Mont Blanc 5-day hiking tour (TMB)
A wonderful adventure for family and friends to discover the most beautiful views of Mont Blanc, along with an E-S Adventure Guides.
Private
Alps
5 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Hiking to Lac Blanc, one of the wonders of Chamonix valley.
- Climbing to the Alpage de Bovine, and enjoying the view over the Rhône Valley.
- Hiking across the Balme Pass, with an extraordinary view of Mt Blanc.
Description
*THIS TRIP WILL NOT BE OFFERED FOR THE 2022 SEASON. YOU CAN CHECK HERE ALL THE HIKES THAT WE OFFER!*
Join me on a wonderful adventure for the complete family, or to come alogn with friends! This program will take us on a 5-day hiking tour to the beautiful area of Mont Blanc, across French, Italian and Swiss territory.
The Tour du Mont Blanc hike – also known as the TMB – is a great opportunity to spend time with your friends and family, and even your children, in a natural and magical environment.
During these days, I will teach you all about this area, its mountains, its fauna and flora, and its history. Also, we will stay overnight in refuges, far away from everything. In sum, it’s a truly rewarding and fun plan!
The average hiking time per day is around 7 hours. And the altitude change ranges from 1,000 m to 1,200 m.
One of the highlights of this program is the visit to The Blanc Lake. This lake is well-known for the incredible view of the Mont-Blanc it offers, especially through its reflection on the water surface.
[EXTRA] If you’d like to read about a group of women who joined me on the Tour du Mont Blanc recently, check out this blog post: “Tour du Mont Blanc: 9 girlfriends take on one of the world’s great hikes”.
You can choose the program that best suits you. I offer different options.
To begin this program, one option is to meet at Chamonix. We can then transfer to Courmayeur by bus to start hiking. Have a look at a detailed suggested itinerary below (the “Demi-tour du Mont-Blanc – Courmayeur – Chamonix”).
At the end of the program, we will cross the Flégère and descend back to Chamonix.
Another option is to start the hike in Chamonix with direction to the Houches and finalize in Courmayeur, where we can take the bus to return to Chamonix.
For those who have limited time in the valley, we can do the Mont-Blanc tour in parts by bus and walking through the most beautiful places.
Other itinerary options include:
- A hiking tour from 5 to 10 days, depending on the time you have available
- Private tour for just 1 person or grop, or joining an already established group
- Assistance with your luggage is also optional
If you are interested in this great Tour du Mont Blanc adventure, request your booking!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
Price details
- Price for teenagers: €400
Itinerary
Day 1: Chamonix - Courmayeur - Val Ferret
- Bus from Chamonix to Courmayeur, via the Mont Blanc tunnel
- Hike through the Val Ferret (Italy)
- Overnight in mountain hut in Val Ferret
Distance:12 kilometersHeight gain / Height loss / Highest point:1100 meters / 267 meters / Junction Bertone (2039m)Expected walking time:5 hours 00 minutes
Day 2: Val Ferret (Italy) - Val Ferret (Switzerland) - Champex
- Trek from the Val Ferret in Italy to the Val Ferret in Switzerland
- Climb to the Grand Ferret pass (on the Italian-Swiss border)
- Descent to La Fouly
- Bus to Champex
- Overnight at the Gite Bon Abri
Distance:19.8 kilometersHeight gain / Height loss / Highest point:870 meters / 1291 meters / Grand Col Ferret (2537m)Expected walking time:7 hours 00 minutes
Day 3: Champex - Alpage de Bovine - Trient
- Departure from Champex
- Climb to the Alpage de Bovine – View over the Rhône Valley
- Descent to the Forclaz Pass
- Hike to Trient – Overnight
Distance:16.4 kilometersHeight gain / Height loss / Highest point:810 meters / 1007 meters / Porte a l’Ô (2049m)Expected walking time:5 hours 45 minutes
Day 4: Trient - Balme Pass - Gite la Boërne
- Climb to the Balme pass
- Climb to the Aiguillette des Posettes
- Cross the edge and descend to Tré le Champ
- Overnight at Gite la Boërne
Distance:15.1 kilometersHeight gain / Height loss / Highest point:875 meters / 1192 meters / Col de Balme (2204m)Expected walking time:6 hours 00 minutes
Day 5: Lac Blanc - Chamonix
- Climb to the Lac Blanc
- Break at the small refuge near the lake
- Cross the Flégère
- Descent to Chamonix
- End of program
Distance:16.1 kilometersHeight gain / Height loss / Highest point:1141 meters / 1357 meters / Lac Blanc (2352m)Expected walking time:8 hours 00 minutes
