Tour du Mont Blanc

Eleven days circling Western Europe's highest peak through France, Italy, and Switzerland, crossing high alpine passes between traditional mountain villages.

Eleven days circling Western Europe's highest peak through France, Italy, and Switzerland, crossing high alpine passes between traditional mountain villages.

The alpine trail of the Tour du Mont Blanc with the massif rising in the distance

Tough

6–8 People

9 Days

170 km

Overview

The classic circuit around Mont Blanc, crossing three countries without ever losing sight of the massif. The route climbs over high alpine passes into deep valleys, through larch forest and past glacial moraine, linking traditional villages in France, Italy, and Switzerland along the way. Nine days is enough to feel the mountain change character from every angle — glaciers to the north, pastureland to the south.

What's Included

Expert local guide

Meals included

Airport transfers

Accommodation

Permits & paperwork

Insurance coverage

Gallery

A traditional stone village near Courmayeur beneath the glaciers of Mont Blanc
A high mountain pass along the Tour du Mont Blanc surrounded by scree and glacial moraine
A larch forest trail on the approach to the Grand Col Ferret
A traditional stone village near Courmayeur beneath the glaciers of Mont Blanc
A high mountain pass along the Tour du Mont Blanc surrounded by scree and glacial moraine
A larch forest trail on the approach to the Grand Col Ferret

Hike Schedule

Day 1 — Les Houches into the Chamonix valley, first climb into France's alpine terrain

Day 2 — Cross into Italy over the Col de la Seigne, camp near Courmayeur

Day 3 — Rest day option in Courmayeur, or continue through the Italian valleys

Day 4 — Climb through larch forest toward the Grand Col Ferret

Day 5 — Cross the Grand Col Ferret into Switzerland, camp near La Fouly

Day 6 — Descend through Swiss farmland and villages toward Champex

Day 7 — Climb back toward the French border through high pasture

Day 8 — Return to France, camp near Tré-le-Champ

Day 9 — Short final stretch back to Les Houches, trip ends

Route map of the Tour du Mont Blanc circuit crossing France, Italy, and Switzerland

Les Houches, France

Starting Point

Les Houches, France

Ending Point

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/per person

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FAQ

Good to know before you go

From packing lists to trail difficulty, here's everything you need to feel prepared.

From packing lists to trail difficulty, here's everything you need to feel prepared for your hike.

How experienced do I need to be?

If you can walk a few hours on uneven ground, you're ready.

How many people are in a group?

Usually 6 to 8— small enough to stay quiet.

What should I bring?

A packing list goes out once you book, built around the season ahead.

What happens if the weather turns?

Guides know the alternate routes and adjust the day.

Can I change my dates after booking?

Yes, up to 14 days before departure, no extra cost.

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