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Self-guided
Hiking
lvl. 4
Mon Roadbook App
Mountain Hut with dorms
Multi-day hike
Réf : E3L2
Hiking : a relatively accessible activity, hiking offers the opportunity to explore a country or a region up close, on foot, and to meet and mingle with the locals. On a traverse or loop, whatever your skill level, embark on one of our through-hikes to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the great outdoors.
Level 2: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on a well-marked hilly path or trail.
Level 3: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails and/or 600 to 800 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 15 kilometers.Level 4: An average of 6 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails or off trail, and/or 700 to 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances of 15 to 18 kilometers.
Level 5: An average of more than 6 hours of hiking per day off trail or on rugged terrain, with more than 1000 meters of vertical gain (and/or distances up to 20 kilometers). Possibly sections at high altitude.
Level 6: An average of more than 7 to 8 hours of strenuous hiking per day off trail or on rugged terrain, with more than 1000 meters of vertical gain and/or distances up to 20 kilometers. Possibly sections at high altitude.
Mon Roadbook app: designed for the self-guided trips, "Mon
Roadbook" travel assistant guides you throughout your journey via a
mobile application to download on your smartphone.
Prices indicated are calculated based on a limited number of seats available or for a departure in over 2 months from today. Once all prereserved seats are filled, or for reservations with a departure in less than 2 months, we might have to acquire seats for a higher price (depending on availability at the moment the reservation is made), which might result in the application of a supplement that increases the closer we are to the departure date.
Our trip
The most famous multi-day mountain hike in the Alps, a must for every hiker !
The best parts of the Tour du Mont-Blanc in one week.
Breathtaking panoramas of the Mont-Blanc massif on the "Lac Blanc" hike.
Overnights in spectacularly located mountain huts!
The expertise of an Alps-based team.
"Mon Roadbook" app is available for this trip.
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Circling the Mt. Blanc Range means hiking as close as possible to this legendary alpine giant without actually climbing it. Every day, enjoy so many new discoveries as you explore the different sides, cultures, and landscapes of the range: first through France, and then through Italy and Switzerland. The well-marked trails are trade and communications routes that have been used, in some cases, since Antiquity. This is hands down one of the world's major and most classic multi-day mountain hikes!
Tour du Mont Blanc is a very requested trip. We are recommending you to book your trip as soon as possible!
Your travel options
Mountain Hut with dorms From mid-June to late September
* Minimum price for the current season, subject to availability based on 4 participants. (Price incl. VAT)
We would like to thank Rashi for answering all of our questions leading up to the trip and for making herself readily available.
Our accommodations and food were amazing!
We had an outstanding time, truly a trip of a lifetime.
We look forward to our next adventure.
Our accommodations and food were amazing!
We had an outstanding time, truly a trip of a lifetime.
We look forward to our next adventure.
Mont Blanc Experience exceeded expectations in every way by making what would have been an extremely challenging coordination experience seamless. They catered the trip to our abilities and did a great job booking some great accommodations for us throughout. The customized guidebook was well-designed and included everything we needed for a great self-guided tour!
Great support services from Mont Blanc Experience staff. Good quality information provided which gave us great confidence in self guiding the TMB trip. All went according to plan although we could have done without the transfer to a hotel along the route on day three but it wasn't really a hardship as the local bus connection was excellent.
Overall I would definitely use this company again and would highly recommend them.
Overall I would definitely use this company again and would highly recommend them.
I walked solo for the 7 day trip and I had an amazing TMB experience. Airport transfers were seamless as was my luggage transfer. Accommodation and food was very good. I met some lovely people on my walk from all over the globe- spending some days walking with people I met along the journey- the road book, maps and app all worked very well. I had a fantastic experience and will probably do it again in the future. Booking through Mont Blanc Experience took a lot of uncertainty away and knowing I had some backup if things went wrong as a solo travel was very reassuring.
Itinerary
Level 4: An average of 6 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails or off trail, and/or 700 to 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances of 15 to 18 kilometers.
