french-alps-tour-du-mont-blanc-in-hotel

Self-guided

Hiking

lvl. 4
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Hotel 3 star
Multi-day hike
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8 days from 1680 € Book / Enquire

Our trip

  • The most famous multi-day mountain hike in the Alps, a must for every hiker !

  • Taste and learn about the 3 different alpine cultures of France, Italy and Switzerland.

  • Experience breathtaking panoramas of the Mont-Blanc massif on the "Lac Blanc" hike.

  • For maximum comfort, luggages transported separately in vehicle.

  • A selection of nice accommodations, in private room.

"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 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

Hotel 3 star From mid-June to late-September

Hotel 3 star From mid-June to late-September

Without luggage transfer From 1680 €* Book / Enquire Devis
With luggage transfer From 1900 €* Book / Enquire Devis

* Minimum price for the current season, subject to availability based on 4 participants. (Price incl. VAT)

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It was a very well thought out and organized hiking trip. The booklet, app and instructions were clear and very helpful. We did not have to second guess. Our trip organizer was very knowledgeable, answered all questions on time.
All aspects of the trip with hotels, luggage transfers, taxi pick ups very well executed. Not even one mishap :)
It helped that we had gorgeous weather of course. We will plan another hiking adventure with this company for sure.
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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 : 8 days
Luggage transfers : 2 options: with or without luggage transfer
Lodging : Hotel
Guiding : Self-guided
Group : Minimum 1 person
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 : hotel. 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.

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 Bourg-St-Maurice 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 : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch. Transfer : around 45 min.

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). Private transfer to Bourg-St-Maurice where you'll spend the night.

Day 4

From Les Chapieux to Courmayeur via La Seigne pass

Distance : 15 km to 25 km (10 mi to 16 mi) - Ascent : 750 m to 1250 m (2,460 ft to 4,101 ft). Descent : 850 m to 1800 m (2,788 ft to 5,905 ft). 5 hrs to 7 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner. Transfer : around 1h15.
Private 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 final transfer from La Visaille will take you to the beautiful village of Courmayeur.
Depending on your condition for the day, you have the option to extend this day by hiking up to Col Chécrouit, where you'll enjoy a stunning view of Courmayeur. The descent can be made either by the lifts (only available in July and August) or on foot (adding about 1.5 hours of walking and 800 meters of vertical descent).

Suggestion from the Mont Blanc Experience team: A relaxing stop in Courmayeur
Why not take advantage of Courmayeur, this small town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc? It's the perfect place to take your time strolling through its peaceful streets, savoring a delicious typical dish from the Aosta Valley region, and why not treat yourself to a moment of relaxation at the Pré-Saint-Didier thermal baths before resuming your trek?
A pleasant break, ideal for recharging your battery and continuing your adventure around Mont Blanc.
Day 5

From Courmayeur to La Fouly or Champex via Grand col Ferret pass

Distance : 15 km (9.3 mi) - Ascent : 850 m (2,789 ft). Descent : 1000 m (3,280 ft). 5,5 hrs of hiking.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch. Transfer : around 45 mn.
A shorter day in the middle of the week allows time to rest. Short transfer from Courmayeur to the end of the italian side of Val Ferret. The hike begins at the foot of the Pré-de-Bar glacier to reach rifugio Elena (2,052m/6,732ft). Hike up to Grand col Ferret (2,537m/8,323ft), italian-swiss border. One last sight on Italy and you hike down through the sweet Swiss alpine meadow to reach the 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 Argentière 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 : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch. Transfer : around 20 mn.

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 have a private transfer to Argentière where you'll eat dinner and spend the night in a very nice hotel.

Day 7

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 : around 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 8

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

Hotel 3 star
Price per person		Without luggage transferWith luggage transfer
Low seasonPeak seasonLow seasonPeak season
1 person 1 single room3290 €3450 €3740 €3880 €
2 people 1 double room1910 €2060 €2190 €2330 €
3 people 1 room with 3 beds1810 €1960 €2070 €2210 €
4 people 2 double rooms1780 €1930 €2030 €2170 €
5 people 1 double room, 1 room with 3 beds1750 €1890 €1990 €2140 €
6 people 3 double rooms1750 €1890 €1990 €2140 €
  • Low season : From 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
  • Peak season : From 27 June 2026 to 20 September 2026

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

The price includes:

  • Accommodations as described (3 and 4-star hotels), private twin/double.
  • Transportation of your bag (if you choose this option).
  • Breakfast from day 2 to day 8.
  • Dinners for days 2 through 6 (except day 4 in Courmayeur).
  • The following private transfers:

- From Les Chapieux to Bourg St Maurice (day 3, around 45 min drive),
- From Bourg St Maurice to La-Ville-des-Glaciers, start of the hike (day 4, around 50 min drive),
- From Trient to Argentière (day 6, around 20 min drive).

