Seven valleys, 71 glaciers, 400 summits…
The Mont Blanc range is fascinatingly beautiful, like a diamond, from every angle.
Discover a world of unique impressive and magic high mountain with a breathtaking explosive show of summits and glaciers in all directions...
From Courmayeur to the Chamonix valley, the Fenêtre d’Arpette to the wild Val Ferret, the trails meander along the Swiss, Italian and French mountain sides and valleys, through pastures, over mountain passes, below tumbling glaciers and imposing peaks.
The Mont Blanc range is inhabited by warm friendly people, hardy to mountain life, keeping pastoral farming and local mountain traditions alive.
This is an enormous playground of untamed natural wilderness waiting to be discovered.
Next departure on 07/09/24
From 1365 €
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Booking possible for 2 persons (no single bedroom)
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The price is all inclusive from departure to end point.
Booking possible for 2 persons.
Personalised tour available
Contact us !Meeting on Saturday at 9:30am at the Flégère gondola in Les Praz, Chamonix.
LES PRAZ DE CHAMONIX - LAC BLANC - LE TOUR
Ascend in the Flégère gondola to the Balcons du Mont Blanc to reach the Lac Blanc at 2300m. Descend via the Col des Montets and the visitors' centre of the Aiguilles Rouges, then to Montroc and the village of Le Tour. Night in a gîte.
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: + /-450m to 950m
COL DE BALME - TRIENT
Climb through the balcony trail Les Posettes to the Col de Balme (2200m), border between France and Switzerland. View over the very close glaciers of Argentière, Tour and the Mont Blanc range. Descend through the Swiss pastures to the village Trient. Night in a gite.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +840m -930m
BOVINE OR ARPETTE - CHAMPEX
Cross through the pastures of Bovine via a balcony trail overlooking the Rhone valley. If the natural conditions and the fitness of the group allow it, ascent to a more ‘high mountain’ route along the Trient Glacier to reach the Fenêtre d’Arpette (2700m). Night in a gîte.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +1100m -750m (via Bovine)
7 hour walk / Elevation: +1300m -970m (via Arpette)
SWISS VAL FERRET - LA FOULY
Pass along the Swiss Val Ferret, dotted with charming small villages. The sight of the glaciers is present, even from the valley, with the glaciers Saleina and A Neuve. Night in a gite in La Fouly.
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: +600m -500m
GRAND COL FERRET - ITALIAN VAL FERRET
Climb up to the Col Ferret (2537m), border with Italy and crossing the pasture La Peule. Descend into the Italian Val Ferret in the impressive foothills on the opposite side of the Mont Blanc. Here you will be facing the terminal point of the Pré de Bar Glacier. Possible short transfer to get to the gite.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +950m -900m
MONT DE LA SAXE - MONTE BIANCO
Climb to pasture chalet of Arminaz for an exceptional balcony traverse along the Mont de la Saxe, offering a great view over the Mont Blanc, the Mont Dolent, the Aiguille Triolet and the Grandes Jorasses. Possible variation through the Col Sapin and the ridge of the Mont de la Saxe. Descend to Courmayeur. Short bus transfer to arrive at the refuge nestled above Courmayeur. Night in a refuge.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +600m -750m
8h hour walk / Elevation: +1100m -1250m
COL DE LA SEIGNE - LES MOTTETS
Climb the Val Veny via the glacial Lake Miage to Col de la Seigne forming the border between Italy and France. Possible detour via the Balcon de Chécroui and the Mont Fortin, unveiling another angle of the impressive Mont Blanc range. Night in a refuge.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +850m -650m
COL DES FOURS - COL BONHOMME - LES CONTAMINES-MONTJOIE
Meet the local dairy farmers of the Beaufort region at work. Climb through pastures and by waterfalls to the Col des Fours (2665m) the highest point of the tour. Followed by a descent to the Col du Bonhomme (2329m), once frequented by peddlers. Descend via the old Roman road to the chapel in Notre Dame de la Gorge. Short bus transfer to the hotel in Les Contamines-Montjoie. Night in a hotel.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +850m -1500m
GLACIER DE BIONNASSAY - COL DU TRICOT - LES HOUCHES
Climb up to the Bionnassay Glacier through the village of Champel or via the Col du Tricot (2120m) with an unmissable view close to the Dômes de Miage, the Chamonix valley and the Mont Blanc. Descend to the village of Les Houches.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +750m -800m (via Champel)
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1100m -1250m (via the Col du Tricot)
End point Sunday at 4:00pm at the bottom of the Prarion cable car in Les Houches.