Hiking : a relatively accessible activity, hiking offers the opportunity to explore a country or a region up close, on foot, and to meet and mingle with the locals. On a traverse or loop, whatever your skill level, embark on one of our through-hikes to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the great outdoors.
Mon Roadbook app: designed for the self-guided trips, "Mon
Roadbook" travel assistant guides you throughout your journey via a
mobile application to download on your smartphone.Duration : 9 days
Luggage transfers : 2 options: with or without luggage transfer
Lodging : Hotel, Mountain Hut
Guiding : self-guided
Group : Minimum 2 persons
Season : From mid-June to late September
Day by day
Day 1
Welcome in Chamonix !
Lodging : hotel.
Meals not included.
Getting to the charming mountain town of Chamonix Mont Blanc is child's play, whether by train, taxi or shuttle bus. Once there, make yourself comfortable in your hotel, stroll through Chamonix's picturesque cobbled streets and soak up the peaceful atmosphere before setting off on an unforgettable hiking adventure.
Day 2
From les Houches to les Contamines-Montjoie via Tricot pass
Distance : 11 km (6,8 mi) -
Ascent : 650 m (2,130 ft). Descent : 1300 m (4,265 ft).
5 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
The journey start with a local morning bus transfer to Les Houches. The lift of Bellevue takes you up to Bellevue where starts the hike. You hike down to the end of Bionnassay glacier for a lovely view on the glacier from a "nepali hanging bridge". Climb up to Col de Tricot (2,120m/6,955ft). Nice trail down to chalets de Miage (1,560m/5,118ft), charming hamlet overlooked by the Dômes de Miage summit, time for a rest. Then, you hike up to chalets du Truc (1,720m/5,643ft).
A last effort hiking down to the village: Les Contamines-Montjoie were you overnight.
A last effort hiking down to the village: Les Contamines-Montjoie were you overnight.
Please note: it is possible to shorten this hike if you bypass the ascent to Col du Tricot Pass. An alternate route is described in the roadbook.
Day 3
From les Contamines-Montjoies to les Chapieux via Bonhomme pass
Distance : 18 km (11.1 mi) -
Ascent : 1300 m (4,265 ft). Descent : 950 m (3,117 ft).
6,5 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : mountain inn. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch. Transfer : 10 mn.
Lodging : mountain inn. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch. Transfer : 10 mn.
After a short transfer in the morning to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (1,210m/3,970ft), take the time to visit the renowned baroque church that marks start of the Roman road, the historic trade route used to travel from one mountain valley to another. The steady climb to Col du Bonhomme Pass (2,329m/7,641ft) presents a beautiful section of hiking along the far southern end of the range. The trail marks the boundary between the Mt. Blanc Range and the Beaufortain Mountains. The ascent continues to Col de la Croix-du-Bonhomme Pass (2,433m/7,982ft), which offers spectacular views of Mt. Pourri (3,779m/12,398ft). On the descent, hike through alpine pastures to the small hamlet of Les Chapieux (1,549m/5,082ft), typical of the area, where you will spend the night.
Day 4
From les Chapieux to Elena hut via La Seigne pass
Distance : 17 km to 27 km (10.5 mi to 16.7 mi) -
Ascent : 1050 m to 1450 m (3,445 ft to 4,757 ft). Descent : 850 m to 1800 m (2,788 ft to 5,905 ft).
5 hrs to 7 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
Morning transfer to La Ville des Glaciers (1,800m/5,905ft). Make sure that you stop at the local farm along the way to learn about how world-famous Beaufort cheese is made. Continue your ascent through beautiful alpine meadows to Col de la Seigne Pass (2,516m/8,254ft) and the Italian border. From here, admire the jagged, steep side of the Mt. Blanc Range; the views are simply breathtaking! Legendary summits like Mt. Blanc de Courmayeur, Noire de Peuterey Spire, and the Grandes Jorasses appear close enough to touch. The descent takes you through Val Veny down to the foot of the Miage Glacier, with its peaceful lake and unique alpine flora. A short transfer from La Visaille will take you to the beautiful village of Courmayeur. End the day with a final transfer by local bus to the upper end of Val Ferret, one last effort up to
the hut.