  • 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 7) and Courmayeur (day 4).
  • 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 bus between Chamonix and Les Houches, approximately €1,5.
- The cable-car between Les Houches and Bellevue, approximately €18,5.
- The shuttles (regularly scheduled) around Courmayeur (free during summer 2024). 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 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

 

Access

Access

This trip starts and ends in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The nearest airport for this trip is Geneva Airport. It takes about 1h15 to drive to the center of Chamonix.

If you are flying into Geneva, the easiest way to get to Chamonix is to use an airport transfer service.
We can book this transfer for you, just ask our specialists. Depending on your preferences, we can arrange a transfer by private or shared taxi. Please let us know your flight schedule so that we can organize your transfer as early as possible and in the most suitable time slot.

We have decided not to include the transfer from Geneva to Chamonix (round trip) to give you the greatest possible flexibility on your arrival and departure times (day and night arrival possible).

During your trip

Travel documents

The following documents will be provided for this trip:
  • Mont Blanc Experience roadbook with hike descriptions and detailed itinerary maps.
  • IGN maps for your hike (TOP 25 St Gervais 3531 ET & TOP 25 Chamonix 3630 OT at 1/25 000°).
  • My Roadbook" travel assistant via our mobile application.
  • All documents required to organize your stay.

Transfers

For your comfort and the quality of your stay, we've decided to shorten some of the less interesting stages and give you better access to the most remarkable sites. All transfers and lifts are at your own expense:
  • Day 2 : local bus from Chamonix to Les Houches (in service in the summer season); lift from Les Houches to Bellevue station (in service between mid-June and mid-September).
  • Day 3 : local bus transfer between Les Contamines-Montjoies and Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (in service in July and August); private transfer from Les Chapieux to Bourg-St-Maurice.
  • Day 4 : private transfer from Bourg-St-Maurice to La-Ville-des-Glaciers; local bus transfer from La Visaille to Courmayeur (in service between mid-June and mid-September).
  • Day 5 : local bus transfer from Courmayeur to Arnuva (in service between mid-June and mid-September); local bus transfer from La Fouly to Champex (in service in the summer season).
  • Day 6 : private transfer from Trient to Le Tour.
  • Day 7 : local bus transfer from Le Tour to Col des Montets (in service from mid-june to the beginning of september); lift from La Flégère to Les-Prazs-de-Chamonix (optional, save 1000m elevation down) (in service between mid-June and mid-September). 

NB : at the start and/or end of the season, some public shuttles necessary for the tour are not operational. We will offer alternative solutions and give you taxi contacts in the roadbook.

We draw your attention to the fact that wearing a seat belt is compulsory at the front and rear in all vehicles you use during the trip, when they are equipped with one, regardless of the regulations in effect in the country visited. By booking an Mont Blanc Experience trip, you agree to respect this obligation. Mont Blanc Experience cannot be held liable in the event of bodily injury(s) and/or material damage(s) if it turns out that this provision was not respected by you.

Lodging

You will be accommodated in 3 and 4-star hotels, in double or twin rooms, with private bathroom.

These hotels are located in the valley. On certain days, a transfer by vehicle from the end of the hike to the hotel is necessary, if the latter is not easily accessible on foot or if the route to be followed is of little interest.
Depending on your arrival time, you'll have the opportunity to take a leisurely stroll through the villages and enjoy the stores, especially in Chamonix and Courmayeur, where the town center is particularly charming.

Single room is always "on request".

Note: odd number of people are considered with a triple room. Single room always depends on availability and is with a supplement.

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 !

Meals

Our goal is to ensure that you eat well-balanced meals suited for the effort required each day, and to lighten your pack load as much as possible.

Breakfast :
The hotels offer a generous and varied buffet: pastries, fresh bread, homemade jams, fruit and cereals. Savory lovers will also find something to their liking, with a choice of breads, cheeses, ham and eggs.

