Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc: The Full Circuit
Tackle the classic TMB route through Italy, France and Switzerland, hiking among epic landscapes on one of the world’s great hikes
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with experienced, English-speaking IML-certified guidesGuesthouse & Mountain hut
9 nights in remote mountain huts and guesthousesMeals
Munch on tasty food throughoutEquipment
Pillows and blankets are provided at the refuges. Trekking poles are available for hire.Small Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 12 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
What's it like?
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, it's 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
Not quite got 10 days to spare? Then check out our shorter version of this trip, Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc in a Week
Key Information
Day 1
Chamonix
Hiking
Travel to the commune of Les Houches, the traditional starting point for the Tour du 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, along the way crossing a suspension bridge over the waterfalls cascading from the Bionnassay Glacier. If there is adverse weather then the classic trail takes you through the more protected forest route and along the Contamines Valley. End the day in the French resort village of Les Contamines-Montjoie.
Day 2
France
Hiking
Take a moment to explore Notre Dame de la Gorge, an ancient church with a fascinating history dating back to the 14th century. Climb up 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 your alpine accommodation in the small hamlet of Les Chapieux, where you'll spend the night.
Day 3
Italy
Hiking
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 Rifugio Monte Bianco, where you can rest up and take in the views.
Day 4
The high 4000’s
Hiking
Experience some of the route’s most beautiful views (and that's saying something) as you trek from Rifugio Monte Bianco to Courmayeur. Fall silent as you see the range’s famous 4000-meter peaks and explore the village of Courmayeur, where you'll stay tonight.
Day 5
Refugio Walter Bonatti
Hiking
Hike through the Val Ferret towards the Italy-Swiss border. See Mont Blanc, the Dent du Géants and the Grandes Jorasses massif towering above you, before arriving at your mountain hut, the famous Refugio Walter Bonatti with epic mountain views.
Day 6
The Grand Col Ferret
Hiking
Start the day by traversing the High Balcon Val Ferret trail, then drop down to Chalet Ferret for that last sip of Italian coffee! You'll then climb 700m to the top of the Grand Col Ferret on the Italian-Swiss border before descending to the lovely village of La Fouly where you will spend the night
Day 7
Amble through La Fouly
Hiking
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.
Day 8
Trient
Hiking
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 chosen by your guide, you’ll end the day in the small village of Trient where your accommodation awaits.
Day 9
The Col de Balme
Hiking
Travel to the Col de Balme marking the Swiss-French border at an altitude of 2190 meters. From L'Aiguilette des Possettes lose yourself in the views down the Chamonix Valley to the Aiguille du Midi and summit of Mont Blanc before descending to finish the day in Tré-le-Champ.
Day 10
Back to Chamonix
Hiking
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 down to Chamonix, or alternatively ride the cable car one last time, before your epic trek comes to an end.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2 – Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6 – Day 7
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 9
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 10
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
Breakfasts and dinners will be served at the refuges. Breakfasts always include coffee, bread, jam and butter. Depending on the refuge, they may also include orange juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, cheese and meats. Dinners are hearty and served in large portions – just what a hungry hiker needs! Typical meals include a soup starter, a main course of meat and veggies with a side of grains or pasta, and a dessert like vanilla pudding or creme brûlée. Picnic lunches will be provided each day, featuring a large main item like a sandwich or wrap, a salad, and a selection of fruit, muesli bars, chocolate, nuts, etc.
Vegetarian, vegan and most other dietary requirements (including gluten-free) can be catered for with advanced notice. Just let your host know when booking. Whilst dietary needs are sent to each refuge with the group reservations, please consider that the mountain refuges will have a limited range of choice to offer guests due to their remote locations. People with very specific dietary requirements typically choose to also bring some of their own snacks with them to ensure they have sufficient fuel for hiking up and down the beautiful mountain trails.
What is the accommodation like?