Optional : a longer option is available for this day. From Combal, you can hike to the Col Chécrouit for a magnificent view of Courmayeur. The descent can be made either with the lifts (only available in July and August), or on foot (adding around 1.5 hours to the walk and 800 vertical meter of descent).
Details of this variant can be found in your roadbook.
Day 5
From Elena hut to La Fouly or Champex via Grand col Ferret pass
Distance : 12 km (7.5 mi) -
Ascent : 800 m (2,624 ft). Descent : 1200 m (3,937 ft).
4,5 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : mountain inn. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch. Transfer : around 45 mn.
Lodging : mountain inn. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch. Transfer : around 45 mn.
This short day at the halfway point on your tour offers the opportunity to take it easy and recuperate. After spending an unforgettable night at the foot of the Pré-de-Bar Glacier and Mt. Dolent (3,823m/12,542ft), start the day's hike with an ascent to Grand Col Ferret Pass (2,537m/8,323ft), where you cross from Italy into Switzerland. Take one last look back into Italy before starting the descent through Switzerland's gentle alpine meadows as you hike all the way down to the small hamlet of Ferret (1,740m/5,708ft). Depending on the accommodation booked, you'll spend the night in the village of La Fouly or take an afternoon transfer to the village of Champex.
Day 6
From Champex to Trient via Bovine (Fenêtre d'Arpette optional)
Distance : 14.5 km to 15.5 km (9 to 9.5 mi) -
Ascent : 700 m to 1200 m (2,296 ft to 3,937 ft). Descent : 800 m to 1400 m (2,624 ft to 4,593 ft).
5,5 hrs to 8 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : mountain inn. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
Lodging : mountain inn. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
From Champex, start by hiking through the Swiss mountain pastures and alpine meadows known for the grazing cows that produce some of the Alps' most famous cheeses! From Bovine, enjoy incomparable views of the Rhône River Valley.
We also offer an alternate hike: please be aware that this option presents a much longer and more committing adventure. Fenêtre d'Arpette (2,665m/8,743ft) is a spectacular high-mountain notch located near the Grands Glacier. Finish the day in the village of Trient (1,280m/4,199ft), where you will eat dinner and spend the night in a guest house
We also offer an alternate hike: please be aware that this option presents a much longer and more committing adventure. Fenêtre d'Arpette (2,665m/8,743ft) is a spectacular high-mountain notch located near the Grands Glacier. Finish the day in the village of Trient (1,280m/4,199ft), where you will eat dinner and spend the night in a guest house
Day 7
From Trient to Le Tour via Col de Balme pass
Distance : 12,5 km to 15,5 km (7.7 mi to 9.6 mi) -
Ascent : 950 m to 1100 m (3,116 ft to 3,608 ft). Descent : 750 m to 1000 m (2,460 ft to 3,280 ft).
6 hrs to 7 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
From Trient, hike up to Col de Balme Pass (2,191m/7,188ft) to cross the French-Swiss border. At the top of the pass enjoy great views into Chamonix and the valley below, as well as the spectacular panorama that includes Mt. Blanc, the Mer de Glace (glacier), and the Argentière Glacier. Hike down (or take the chairlift/gondola) the dirt roads and trails through the meadows and pastures to Le Tour (1,453m/4,767ft).
Optional : it is possible to shorten the day by taking the ski lift between Charamillon and Le Tour. This alternative will be described in your roadbook.
Day 8
From Argentière to Chamonix via Lac Chésery and Lac Blanc
Distance : 9 km to 12 km (5.6 mi to 7.4 mi) -
Ascent : 950 m (3,116 ft). Descent : 550 m to 1250 m (1,805 ft to 4,100 ft).
5 hrs to 6,5 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner. Transfer : 10 mn.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner. Transfer : 10 mn.