Details
More info
Luggage transfer is not available so everything must be carried during the trek. Extra luggage can be stored in our office. Necessary equipment list:
- Warm hat or head band;
- Light gloves (hiking gloves);
- Neck gaiter or a scarf;
- Sun glasses and a cap or hat;
- One pair of synthetic underwear (top & bottom);
- 2 functional shirts for the hike (we recommend merino or synthetic);
- 1 comfortable shirt for the huts;
- One or 2 layers of socks (merino wool or synthetic);
- One fleece or merino pullover / sweater;
- Optional: One insulation layer to keep you warm (we recommend you a Primaloft or light down jacket);
- Rain / windproof (Gore-Tex) jacket with hood;
- Rain / windproof (Gore-Tex) pant / rain-pants;
- Optional: Long pair of underwear (thermal, depending on the season);
- One pair of hiking pants: we recommend zip off trousers so you can save weight for additional shorts for hot days;
- Some comfortable trousers for the evenings
- 35 to 40 Liter backpack (you should be able to carry your gear comfortably, we recommend a backpack with a good waist belt);
- Rain cover or dry bag to keep the most necessary things dry in the backpack;
- Strong and waterproof leather hiking boots with a high ankle;
- Light weight shoes (e.g. sneakers, sandals) for the huts / evenings;
- Minimum 2-liter bottle or camelbag to fill up with water or tea;
- Plastic bag or dry bag to keep your spare clothes dry;
- Sun cream at least SPF 20 (we also recommend lip balm);
- Hut sleeping bag liner (made of silk or cotton);
- Swimsuit / bikini / swimming trunks;
- Tooth brush, paste;
- Washing soap;
- Small quick-drying towel;
Optional equipment list:
- Camera, mobile phone, EU compatible plug incl. chargers;
- Head lamp;
- Ear plugs for the night;
- Walking poles;
- Personal medicine if required (please inform your guide in case of emergency)
Meeting point
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About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.9
(250)
Mountain Guide
Gauthier and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides, leaders, and rock climbing instructors (including Ann Laure, Antoine, Claire, Christophe, Damien, Guillaume, Ivan, Jeremie, Julien, Leo, Nolwenn, and Willy) are among the top outdoor adventure professionals in Europe.
Whether you wish to climb some of the most iconic peaks in the Alps, explore the best climbing spots in Belgium, scale the stunning cliffs of Les Calanques, or embark on an exciting bouldering adventure in Fontainebleau, they will guide you to the top locations and teach you the ropes to ensure an unforgettable and safe experience.
Gauthier will be your main point of contact throughout the booking process, assisting with any questions to ensure you receive the highest quality guiding service.
Choose one of the featured programs from E-S Adventure Guides and start planning an awe-inspiring mountain experience today!
Languages
| Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about this trip
Nathan
Happy Tracks came highly reccommended to our group. They did not disappoint. Raphael, Jack Anja & Rachel took great care and pride in providing the best hiking experience on the TMB.
Jacob
We had an excellent time with Anja in the TMB!!! The best guide! Thank you!!!!
Tamar
Stientje
I don’t usually write reviews, but I gladly do for this trip because it was fantastic! Great guide, fantastic tour! The accommodation is really basic, that is just something to be aware of. The only point to not give a 5 star trip rating is the fact that the group size being twice as large as was promised, it made for a 14 person mixed dormitory the first night- and thus no sleep.
Ethan
Happy Tracks offer the best service in the world! Our leader the power house woman Anja was amazing. She went beyond her call of duty at times to ensure we had a super adventure on the Tour Du Mont Blanc. She was always one step ahead of us in terms of our needs. She is passionate about what she does and therefore it comes naturally to her to excel in offering a great service. If you want to experience a trek with a calm confident knowledgeable leader book now!! Epic trip ... they also ensure the other people on the trek are cool too! We had an amazing bunch of people on our trip! From 18 year olds to crazy coppers From Wales, to royals ! These people make the trek and Anja facilities the banter! 😘Thank you x Gill
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