Dinners :
In the hotels, dinner typically consists of a fixed three-course menu, including a starter, main course, and dessert.

If you have strict dietary constraints, we invite you to communicate them to us before departure, in your personal space.

Dinners in Chamonix and Courmayeur are not included to give you all options in town and a dinner on your own.

Lunches :
You can buy local products in supermarkets or bakeries in the valley. If you are staying in the mountains, you also have the option of ordering a packed lunch from the refuge upon your arrival, for around 15 euros per day. These packed lunch usually include one or two sandwiches, a fruit, a bottle of water and a cookie or chocolate bar.

Drinks :
Beverages (excluding water) are not included. Please pay for all drinks consumed on site before your departure, to avoid any additional charges after your stay.

Luggage transfer

Depending on the package you choose:

- With luggage transfers included: you will only carry what you need for the day's hike. Your bags are transported to your accommodations by vehicle, and you will have access to them every night.

- Without luggage transfers: plan to carry everything you need for the entire week on your back (pay attention to weight!).

Trails

Well-marked itinerary, previously recognized by our guides. You are in charge of your route and must know how to read a map and use a compass. You also have precise directions in the "Mon Roadbook" app and in the paper roadbook that will be given to you before departure (maps, descriptive plan, specific information...). The "Mon Roadbook" app allows you to centralize all the necessary information for your trip:
  • The identification of service providers operating during your stay
  • GPS guidance on a map background
  • Photos of crossings
  • The various points of interest on the hike: natural or heritage.

This application, included for this trip, must be downloaded before your departure and works offline (without network).
To learn more, feel free to read our article: Mon Roadbook, your digital travel guide.

For each stage, make sure you check the latest information on trail conditions; the manager at your accommodations should also be able to provide you with up-to-date information if you ask.

Itineraries

Our elevation gains are calculated based on altitude differences provided on maps, not by GPS, which, for technical reasons (GPS altitude inaccuracies + statistical dispersion), often give overestimated elevation gains, sometimes by up to 20%.

What you need to know

Be prepared for the weather:
The weather in mountains can change very quickly. the weather forecast is quite accurate for the next 3 upcoming days, but not that much further. Thunderstorms are common in the afternoon when the weather is hot, they are very located and show up very quickly. Wake up earlier in the morning when the weather forecast announces it, you will have crossed the high pass before it starts. Passes and ridge are not safe is the case of thunder. Take advice from your host the day before.

Considering the Environment:
While trekking you have to be careful not to destroy the environment you are enjoying so much. It is not only for your enjoyment, but people and wildlife also rely on this environment.
 
Here are some simple tips:

  • Pick up any litter along the trail,
  • Burn all your toilet paper and bury your faeces, make sure you go at least 50m away from any water source,
  • Drink tap water instead of mineral water as plastic bottles are an unnecessary waste,
  • Stick to the trails to prevent erosion and damage to fragile alpine flora,
  • Ensure all rubbish is packed and bring them back down to the villages.

Insurance :
All tour participants should obtain their own personal insurance which covers medical and emergency evacuation at a minimum. You will of course also want cover for loss or damage to personal effects, flight or trip cancellation etc. Please ask us for advice.

Final tips!

  • To ensure that you have the best time possible, please respect local traditions, customs, values and the environment.
  • Respect privacy when taking photographs.
  • Your attempts at speaking some French or Italian will open hearts and break the ice!
  • Protect the natural environment, see above.

Required before leaving

Formalities

Please check with your embassy.

Health

Vaccinations

Required vaccinations

No vaccinations are required.

Recommended vaccinations

Please check to make sure that all your vaccinations are current: DPT, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Dentist and general physician

We recommend a checkup with both before leaving on your trip.

Getting ready

Physical fitness level 4

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking at least once per week (around 15km to 18km) on a trail with considerable vertical gain (350m/hr) or by participating in a moderately intense athletic activity to build endurance.

Your first aid kit

For the medication and pain relievers listed below, we recommend that you check with your doctor beforehand, adding what you need based on personal requirements and the specificities of your trip.

  • An analgesic.
  • An anti-inflammatory (pills or gels).
  • An anti-diarrheal tablets
  • A disinfectant, band aids (several sizes), mole skin, sterile compresses, medical tape, Steri-Strips,

Gear list

What we supply for your trek:

We provide 1 set for every 4 participants, which includes detailed hiking maps of the region, and a roadbook describing your itinerary and trip (a lot of tips and some alternative routes are included).
You will have access to our 24/24 7/7 support hotline to assist you during your trip.
Each participant will have access on his phone to our "Roadbook" app which includes an itinerary descriptions as well GPS guidance.
 