The Alps
You’ll stay in remote mountain refuges and traditional guesthouses. Groups usually stay in:
- Day 1: Gite Le Pontet (Les Contamines)
- Day 2: Refuge Mottets, Chambres du Soleil, Base Camp Lodge or Auberge Nova (Les Chapieux, Bourg St Maurice)
- Day 3: Rifugio Monte Bianco (Val Veny)
- Day 4: Hotel Croux (Courmayeur)
- Day 5: Rifugio Bonatti (Val Ferret)
- Day 6: Auberge Maya Joie (La Fouly)
- Day 7: Relais d'Arpette (Champex)
- Day 8: Refuge Le Peuty or Hotel Forclaz (Trient)
- Day 9: Gite le Moulin (Argentière)
The accommodation is simple, clean and comfortable, and there is a variety of accommodation options used throughout the hiking season. Groups typically sleep in mixed dormitory rooms of up to 20 persons, usually in bunk or single beds. They feature hot showers, running water, pillows and blankets, and a bar serving cold drinks. Most refuges also have outlets for charging your electronics, and some even have WiFi. Some refuges are more modern in style, others have a more traditional heritage, most are busy throughout the hiking season; it's the refuge's location and its remoteness that largely decides what comforts and conveniences are available. It's best to keep your expectations simple and enjoy the time on the trail to unplug from everyday life. Each of the mountain huts listed is the first choice option, but will be subject to availability. Where alternate accommodation is required, it will be of a similar style and standard.
This trip has been rated as Challenging
This trip is suitable for experienced hikers in good shape. You'll need to be able to hike 15–20km on mountain trails, with as much as 1000m of elevation gain and descent, each day. You will be carrying your own overnight pack between the refuges, (unless you book the luggage transfer service - see Optional Extras), so should be confident hiking with a 30-50L pack for multiple days. Doing some practice hikes before the trip with your pack and boots is strongly recommended to help you prepare for this adventure!
What will I need to carry?
If you would prefer to just hike with a small day pack, don't want to think about your luggage and what to pack, there is a luggage transfer service available for a fee (See Optional Extras). The luggage transportation service is available on 8 out of 9 nights: this means you'll need to carry things for just one overnight stay, on the 5th night at Rifugio Bonatti as there is no road access (although you won't need to carry all your luggage, just an overnight bag). The rest of your luggage gets transported during the day to the next destination. You'll need to pack your luggage in a duffle bag, to prevent any damage or loss to your belongings. There is a size restriction of the bags but the weight is limited to 15kg per bag.
See Optional Extras for prices.
The Tour du Mont Blanc trekking season is from June to September. Summer around Mont Blanc is generally warm and fair, but the weather can change very quickly in the high mountains, bringing cold rain and wind. Average temperatures range from 6 to 26 °C. It rains roughly half of the days each month, but storms generally pass through quickly. There can be snow on the mountain passes at the start of the season. Even in the peak of summer you can have very mixed conditions, especially when climbing over the high mountain passes above 2000m. Heatwaves have also been a feature of recent European summers. Our kit list is intended to guide you on what to pack for this trip.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Les Houches
09:00 on Day 1
Ends
Chamonix
17:00 on Day 10
Transfers
Your adventure will begin at 09:00 on Day 1 in Les Houches, at the TMB Archway next to the tourism office, the traditional starting point of the trail. Les Houches is easily reachable from central Chamonix using the local bus network, there is also a local train service which links the valley.
You should arrive any time the day before the start date and book a hotel of your choice in the Chamonix area. There are regular buses from Geneva Airport and Geneva Bus Station to Chamonix, which take around an hour. Your host will be able to recommend an airport transfer company. Alternatively, you could also fly to Milan Airport (LIN) about three hours from Chamonix.
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.
Travel options
Air travellers can fly into Geneva Airport (GVA) which is approximately one hour from Chamonix. Alternatively, you can fly into Milan Airport (LIN) about three hours from Chamonix.