Enjoy a truly unforgettable hike on last day of your trip. Scrambling through the Aiguilles Rouges, with the Mont-Blanc Range just across the valley, means incredible views of the many glaciers and summits high above Chamonix. From Col des Montets Pass (1,461m/4,793ft), follow the balcony trail to Cheserys Lakes, all known for reflecting in their clear blue waters some of the Alps' most famous peaks. Continue to Lac Blanc (2,352m/7,716ft). Open your eyes, observe your surroundings, and look for one of the area's many alpine ibex. From here, walk down la Flégère, where a gondola takes you down to Chamonix.
Optional : a longer option is available for this day. From La Flégère, you can hike down to Chamonix with a balcony path (adding around 1.5 hours to the walk and 850 vertical meter of descent).
Details of this variant can be found in your roadbook.
Day 9
Chamonix - Au revoir!
Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Enjoy your last breakfast before checking out. Take the time to explore Chamonix before heading off.
If you wish to arrive earlier or extend your stay, it's essential to book your accommodation in advance. We can arrange one or more extra nights at one of our partner hotels. Just ask !
The active times are given as an indication and may vary depending on several elements (eg. weather conditions, terrain, etc.). Transfer times may also vary depending on road and traffic conditions. If necessary (eg: weather conditions, decision of local authorities, etc.), we may also be required to adapt the program for the smooth running of your trip and in the interest of the participants.
Pricing
Prices (incl. taxes) from june to september 2026
| Mountain Hut with dorms Price per person | Without luggage transfer | With luggage transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Single season | Single season | |
| 1 person1 shared room | 1770 € | 2220 € |
| 2 people1 shared room | 1400 € | 1680 € |
| 3 people1 shared room | 1390 € | 1670 € |
| 4 people1 shared room | 1380 € | 1660 € |
| 5 people1 shared room | 1370 € | 1650 € |
| 6 people1 shared room | 1370 € | 1650 € |
- Single season : From 13 June 2026 to 20 September 2026
Pricing
The price includes / does not include
The price includes:
- Accommodations as described (mix in hotels, mountain inns and huts).
- Transportation of your bag (if you choose this option).
- Breakfast from day 2 to day 9.
- Dinners for days 2 through 7.
- The roadbook (as well as a map and reservation vouchers) for a 2 to 4 person group.
- Access to the new mobile phone application (including GPS guidance).
- In case of emergency, a 24/7 telephone service in English.
The price does not include:
- Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point where the trip officially ends.
- Dinners in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (day 1 and day 8).
- Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- For reservations made less than 15 days before the start, all additional fees for priority processing.
- Anything that is not specified in the "included in the price" list.
Other expenses:
- Lunches: at grocery stores or huts for your picnic lunches.
- Public transportation and chairlifts/gondolas during the tour.
- The shuttle between Chamonix and Les Houches, approximately €1,5.
- The cable-car between Les Houches and Bellevue, approximately €18,5.
- The shuttle between Les Chapieux and Ville-des-Glaciers, approximately €4. At the beginning of the season, you might need to reserve a taxi.
- The shuttles (regularly scheduled) around Courmayeur (free during summer 2025). At the beginning and the end of the season, you need to reserve a taxi. Check with your hotel/hut/guest house manager to ask if there are other hikers in the same situation with whom you can share the fare.
- The shuttles between La Fouly and Champex, approximately CHF 18.
- Optional: the Col de Balme chairlift to Le Tour, approximately €30, or use the lift between Charamillon and Le Tour, approximately €18,5.
- The shuttle between Le Tour and Col des Montets, approximately €1,50.
- Optional : the cable-car between La Flégère and Les-Prazs-de-Chamonix, approximately €18,5.
- Tickets to visit monuments or museums.
- Drinks and tips.
Currencies
France is part of the Euro zone. You may find ATMs easily in the main cities and towns.
Better to have cash in the most remote areas to purchase extras (ex.: for drinks). Huts do not always accept credit cards.
Exchange rate
Better to have cash in the most remote areas to purchase extras (ex.: for drinks). Huts do not always accept credit cards.
Exchange rate