Tour of Mont Blanc Trek

Arrival Day in Chamonix. All participants and the guide will meet at 5 PM for an informational  meeting where we'll go over the tour itinerary, check backpacks, and address any questions.

Meals included: Dinner 

Overnight stay: Gîte in Les Houches or Chamonix

We'll start the program by taking the Bellevue cable car in the village of Les Houches,  ascending to an altitude of 1800m. From there, we'll begin our hike, passing near the  Bionnassay glacier. After leaving the glacier behind, we'll ascend to the Col de Tricot at 2120m  and arrive at the picturesque Miage chalets. We'll continue a bit further to reach Les  Contamines-Montjoie, where we'll spend the night. 

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

Overnight stay: Gîte or refuge in Les Contamines (France) 

Elevation gain/loss: +680m / -1300m | 12km /

Time: 5h

A short transfer will take us to the starting point at Notre-Dame de la Gorge. A beautiful balcony  trail will lead us to the Col de Bonhomme, a rocky area where we might spot ibex. We'll continue  the trail and descend to Les Chapieux. Depending on the group and the availability of  accommodations, a second transfer may be necessary today. 

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

Overnight stay: Gîte in Les Chapieux or Refuge Plan Mya (France) 

Elevation gain/loss: +1300m / -950m | 15km /

Time: 7h

Today we’ll enter Italy via the Col de la Seigne at 2516m. From here, we'll enjoy stunning views  of the southern face of Mont Blanc, the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, and the entire Val Veny  stretching out before us. We'll descend through Val Veny and spend the night in a refuge facing  the spectacular Brenva glacier. 

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

Overnight stay: Monte Bianco Refuge (Italy) 

Elevation gain/loss: +880m / -1100m | 17km /

Time: 7h

A short 10-minute transfer in the morning will take us to Courmayeur, where we'll begin today's  journey. We’ll start with a 650m ascent to the Bertone Refuge, where we’ll take a breather  before continuing. Today’s route offers spectacular views of the Mont Blanc massif from the  southeast, the Italian side. Tonight, we'll stay in a charming hotel in Val Ferret.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

Overnight stay: Hotel Funivia, Val Ferret (Italy) 

Elevation gain/loss: +960m / -650m | 13km /

Time: 6h

In the morning, we'll take a public bus to the starting point of today's stage. The day begins with  an ascent to the Grand Col Ferret, a natural border with Switzerland. Situated at the foot of  Mont Dolent, this peak shares its summit with all three countries of the Mont Blanc tour: France,  Italy, and Switzerland. In the village of Ferret, a public bus will take us to Champex.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

Overnight stay: Gîte in Champex le Lac or Relais d'Arpette (Switzerland)

Elevation gain/loss: +1000m / -850m | 13km /

Time: 6h

Today's path takes us through a typical Swiss landscape, just as you might imagine when  thinking of the Alps: cows and green alpine meadows. After gaining some elevation, the trail will  lead us to the picturesque Bovine Chalet Refuge. Here, you can recharge and perhaps enjoy  one of the homemade tarts baked each morning for hikers. We'll gradually lose elevation as we  follow a forest trail, reaching the Col de la Forclaz first, and finally arriving in the village of Trient,  recognizable by its pink church. From here, a transfer will take us back to France, where we’ll 

spend the final night. 

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

Overnight stay: CAF Le Tour Refuge (France) 

Elevation gain/loss: +810m / -1150m | 16km /

Time: 6h

Our final stage takes us through the Aiguilles Rouges massif, on the right bank of the Arve  River, north of Mont Blanc. We'll ascend to Lac Blanc at 2352m, where we can take the classic  photo of the Chamonix Valley. This beautiful stage is quite popular due to its proximity to  Chamonix. Part of the day's descent will be done by cable car. All that remains is to find a sunny  terrace and toast to the fantastic days we've experienced. 

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch 

Overnight stay: Not included 

Elevation gain/loss: +1050m / -650m | 12km /

Time: 5h