The itinerary is established according to the latest information available, the possibility of unknown factors affecting this itinerary is possible including situations beyond our control which may change the route, timings etc.
Elevation: +/- 900m approximately per day.
Walking time: 5 to 7 hours per day.
Type of trek: The Tour of Mont Blanc is a long hike route accessible to any person with a good physical condition. Although it does not involve any technical difficulty (no rock climbing or very steep path...), this trip remains a demanding hike where you will need to be able to walk almost 1000 meters up every day for a week.
Advised preparation : regular practice of a cardio sport (hike, running, bike...), 3 to 4 hours of sport every week.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: Level of difficulty
Number in a group between 6 and 14 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader.
To thank your guide, it is usual to tip him at the end of the trek, according to your satisfaction. It is not mandatory but, it is very appreciated.
6 nights in a 2-person bedroom in gite, refuge or hotel.
1 night in gite in dormitory of 6 persons.
1 night in refuge in dormitory of 4 persons.
Bedding is providing in all accommodation (a sleeping bag liner is always handy just in case!) Towels are providing, except at the refuge des Mottets.
All accommodation offers hot showers.
Booking possible for 2 persons.
Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of healthy salads and local products.
Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.
IGN Top 25 - 3630 OT - Chamonix and Top 25 - 3531 ET - Saint Gervais (1/25 000)
Meeting on Saturday at 9:30am at the Flégère cable car in Les Praz, Chamonix.
BY TRAIN / BUS
Inbound: departure from Paris-Gare de Lyon the day before at 12:17pm (or 14:16pm) arrival in Chamonix at 7:13pm (8:13pm).
There are regular buses throughout the Chamonix valley - with an hourly bus service between Les Houches and Chamonix www.chamonix.montblancbus.com/en/bus-lines
Return : departure from Les Houches at 16:14pm (or 17:14pm), arrival at Paris-Gare de Lyon at 9:43pm (11:pm).
Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on
www.oui.sncf
BY CAR
Take the A40 motorway to Chamonix. Or exit at Les Houches, Bellevue/Prarion.
Free parking: Chemin du Biolay, opposite the Montenvers train station in Chamonix.
If you wish to leave your car in a covered garage, contact:
Chamonix Auto Park: 04 50 53 65 71 (40 to 50€ per week).The easiest option for your return is to leave your car at the end point of the tour at the Prarion cable car in the village of Les Houches and take the bus to the meeting point in Chamonix.
CAR-SHARING Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website recommendations: www.blablacar.fr www.covoiturage-libre.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Geneva (GVA)
1 hour by car to Chamonix.
Bus and minibus services direct to your accommodation (25-35€ pp each way)
Lyon (LYS)
2h15 by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix, 4h15 journey (40-45€ pp return)
Paris (PAR)
7 hours by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix / 5-6 hour journey (80-120€ pp return)
End point Sunday at 4:00pm at the bottom of the Prarion cable car in Les Houches.
At the end of the tour the return to the departure point in Chamonix is easy via bus.
On request, we can book a bedroom for you before and/or after your trek.
Les Houches - Hôtel St Antoine: +33 (0)4 50 54 40 10
Chamonix - Hôtel de l’Arve: +33 (0)4 50 53 02 31
Hôtel Vallée Blanche: +33 (0)4 50 53 04 50
Chamonix Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24
www.chamonix.com
If you book a night in the Chamonix valley ask your hotel reception for a bus/train pass so you can use public transport for free in the Chamonix valley.
www.chamonix.montblancbus.com/en/bus-lines
In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.
Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.
If you are late please contact us as soons as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
Clothing
Other Equipment
Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.
You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily between accommodation by our logistics vehicle where access is not always easy.
Baggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs!
If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be deposited at the end point with your other baggage.
The trip of a lifetime! Our guide, Remy, was amazing. He adapted the itinerary to the conditions and the group, he made yummy lunches, and he told great stories! The office was so helpful before the trip and responded quickly to our many questions. Thank you so much!
Christine le 04/09/2023