For those who wish to avoid flying, why not travel by train instead? Chamonix is accessible by train via the St. Gervais-les-Bains (Le Fayet) station at the base of the valley which connects to Chamonix Mont Blanc train station. For example, take the Eurostar from London to Paris and then connect to a number of direct lines or an overnight sleeper train from Paris to St. Gervais-les-Bains, then on to Chamonix Mont Blanc station.
You can also travel to Geneva by various train routes from other parts of Europe and travel on to Chamonix from there by bus. Geneva bus station is a 5-minute walk or short taxi ride from the central train station. There are various bus services from Geneva bus station to Chamonix, the quickest option taking 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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What's available to hire?
- Trekking poles (see Optional Extras for prices)
What do I need to bring?
You'll be carrying all you need for the ten day trip on your back, so don't over pack but also don't skip the essentials. Hiking in the Alps even in the peak of summer you can have very mixed conditions, both hot and cold, especially when climbing over the high mountain passes.
KIT
- 30-50L backpack with waist belt (plus a rain cover)
- A Pack Liner or Dry Bag is also good protection in case of rain
- Sleeping bag liner (cotton or silk). This is very important as it's a mandatory requirement at the mountain refuges. Pillows and blankets are provided by the refuges.
- Sunglasses and Sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended due to altitude)
- Hydration/Electrolyte tablets
- Preferred snacks for the trail
- Quick-dry/Travel Towel
- 2L water bottle(s)
- Toiletries and personal first aid items
- Swim suit
- Earplugs and Eye Mask (recommended)
- Cash (EUR) for drinks, snacks along the trail, tips etc.
- Plug adaptor and/or battery pack to charge electrical devices (note Switzerland uses a different standard to the rest of Europe)
- Headlamp
CLOTHES
- Waterproof Jacket (with hood) and Trousers
- Synthetic (e.g. Primaloft) or Down Puffy Jacket
- Fleece or merino pullover or sweater
- Synthetic or merino wool base layers
- Warm hat and gloves (really important in mixed weather conditions)
- Sunhat or cap
- Synthetic shirts/T-shirts and trousers (zip-off preferable) or shorts for hiking
- Comfortable clothes to wear post-hike in the refuges
- 2+ pairs of hiking socks, wool or synthetic (not cotton)
- Sturdy hiking boots or shoes (worn in)
- Comfortable light shoes for around the refuge
Luggage Transfer - Max Weight 15kg, One Bag Per Person
Payable Before Departure
Luggage Transfer - Max Weight 15kg, One Bag Per Person
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Trekking Poles
Payable In Resort
Trekking Poles
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Parade of Mountains
This trek is a challenge, but the beauty makes the effort worth every step. At first I was skeptical of the value-add of a guided trip vs self-guided, but immediately after day one knew I made the right choice to be led in a group with a guide. We got to see so much more varied landscapes, experience so much more adventure, eat so much more variety, and laugh so much more in the shared fun of being together as a group.
Pretend hikers. Real hike.
Do your research as I’d call this hard rather than ‘moderate’… or do it like us and do not think about it and just go for it. Very fun and challenging. A real adventure. Loved it all.
5 Star Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc: The Full Circuit
An amazing trip - would highly recommend! Great refuges, fantastic guide, and value for money. Can't wait for the next trip with Much Better Adventures!
Another Great Trip with MBA
What a fantastic hike: the TMB is a classic trek and so is was great to share it with a wonderful group and our brilliant guide, Kirsti.
The hike has some tough long days, so you will benefit from being as fit as you are able in order to get the best from the experience.
Our group of 12 ranged from 23 to 56 years of age from a diverse range of backgrounds but all sharing a love of the outdoors, adventure and challenge.
The group gelled quickly and seemed to really enjoy each other's company: people quickly found their own rhythm and ways to encourage each other in challenging sections. They were a really exceptional bunch of people.
As we trekked early in the season, we encountered snow on the high passes and found micro spikes to be very helpful. Crossing snow bridges and bum sliding down snowy slopes were an unexpected bonus.
I really enjoyed traveling through different countries and was surprised at how instantly you knew you had crossed the border.
