Tour de Mont Blanc and get your first view of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Massif. Ride the cable car to Bellevue and hike to Col de Tricot, crossing the famous suspension bridge over the Bionnay glacier. End the day in the French resort of Les Contamines.


Take a moment to explore Notre Dame de la Gorge, an ancient church with a fascinating history that dates back to the 14th century. Climb up the the Col du Bonhomme and walk through the nature reserve and mountain pass of Savoie county. See the Roman bridge, beautiful mountain lakes and traditional farmhouses (Le Balme), then after lunch, descend to the village of Les Chapieux, where you’ll spend the night.


Follow the river as it winds its way through Alpine valleys and climb up to the Col de la Seigne, 2516 meters above sea level and straddling the French-Italian border. From there, make your way back down to the Cabane du Combal, where you can rest up and take in the views.


Experience some of the route’s most beautiful views (and that's saying something) as you trek from Cabane du Combal to Courmayeur. Fall silent as you see the range’s famous 4000-meter peaks and explore the village of Courmayeur before catching a local bus to tonight’s accommodation in La Palud.

Hike through the Val Ferret on the Italy/Swiss border. See Mont Blanc, the Dent du Géants and the Grandes Jorasses massif in the distance, before arriving at your mountain hut, Refuge Elena with views over two countries.

Wake up early and climb 500 meters to the Grand Col Ferret and step over the  border into Switzerland. It's now time for the final stage of your trek, beginning with a hike to the lovely village of La Fouly where you’ll spend the night.

Enjoy a (significantly) easier day as you walk through rolling, green valleys. See quaint villages and rustic farmhouses, before arriving in the picturesque Swiss mountain resort of Champex.

There are two options today: take the hard route over the Fenetre d’Arpette, or the slightly easier (official) one over Bovine. Both are beautiful, but the harder route takes you to the highest point so far with views to match. Whichever you choose, you’ll end the day in the small village of Trient where your accommodation, Refuge Le Peuty, awaits.

Travel to the Col de Balme marking the Swiss-French border at an altitude of 2190 meters. Lose yourself in the views of the Aiguille du Midi and Aiguilette de Possettes and finish the day in Tré-le-Champ.

Trek over the Grand Balcon Sud and past the Lac Blanc, before heading to either Flégère or Planpraz. If you’re keen for more, hike back to Chamonix, or alternatively ride the cable car one last time, before your epic trek comes to an end.

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Trek through Italy, France and Switzerland on one of the world’s great hikes

Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc

Trek across three countries and through the heart of the Alps as you circumnavigate the Mont Blanc massif

Experience rustic, mountain life - remote and authentic – the perfect first foray into long-distance trekking

Ride the cable car from Les Houches to Bellevue and see the Alps in all their glory laid out before you

Trek across three countries and through the heart of the Alps as you circumnavigate the Mont Blanc massif 

Experience rustic, mountain life - remote and authentic – the perfect first foray into long-distance trekking

Ride the cable car from Les Houches to Bellevue and see the Alps in all their glory laid out before you

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