What you need to bring:

If you don't have the luggage transfer option, pack light, remember that you will have to carry all your stuff during the whole trip. We recommend that your backpack doesn't exceed 10 to 15% of your weight. Take only the essentials.

Essentials:

  • Hiking backpack. A chest strap and waist strap are essential to help to distribute the weight. The size 30 L to 45 L, will depend on whether you have booked a luggage transfer or not.
  • Comfortable and worn in trekking boots.
  • Warm hat.
  • Cap.
  • Sun glasses.
  • Good quality Merino Wool walking socks.
  • Base layer tops - Merino Wool is the best choice.
  • Warm mid-layer tops.
  • A water and windproof layer (jacket and pants) eg. Gore-Tex.
  • 1x Walking trousers.
  • Light gloves.
  • Shorts.
  • Buff or Snood.
  • A natural or synthetic down jacket.
  • Casual clothes & footwear for evenings. One set is enough as you will not wear them for a long time.
  • Nightwear and underwear.
  • Sleeping bag liner - either silk, cotton or fleece (only if you're staying in dormitories in mountain Huts).
  • Sandals or flip flops. 

Essential Accessories:

  • Personal toiletries: shampoo, soap, shavers, moisturizer, travel towel (if you're staying in mountains Huts), etc.
  • Toilet roll/tissues.
  • Ziplock bags are handy for convenient leak-proof storage.
  • Sun block and lip balm.
  • Electrical socket adapter.
  • Energy bars/snacks.
  • Personal first aid kit + any personal medications you need to take.
  • Phone, Camera, batteries and charger.
  • Airtight and waterproof ‘dry bags' are great for keeping your clothes dry and storing your dirty laundry separate from clean clothes!
  • Head torch and batteries (spare batteries too).
  • Walking poles are highly recommended on Alps paths.
  • Cash & Cards (Euros and Swiss Francs).
  • Pocket knives or cutlery can be useful for picnics.
  • WATER - please be able to carry 2 liters of water.
  • Your sense of humor and adventure!

If you've booked the luggage transfer:

  • Duffle bag (soft) and not exceeding 15 kg to carry your extra stuff.

Useful extras:

  • Binoculars.
  • Book to read or Kindle.
  • Notebook and pen.
  • Ear plugs.

Note: All of these items can be purchased there. Please ask us if you'd like some advice about where to go to get any gear.

What to take with you in your day pack:
Please carry the following in your day pack, as a minimum:

  • 2 liters of water.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, lip balm.
  • Warm fleece or thermal layer and gloves.
  • Water proof layer.
  • Lunch
  • Head torch.
  • Hand sanitizer/soap and toilet paper.
  • Your camera.
  • Any money you want for snacks/drinks along the trail.
Important - take any personal medications you require during the day - you will not see your kit bag until evening.

The rest you can put into your main bag which will be carried to the next accommodation, only if you've subscribed to this option.

What about gear I want to leave before the trek?
Before departure for your trek you might pack your ‘town clothes' or anything you don't want on trek with you and ask your hotel (if you come back to the same hotel). If you want to do this, then consider bringing or buying a simple bag here for this purpose. We can also help you organise the storage of a larger suitcase, Please ask us for advice.

First aid kit:
It is recommended that you bring a small personal medical kit including your preferred painkillers, throat lozenges, plasters, strapping tape for blisters, etc. If you are taking regular medication you MUST bring those medicines with you PLUS an extra supply in case one pack is lost. If you have any allergies and/or take any medications, you MUST advise us when booking your trek!

Safety

The Mont Blanc Experience promise

No region in the world is 100% safe and without danger.

Mont Blanc Experience keeps you informed and is fully transparent when it comes to the potential risks. We gather security risk information from multiple sources: in-house research, monitoring specialized websites, meetings with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "safety and security" trips in the field, constant contact with our regional specialists, local teams on the ground, and France's travel agency federation.

Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that we cannot make any decisions for you.

If there is a clear and elevated risk, we reserve the right to:

— Reinforce our guide team (for guided trips).
— Modify the itinerary for our tours.
— Place a tour or destination on hiatus for an extended period of time when we consider the level of risk to be too high.

Your safety and your enjoyment are our priority.