Apart from one very nice hotel, the accommodation was in shared rooms in hostels - all were basic but great. Food was also good and varied.
Special mention to Kirsti our guide, who kept us all informed, motivated and safe at all times: she went the extra mile on a number of occasions, helping any members of the group who needed a little extra attention and encouragement.
If I had one small observation, it would be that, although this trip is described as 'the full circuit', it is not. It starts at the official starting arch in Les Houches but finished in Chamonix. A few of the group, who stayed in Chamonix a few extra days, did finish off the route, but it seems a shame, that we could not all complete the full route together.
Saying that, it was still a fantastic experience, shared with fantastic people - all in all a great trip that I would highly recommend.
I thoroughly enjoyed the 10
I thoroughly enjoyed the 10 day TMB despite the rainy weather. I can't say enough about my fellow participants, they were models of positivity and perseverance. Our guide Nico was excellent, happy to share his knowledge and expertise, as well as his love of cheese! The trek was well organized, accommodations and food were generally quite good, and in some cases, excellent. I would highly recommend this trip.
Good for the soul
This was every bit as beautiful as I had read about, and more. I have come back home with the heart full and stress free.
It surprised me how every day was different in terms of weather, scenery, terrain. We were the first group of the year, so there was still a lot of snow, and ferocious rivers. On days 2 and 3 we spent several solid hours walking over snow without a break, so if that isn't for you, avoid June. I booked it deliberately because I wanted the snow and wasn't disappointed. We had great fun on the downhills bum sliding back down the mountain like kids.
Poles are a must. I haven't been a fan of using them in the past, but they help with posture on the uphill when trying to counteract a heavy pack, stability over uneven ground or snow, and to take some of the load on the downhill. They meant I didn't find the downhills a problem at all.
The uphills are unrelenting and not to be underestimated. Underfoot is often loose. You'll find yourself climbing up without any flattening out for several hundred meters of ascent, and obviously a heavy pack and the altitude add to the difficulty. Many of our group had done Everest Base Camp, Anapurna Trail, Kilimanjaro, but agreed that the climbs were much tougher on the TMB. While stopping to regroup though, the views are stunning and once getting to the top, looking back down at where you've come from is a joy.
We all found it interesting how plant life and the 'feel' of things changed when going from country to country, even though just crossing a border.
We found in no time at all, our group became a team as we were living together so closely, and it was another thing that made the trip so special.
While this isn't a technically challenging trip, a good level of strength, and particularly cardio fitness is required if you want to keep up with the group. If you're nervous, don't struggle. There is no harm in paying a bit extra to get your pack transfered and just take a day pack. It'll be more enjoyable for you and everyone else.
I cannot recommend this trip more highly. I have memories that will last a lifetime, with the people, our guide, Dave and the views. No photograph can describe the magical feeling that comes with it all.
Amazing experience!
I had never done a backpacking trip, and was so scared before this trip! But I am beyond happy I did this and did it through much better adventures. Our guide, Nico, was so awesome -- funny, knowledgeable, and made us all feel safe and taken care of. I am 28 and did this with my husband, and we got to meet some great people! It was so fun doing this hike alongside a group of kind, interesting strangers that become friends! The days were long but there are a few shorter ones where you can recover. This trip was challenging, but rewarding and very very doable! My husband and I will be booking our next trip through much better adventures and hopefully be coordinating one with Nico as our guide!
I selected the vegan option and was worried about not getting enough food but I was completely fine! I did bring bars and nut butters for snacks because I do eat a lot, so needed to supplement. But overall was great!
If you are in doubt... do it!
An epic adventure!
Loved Kirsti, loved our wonderful group and loved the trip! What more is there to say than WOW!
Amazing experience!
We may not have been blessed with great weather but we were blessed with a great guide in Nico and a great group. The Tour was exceptional with a variety of challenges, the scenery was ever changing but always stunning. The accommodation was interesting at times but warm and well maintained. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys hiking but pack light!
