Tour de Mont Blanc
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Experience the ultimate alpine adventure with a bespoke trekking holiday on the Tour de Mont Blanc, a legendary 170-kilometer trail winding through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Enjoy a fully customized itinerary, expert guides, mountain lodges, accommodation and seamless luggage transfers tailored completely to your pace and preferences.
Key Highlights
Tailored Itineraries: Custom daily mileage and route options designed for your fitness level.
Expert Guidance: Dedicated private mountain guides sharing local history and geology.
Handpicked Stays: Charming hotels and alpine refuges to fit your budget.
Luggage Transfers: Effortless gear transport so you only carry a daypack.
Local Dining: Reservations at authentic regional restaurants featuring French, Italian, and Swiss cuisine.
Day-by-Day Itinerary for a 10 day itinerary
This can be customised to suit the number of days you have available
Day 1: Arrival in Chamonix, France
- Arrive at your boutique hotel in Chamonix.
- Meet your local contact for a private trip briefing.
- Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Savoyard cheese specialties.
Day 2: Les Houches to Les Contamines
- Take the Bellevue cable car past dramatic alpine drops.
- Cross a thrilling suspension bridge near the Bionnassay glacier.
- Descend into the quiet chalets of Les Contamines valley.
Day 3: Les Contamines to Les Chapieux
- Trek along a historical, stone-paved old Roman road.
- Climb up and over the high, sweeping Col du Bonhomme pass.
- Rest your legs at a cozy, remote valley inn.
Day 4: Les Chapieux to Courmayeur, Italy
- Cross the border into Italy via the high Col de la Seigne.
- Marvel at the sheer, vertical rock walls of the jagged Val Vény.
- Take a evening stroll through the cobblestone streets of Courmayeur.
Day 5: Rest Day in Courmayeur
- Sip a rich morning cappuccino at a local Italian café.
- Ride the Skyway Monte Bianco rotating glass gondola.
- Soak your muscles at the luxury thermal spas in Pré-Saint-Didier.
Day 6: Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti
- Climb up to a balcony trail overlooking the massive Brenva glacier.
- Walk through high wild meadows filled with colorful summer flowers.
- Arrive at the famous Bonatti hut for a private room stay.
Day 7: Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly, Switzerland
- Cross the grand Swiss border over the high Grand Col Ferret.
- Spot wild ibex mountain goats clinging to the steep ridges.
- Descend into the peaceful, postcard-perfect Swiss village of La Fouly.
Day 8: La Fouly to Champex-Lac
- Enjoy a gentle, relaxing walk through quiet Swiss pine forests.
- Pass traditional wooden barns and a working alpine dairy farm.
- Relax by the pristine, crystal-clear blue waters of Lake Champex.
Day 9: Champex-Lac to Trient
- Trek the high Bovine route through vibrant, green cow pastures.
- Take in sweeping views of the deep, historic Rhône Valley below.
- Descend to Trient to see its famous, bright pink church.
Day 10: Trient to Chamonix, France
- Climb the final pass at Col de Balme back into France.
- Snap photos of the unforgettable Mont Blanc peak where you started.
- Celebrate with a final toast in Chamonix to end your journey.
What Is Included
Pre-trip planning session and custom route mapping.
Professional UIMLA mountain leader.
All accommodations and daily breakfast and dinner.
Full luggage transfers between stops.
Emergency local support and private vehicle transfers where needed.