Best of Tour du Mont Blanc Trek

The following distances are an approximation of what the Mont Blanc Trek tour will look like:

Day 1:

Total Distance: 5.8km. Up: 550m. Down: 50m. Max altitude: 2056m

Day 2:

Total Distance: 20km. Up: 1000m. Down: 1290m. Max altitude: 2536m

Day 3:

Total Distance: 16.5km. Up: 810m. Down: 1000m. Max altitude: 2050m

Day 4:

Total Distance: 11.1km. Up: 975m. Down: 1192m. Max altitude: 2202m

Although this multi-day Mont Blanc trek is great for first-timers, you need a good fitness level and some prior experience in the mountains.

If you are not sure about your fitness level, then we strongly suggest starting a training program. If you are starting from zero, you can follow a Couch to 5km program and then continue. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy this trip.

Also, follow the right packing advice so that you don't carry unnecessary weight.

This Mont Blanc trip is geared toward adults. The minimum age to join is 18. However, 16-18-year-olds are welcome if they show up in the company of a responsible adult.

A bus can pick you up at Vert Lodge in CHAMONIX, or at the airport in GENEVA.

We operate this Mont Blanc tour from mid-June. Depending on the winter/spring, there may be snow on the route - which sometimes means adapting the route we take.

From late June to August, the flowers are in full bloom, but there is also a high chance of rain. They are also the warmest months of the year. We have one week off for the UTMB when the trails are full of racers.

In September, it's cooler and quieter - It can be a very peaceful time to visit.

Of course. We have daily departures across the summer. Let us know some dates that work for you and we'll find the nearest one with availability.

Our guides keep a close eye on the weather conditions and how it might affect the group. In most cases, they will adapt the departure time, and occasionally the route where possible. In very rare situations a decision may be taken to change the route and accommodation. These decisions are difficult to make and are made with your safety as the highest priority.

While on the mountain you will need to carry clothes and a few extras such as a bottle of water.

Included:

• Certified mountain guides

• Airport transfers

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Planned transport

NOT Included:

• International flights

• Visa fees

• Personal travel and rescue insurance

• Lunches (there are places to buy lunches on route)

• Drinks and Souvenirs

Basic, dormitory-style mountain huts with shared bathrooms. Dormitory bedrooms offer platforms of mattresses set out next to each other. In some cases, they offer free-standing bunkbeds. All rooms are mixed-gender.

After you finish booking, we will provide you with a list with all the items you need for the trip.

Absolutely! It's a great way to make friends and meet like-minded people.

No, we will cover part of the Tour Du Mont Blanc. We chose this itinerary to cover 4 of the best days on the full route!

You need to be steady on your feet and have experience walking on mountain paths. We will go at a slow steady pace that everyone should be able to keep up with.

Water:

During the summer, we strongly recommend taking two liters of water. The tap water at the accommodations is drinkable but there are limited resources along the way to fill up your bottle.

Food:

Please ensure you have lunch with you for day 1. While trekking, you will taste a great variety of local specialties. During the day, you can buy lunch along the way or pay for a packed lunch from the hut. Your guide will help you order if you take that option. If you have any food allergies (vegetarian, vegan, gluten or dairy intolerance, etc.) please let us know in advance.

It is not mandatory to tip in the Alps, but it is always appreciated by the hard-working guides.

Transfers are included to Chamonix and back on the first and final day only. These are from Geneva Airport only. If you are traveling to Chamonix or back on a different day, you can take a shared transfer from the Airport to Chamonix.

We can't advise you on this, however, you should keep up to date with COVID-related travel requirements.

The currency used in France and Italy is the Euro. We recommend changing your money before you arrive as it is not possible once you've left the airport. Most places along the way don't accept credit cards.

Yes, the bus can either pick you up at Vert Lodge in CHAMONIX or at the airport in GENEVA.

The weather in the mountains is very unpredictable, so being prepared is key.

Yes, at the Vert Lodge, you have luggage storage for a small bag per person. The bus will stop there on the way out and back to the airport very quickly for you to pick up your luggage. This service is available to everyone on our tour.

The Vert Lodge has a variety of rooms and pods, fully serviced, a great restaurant, free parking, and luggage storage. It is also one of our pick-up and drop-off points, which makes it practical.

Yes, you need travel insurance including search and rescue for hikes up to 3000m. Unfortunately, we're unable to advise on providers.

Yes, whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or have allergies. You should inform us about your dietary requirements at least 14 days before the trip. We will inform the accommodation.

Yes, you can leave your car on the roadside parking near the Vert Lodge hotel if you are staying there the night before or after the tour. Otherwise, there is another parking nearby.

Yes, walking boots are better than trainers as they provide more grip and help prevent injuries.

The shuttle operates from Geneva Airport or Vert Lodge, Chamonix.

We highly recommend poles. You can rent them for 10 EUR. Let us know ahead of the trip.

A sheet sleeping bag is a thin sleeping cover that you sleep inside and also covers your pillow. Each guest is expected to bring their own sheet sleeping bag.

If you have a 2-pin USB charger then this will work everywhere.

The drivers will meet you in front of the Montreux Jazz Cafe, inside the airport arrivals hall. Follow the signs for car rental and you should spot it. Look for Chamonix Valley Transfers (CVT).

It is anticipated that the Mont Blanc Tunnel, which takes us to the start of the route, will be closed for an extended period of time during September. This will leave us with a very long drive across the mountain range to get to the start of the route. We will therefore operate an alternative route with the same great experiences.

The trip will begin with a shuttle into Switzerland where you will hike to the Italian border before descending back into Switzerland and your refuge in La Fouly for the night. On day 2, you will hike between La Fouly and Champex Lac. The third and fourth nights will match our regular itinerary. All distances, ascents, and hiking time will be similar to our regular route. You will still experience the magic of our group trips, the route, glaciers, and amazing views.

The alternative route has been designed to provide you with the best route given the limitations of the tunnel closure.

Traveling in September provides the benefit of quieter trails. There is the disadvantage of the closure of some facilities like cafes which end their season in September. The weather can be more mixed but it's the mountains and they can give bad weather at any time of the year.

Whatever the logistics, our guides will ensure you have a fantastic trip.