An awesome time on this
An awesome time on this trek. I loved doing it early in the season and being amidst the mountains in their many moods. Dave (guide) was exceptional. The warm-hearted group brought a lot of laughter, making for a unique and special experience and memories.
Trip of a lifetime!
What an incredible journey it has been! The group was awesome and our guide Dave from Happy Tracks was so incredibly communicative, detail-oriented, and well-prepared. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and relished every single moment of it. The lifelong connections and memories will stay in my heart forever!
TMB
Experiência memorável em paisagens maravilhosas. O fim da primavera foi um época especial, muitas flores e bastante neve no cruzamento de vales. Passar por três países com sua peculiaridades é um bônus adicional. O conforto dos refúgios varia bastante indo de simples a ultra confortável e comida a comida para um Hiking é excepcional. Vale muito o investimento.
Anyone with good level of hiking fitness must do TMB. Amazing to view Mont Blanc Massif from different angles where it can be majestic or have dark beauty and experience the culture of three countries. Multiple questions arise so a knowledgeable guide is an asset. Accommodation in the mountains can be rustic but part of a great holiday.
Highly recommend this trip, varied landscape and views day to day. Some days long but very manageable and nothing technically challenging. You get a chance to stock up on things a couple of times when you come into town. Refuges varied, some quite rustic but all clean and in good locations, sometimes with stunning views. Recommend to get bag transfer if you can.
Give this a go. Not easy but doable. We were very lucky with the sunshine and group that we set off with. Very well organised by MBA.
Absolutely amazing trip. The scenery throughout was stunning, great company and the food was top notch. Fernando our guide was brilliant, he identified the different abilities in our group and planned the day so everyone was happy. The mountain huts were basic, but everything you needed after a long days hike, I always went to sleep with a full belly and what an experience these were. If you are a light sleeper I’d recommend ear plugs and any sleep aids you may need. I opted to carry my bag, with 2L water & following the kit list it was approx 9kg, but if you are not use to carrying any weight the luggage transfer is a great option, and if new to long distance hiking I’d deffo recommend some hill training/ long days out, your legs will thank you after the mega steep accents/ descents everyday! I highly recommend booking with MBA and will be booking another trip asap.
Without doubt one of the most life enriching treks I’ve done. Challenging but stunning. Our guide, Fernando, was simply the kindest, most obliging, most well informed and knowledgable people I’ve ever met. Another outstanding trip with MBA…
Awesome trip from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic and the group was brilliant fun. Couldn’t think of a better way to spend 10 days. Get fit, pack light and enjoy the awesome views with a glass of wine!
If you're thinking about doing this trip, definitely go for it! It was a trip of a lifetime. Train a lot, get the kit list in order, and then hike! The accommodations, food, directions - all of it was great. Our guide was knowledgeable, patient, great with our group, and made sure we were all safe and comfortable. Very glad to have chosen the fully guided option. While it was still a physical challenge to do the full hike, having a great guide and group made it a lot easier and more fun.
Absolutely incredible trip! Nick was the best guide I’ve ever had - fun, motivating and fantastic picnics! The group was brilliant and had a great time - we are already planning our next hike! The accommodation was either really nice or a fun experience (bring earplugs for the shared dorms), the food delicious and the trekking brilliant! Really can’t recommend it enough! One of the best things I’ve done! Really good value for money and don’t think I could have done it any cheaper myself. Would recommend doing some practice hikes if you haven’t done a long hike before as it is challenging but the views are inspiring! Excited to do another MBA trip in the future!
Great trek with spectacular scenery every day.
A fantastic trip across the Tour du Mont Blanc! Would highly recommend it. Our local guide Nick was incredible and ensured we had an amazing ten days of hiking. Thanks, Nick.
