{"product_id":"tour-de-mont-blanc-10-day-self-guided-trek","title":"Tour de Mont Blanc - 10 day self guided trek","description":"\u003cp\u003eA world class trek circumnavigating the Mont Blanc massif over 10 days, hiking through France, Italy and Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt a glance…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European Alps offers some of the most spectacular and enjoyable hiking in the world and this adventure gives us the chance to combine three countries into one trip as we cross the rugged Alps from Switzerland to France and Italy. The trek around Mont Blanc is one of Europe’s best mountain walks and you’ll get a chance to appreciate the variety of cultures, foods and people whilst you hike through glorious Alpine scenery.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamonix hotel at the start and end of the trek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy two nights in the stylish Italian town of Courmayeur\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake in Stunning Mountain Scenery including the Monte Blanc Massif and Mont Blanc at almost 5000 meters, and glaciers such as the Glacier de Bionnassay and Mer de Glace as you venture between France, Italy and Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience Local Cultures in France, Italy and Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel through historic and picturesque alpine villages and towns including Chamonix (France), Courmayeur (Italy), and Champex-Lac (Switzerland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tour Du Monte Blanc is punctuated with alpine meadows, forests and rocky trails, taking in high alpine pastures and mountain passes including the Grand Col Ferret (The highest point of the TMB) and the Col de la Seigne on the boarder between France and Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiverse wildlife: Ibex, Marmots, chamois and a variety of birds inhabit the region and offer plenty of opportunity to see unique and fascinating wildlife in their natural habitats and environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaggage transfer service between Chamonix \u0026amp; Courmayeur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated GPX App, guide book, maps and info pack + in person meeting on arrival\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItinerary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Nb. All ascents and descents are for hiking trails, so exclude height gain\/loss of chairlifts \u0026amp; gondolas)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e- Arrival to Chamonix - trip briefing, introduction to app, maps, guidebook \u0026amp; aperitif\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e2\/3 * centrally located hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 2 \u003c\/b\u003e- Depart 8:30am Chamonix for warm up hike on the Grand Balcon with incredible views back over to Mont Blanc and the massif. After the balcon there is the option of continuing all the way to the top of the Brevent, or simply jump on a gondola back down to the valley floor. An opportunity to explore the town and pick up any last minute supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 miles - 2063ft + 2857ft -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e2\/3 * centrally located hotel\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e- Les Houches to Les Contamines (France)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting the day with a little assistance from a gondola we ascend up to Bellevue, before descending, crossing a suspended bridge with amazing views of the Bionassay glacier and climbing up to the Col du Tricot (6955ft). After the col you drop down to the small hamlet of Miage and incredible views of the Miage glacier before ascending up to Le Truc, then descending through forest to the ski town of Les Contamines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 miles 2500ft+ 2800ft -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNb. Use of Telepherique to ascend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation: Hotel \/ Lodge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 4\u003c\/b\u003e - Les Contamines - Les Chapieux (France)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from Notre Dame we pass a splendid Baroque church following an old Roman road to our first climb; the Col du Bonhomme (7641ft). We traverse across to the Col du Croix du Bonhomme (8100ft) entering the remote and wild section of the Tarantaise before descending to the beautiful hamlet of Les Chapieux.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12miles - 4200ft + 3000ft - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNb. Various trail options today for the descent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotel: 2* Auberge, remote location\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 5\u003c\/b\u003e - Les Chapieux (France) - Courmayeur (Italy)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we cross the border from France in Italy, Bonjour turns in ‘Bongiorno!' Hiking from the Valley of Glaciers we climb up to the Co du la Seigne (8245ft), the border between France and Italy before descending gently into the majestic Val Veny valley. Local buses used to connect the start and end of the hike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 miles - 2300ft + 2700ft -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotel: 2* - Hotel in central location.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 6 \u003c\/b\u003e- Courmayeur (Italy)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRest day with the opportunity to visit a Spa https:\/\/www.qcterme.com\/fr\/pre-saint-didier\/qc-terme-pre-saint-didier, take a high mountain gondola for views of Mont Blanc https:\/\/www.montebianco.com\/it , or simply relax in the stylish Italian town of Courmayeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotel: 2*- Hotel in central location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e- Courmayeur (Italy) - Ferret (Switzerland)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrossing the border from Italy over into Switzerland via the majestic Col du Ferret at 8300ft before descending gradually to Le Peule Farm and the small Swiss village of Ferret. A short bus ride then takes you to the beautiful lake side ville of Champex - lac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5 miles 2520ft+ 2746ft-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation: 2 \/ 3* Gîte or Hotel or similar. Champex- Lac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 8\u003c\/b\u003e - Champex - Lac (Switzerland) to Col du Forclaz (Switzerland)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trail follows a classic shepherds trail used for centuries passing through the hamlets of Champex-d’en Haut and Champex-d’en Bas before climbing up through the forest to emerge onto a high alpage with sweeping views over the Rhone valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5miles -\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e2300ft+ 1700ft -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation: 1\/2* hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 9\u003c\/b\u003e Trient (Switzerland) - Chamonix (France)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiking over the Col du Balme (7188ft), enjoying a delicious lunch at a mountain refuge that sits on the border of Switzerland and France. back into France we descend into the beautiful Chamonix valley to complete our Tour du Mont Blanc circuit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9miles - 3050ft+ 3000ft- option to short the descent utilising gondolas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCentrally located Hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 10\u003c\/b\u003e Depart after breakfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCLUDES:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate rooms in each hotel \/ mountain lodge + 2 dormitories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll breakfasts, some dinners (4) in remote locations (Les Contamines, Les Chapieux, Champex-lac \u0026amp; Col du Forclaz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNb: Accommodation listed is a guide, where this is not available then an alternative will be reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOT INCLUDED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll mountain transport - telepheriques \/ gondolas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsurance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtras - laundry, lunches, drinks, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice: £1975 per person based on min 2 pax sharing twin room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeposit of £550 per person to secure the trip (non refundable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLOSEST AIRPORT: \u003c\/b\u003eGeneva, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGRADE:\u003c\/b\u003e Level 4 - Difficult\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tailor Made Trekking Holidays","offers":[{"title":"6-15 July 2026","offer_id":54705569497356,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13-22 July 2026","offer_id":54705569530124,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20-29 July 2026","offer_id":54705569562892,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-14 August 2026","offer_id":54705569595660,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-19 August 2026","offer_id":54705569628428,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19-28 August 2026","offer_id":54705569661196,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-11 September 2026","offer_id":54705569693964,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7-16 September 2026","offer_id":54705569726732,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9-18 September 2026","offer_id":54705569759500,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single supplement","offer_id":54705569792268,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/5504\/5644\/files\/HEADER.jpg?v=1772719337","url":"https:\/\/www.tailormadetrekking.co.uk\/it\/products\/tour-de-mont-blanc-10-day-self-guided-trek","provider":"Tailor Made Trekking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}