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Operated by G Adventures

Trekking Mont Blanc

From

CAD 2,609

Duration

10 days

Countries

France, Italy, Switzerland

Activity

challenging

The adventure

Experience the rarified air of Europe as you trek the Alps from France to Italy and Switzerland along the Tour du Mont Blanc. This challenging hiking circuit will reward you with mesmerizing views of glaciers, steep valleys, and, of course, Mont Blanc itself. Travel across high passes and through Alpine meadows, recharging at night with delicious mountain cuisine in simple refuges. Challenge yourself to conquer one of the world's premiere hiking routes, uncovering the alpine heart of Europe on this incredible active adventure.

At a glance

Duration

10 days

Route

Chamonix → Chamonix

Countries

France, Italy, Switzerland

Activity level

challenging

Style

Active & Multi-Sport, Food & Drink, Multi-Country / Grand Tour, National Parks & Wilderness, Trekking & Hiking

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Serene scene of rowboats moored by a lush green lakeside in Fontainebleau, France.

Your journey through

France, Italy & Switzerland

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalOur circuit begins and ends in Chamonix, France. This evening is our first opportunity to try out some of the best Alpine specialities in a typical restaurant, such as Cheese fondue, Tartiflette or Raclette accompanied with some famous "Vin de Savoie" wine.

Our circuit begins and ends in Chamonix, France. This evening is our first opportunity to try out some of the best Alpine specialities in a typical restaurant, such as Cheese fondue, Tartiflette or Raclette accompanied with some famous "Vin de Savoie" wine.

Day 2Travel to Les Houches and enjoy a 15km…ChamonixWe set off this morning after breakfast for our first day of hiking. We'll take the bus to the village of Les Houches, where we begin with a cable car ride to Bellevue. From here on a clear day you’ll enjoy great views of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Range, before beginning our hike to Les Contamines.

Chamonix

We set off this morning after breakfast for our first day of hiking. We'll take the bus to the village of Les Houches, where we begin with a cable car ride to Bellevue. From here on a clear day you’ll enjoy great views of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Range, before beginning our hike to Les Contamines.

Day 3Hike the challenging 15km (9 mi) from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux

Hike the challenging 15km (9 mi) from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux.

Day 4Pass glacial lakes on the 15km (9 mi)…

Pass glacial lakes on the 15km (9 mi) trek from Les Chapieux to the Italian town of Courmayeur.

Day 5The picturesque mountain town of Courmayeur is…Today we have a scheduled rest day to put up our weary feet or take the opportunity to enjoy the lovely town of Courmayeur and La Saxe. Enjoy an optional dinner with the group and our leader to taste some of the Italian Alpine specialities offered in Courmayeur's many atmospheric restaurants.

Today we have a scheduled rest day to put up our weary feet or take the opportunity to enjoy the lovely town of Courmayeur and La Saxe. Enjoy an optional dinner with the group and our leader to taste some of the Italian Alpine specialities offered in Courmayeur's many atmospheric restaurants.

Day 6Hike the 13km (8 mi) from Courmayeur…

Hike the 13km (8 mi) from Courmayeur to the Italian Val Ferret. It's a steep climb but the rewarding views are worth it.

Day 7Embark on a long

Embark on a long, steep hike of 20km (12.5 mi) followed by a stay in the Swiss mountain village of La Fouly.

Day 8After a short bus journey to the picturesque…

After a short bus journey to the picturesque village of Champex, follow the "Bovine Way" and trek 16km (10mi) from La Fouly to Trient.

Day 9Enjoy a final day of trekking 12 km (7Chamonix

Chamonix

Enjoy a final day of trekking 12 km (7.5mi) over the Col de la Balme to the Chamonix valley.

Day 10We suggest booking your flight no earlier than…Chamonix

Chamonix

We suggest booking your flight no earlier than 12:00 if you would like to leisurely enjoy your last morning in Chamonix. Please keep in mind that Geneva is approximately 2 hours away.

Traveller reviews

“Excellent tour overall. Everything, the staff, the hiking routes, the scenery, the food was first rate.”

“G Adventures's Trekking Mont Blanc trip was a fabulous experience! We had a 50-year age span among the 14 participants, and everyone got along tremendously well. The weather was perfect, the scenery was breathtaking, the physical challenges were tough but manageable, and the…”

“I really enjoyed this tour It had the right mixture of scenery and diversity good company fantastic weather and flowers and days I had to work my body a little harder and fun”