Trekking the TMB is seriously challenging (especially the first 2 days), and seriously rewarding. This is really both a physical hike and a cultural hike - you really get a sense of each country. Walking through small villages, eating at the refuges, learning about the history of mountaineering and the Alps. It's like walking through a Bob Ross painting every day! I'd absolutely recommend this trip to anyone looking for a multi-day hike with the sweetest and most charming views imaginable. Happy, no other word for it! A++
We booked a 10 day TMB and we loved it. Group dynamics was great, Grant our guide was very knowledgeable ,fun and patient.Views were spectacular all around. Difficulty was as expected we didn’t find it hard. Vegan diet still a bit challenging at most remote places but there are shops along the way so we could subsidise. Accommodation was good but we have stayed at separate places for 2 nights. Definitely Recommend the trip as it was superbly organised.
Great experience - the fitter your are the more enjoyable the trip will be so worth taking the difficulty seriously. Luggage transfer is worth booking, accommodation at a couple of refuges is cramped, basic (and in one case lacks hospitality).
This trip was great fun and really well organised, I would definitely recommend it to others and am considering doing another trip in the alps because of my experience on the TMB.
This was an awesome trip! My first time trekking abroad at such a distance! I enjoyed every second! The views, the food, the people, all amazing! Not everyday someone gets to say they trekked around 3 countries in 10 days
Got to celebrate my birthday out there and I couldn't think of a better group of people to celebrate it, simply fantastic! So thank you all!
It's tough work but so worth it! Couldn't recommend it enough- everyday out there was such a blessing! And massive thank you to our guide Dave, super cool guy!
Add this to your bucket list!
An amazing bucket list adventure from start to finish! The scenery is like nothing I've ever seen before - when you think it can't get any better, you turn a corner and it becomes even more beautiful. Great to meet and hike with so many like-minded people too. Our guide, Joel, was brilliant - knowledge, funny, and had time for everyone. He also provides the best picnics!
Amazing trip, so glad I did it and very proud that I completed it! Shout out to our guide Joel who did an awesome job. Happy I went in September to avoid the crazy summer heat. Do pack light, you’ll regret bringing anything extra; make sure it’s well under 10kg even with 2L of water. Would definitely use MBA again.
Incredible trip, Joel the guide was a great laugh and was a fountain of useful info and hilarious useless info! The walk is breathtaking and one for ticking off the bucket list.
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 149kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Yes. Excess luggage not required on the trip can be stored. There is a storage fee of 25.00 EUR per bag which needs to be stored during the hike. This can be paid in cash at the time. Please let your host know in advance if you have excess luggage so that they can plan the logistics accordingly.
This trip visits locations at or above 2500m. At this altitude some people may experience symptoms associated with Altitude Sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Previous experience at high altitude is not necessarily an indicator of future performance. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with altitude, by carefully managing the rate of ascent and the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided. Owing to the nature of this trip, it is essential that your personal travel insurance policy provides cover up to the maximum altitude visited on this trip as well as emergency medical evacuation by helicopter.
Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.
Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.
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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
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Our team of Adventure Hunters create exclusive adventures with highly vetted, specialist hosts. We only work with independent, local in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with.
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
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Guaranteed to run
All our trips are now guaranteed to run. Once you’ve booked your spot you can immediately make your travel arrangements, no uncertainty, no hanging about (excludes 'request to book' departures). Full details
Flexible payments
Secure your spot with the minimum deposit and pay off the remaining balance in as many instalments as you like, with no interest or fees. Full details
Happiness Guarantee
We’re so confident you’ll have an amazing time we’ll put our money on it. Full details
Full financial protection
To give you complete peace of mind we’re backed by ABTOT, ABTA and ATOL memberships. Full details
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We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 900 verified trip reviews averaging 4.8/5.
Connect before you go
You'll be invited to join a WhatsApp group to get to know each other before your big adventure together. Full details
DEPARTURE DATES
Friday • 2nd August 2024
to Sunday • 11th August 2024
Fully Booked
Friday • 9th August 2024
to Sunday • 18th August 2024
Fully Booked
Friday • 16th August 2024
to Sunday • 25th August 2024
Fully Booked
Friday • 30th August 2024
to Sunday • 8th September 2024
Fully Booked
