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

Self-guided

Hiking

lvl. 3
Comfort
Hotel 3 star
Multi-day hike
Réf : E3L3
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

  • A classic multi-day mountain hike.

  • France, Italy, and Switzerland: explore three alpine cultures.

  • Hike to Lac Blanc included.

  • A selection of very comfortable accommodations.

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!

Your choice of lodging + Luggage transfer

Hotel 3 star From mid-June to late-September

With luggage transfer From 1795 €* Book / Enquire Devis

Are you looking for a singular experience with family, friends, colleagues, or a club, organized and led by one of our professional mountain guides?

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* Price based on 4-person group

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Past questions
Topics
Viv H.
Traveler
Timing and season
Hi there - my husband and I would like to do the TMB self-guided - the highlights (6 days walking?) rather than the full 11 day route. With luggage transfer and staying in hotels rather than hunts. Our available dates are 22 August to 31 August 2023. Thank you. Viv
  • Julie M. Julie M.'s photo
    Mont Blanc Experience Team
    Hello Viv, The TMB is very requested this year, regarding the availability, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected], I"ll be very happy to help you to organize your trip!
Linda H.
Traveler
1 trip with Allibert
Itinerary
Hello! I wish to book your trip starting 4 July, 2022. There may be five people who wish to book for the same tour. Can the lodgings include three people in one room? If not, what would be the added expense for three rooms for five people?
  • Gaël R. Gaël R.'s photo
    Mont Blanc Experience Team
    Hello. Thank you for your interest in our company. For any inquiries and cotation, you can contact us directly at [email protected] For 5 people, there will be 1 double room and 1 room with 3 beds. Thank's

Itinerary

Pricing

Prices (incl. taxes) from june to september 2023

Hotel 3 star
Price per person
With luggage transfer
Single season
1 person 1 single room2780 €
2 people1 shared room1920 €
3 people1 shared room1820 €
4 people1 shared room1795 €
5 people1 shared room1770 €
6 people1 shared room1720 €
  • Single season : From 08 June 2023 to 20 September 2023

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

The price includes:

- Accommodations as described.
- Transporting your bags if you choose this option.
- Breakfast for days 2 through 8.
- Dinners for days 2 through 6 (except day 4 in Courmayeur).
- The roadbook (as well as a map and reservation vouchers) for a 2 to 4 person group.
- Private transfers:

  • from Les Chapieux to Bourg St Maurice (day 3, 45 min drive),
  • from Bourg St Maurice to la ville des Glaciers, stat of the hike (day 4, 50 min drive),
  • from Trient to Argentière (day 6, 20 min drive).

- Access to the new mobile phone application (including GPS guidance).

The price does not include:

- Diners in Chamonix Mont Blanc and Courmayeur.
- Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point where the trip officially ends.
- 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 "price includes" list. 

Other expenses:

- Lunches: at grocery stores or huts for your picnic lunches.
- Public transportation and chairlifts/gondolas during the tour:

  • the cable-car between Les Houches and Bellevue, approximately €15,
  • the shuttles (regularly scheduled) from Visaille to Courmayeur and from Courmayeur to Arnuva, approximately €3 each. 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 bus (Postal Bus in Switzerland) from Ferret/La Fouly to Champex, approximately €9.

- Tickets to visit monuments or museums.
- Drinks.
- Tips.

Currencies

France and Italy are 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.

 

Extend your trip

Additional nights

Vous pouvez réserver des nuits supplémentaires avant ou après votre voyage.
  • Chamonix
    • Hotel 3 star : from 90 to 180 € (depending on the season and / or service chosen)
      • Double room, single room, twin room
      • B&b
Price per person