Trekking Mont Blanc

10 Days Chamonix Return
Trekking Mont Blanc
Trekking Mont Blanc
Trekking Mont Blanc

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Trekking Mont Blanc. 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.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

10 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Chamonix

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Chamonix

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Active

Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

16

Pace
Pace

Tough

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

EFMB

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. 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.
Accommodation: Pointe Isabelle
Included Experiences
  • Meet Your CEO and Group: As this is a challenging active trek, demanding good fitness and equipment, it is very important that you arrive on time for this briefing to learn more about the route and to hear your leader's recommendations on equipment. Please make every effort to arrive on time. If you are delayed, your CEO will leave you a message detailing where they can be contacted and when to meet later in the evening or early the following morning.

Travel to Les Houches and enjoy a 15km (9 mi) hike through the stunning countryside to Les Contamines and savour a delicious dinner in the evening. 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.
Accommodation: Refuge Nant Borrant
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Mont Blanc Trek - Les Houches to Les Contamines-Montjoie: Hike past the Bioniassay glacier and the rolling slopes of Col du Tricot (if weather permits,) afterwards descend into the Valley of Les Contamines-Montjoie. Then climb up along an old Roman ridge and past an original Roman bridge. Arrive to the Gîte in a valley that leads to the Col du Bonhomme and stop for the night for a well-deserved rest. Approximate hiking time is 8.5hrs. 900m - 2952ft ascent, 1300m - 4265ft descent

Hike the challenging 15km (9 mi) from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux.
Accommodation: Refuge Des Mottets
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Mont Blanc Trek - Les Contamines-Montjoie to Les Chapieux: Begin the steep ascent to the Col Du Bonhomme, then hike to the Croix du Bonhomme and stop for lunch. While eating your meal, enjoy the amazing view of the Vallee des Chapieux. Descend to Les Chapieux for the night. Today the group will tackle steep uphill and downhill routes on rough terrain, this part of the tour can be extremely difficult but hikers’ feeling of satisfaction after climbing the Col du Bonhomme make the challenges worthwhile. Approximate hiking time is 7 hours. 1300m - 4265ft ascent, 900m - 2952ft descent

Pass glacial lakes on the 15km (9 mi) trek from Les Chapieux to the Italian town of Courmayeur.
Accommodation: Hotel Cristallo
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Mont Blanc Trek - Les Chapieux to Courmayeur: Climb through open pastures and snowfield to Col de la Seigne and the border with Italy. Pass by picturesque glacier lakes while descending into beautiful Val Veny. Continue on a 45 minute descent to Rifugio Elisabetta, then a further 45 minute descent will bring the group to La Visaille. From this small hamlet take a bus or taxi to the picturesque town of Courmayeur, Italy. Approximate hiking time is 5hrs. 750m - 2460ft ascent, 800m - 2625ft descent
  • Free Time: Free time to explore what the biggest town in the Italian Mont Blanc circuit has to offer such as restaurants and bistros.
Optional Experiences
  • Cable Car Ride to Pointe Helbronner: Enjoy a magnificent cable car ride to Pointe Helbronner and back -- the views are stunning.
  • Spa Centre of Pré St Didier: Enjoy an indulgent thermal bath or massage to relax those well-worked muscles at the amazing Spa Centre of Pré St Didier.
  • Rafting: Raft down the scenic Dora Baltea River in the Aosta Valley. (30-95 EUR per person)
  • Aosta Visit: Get to know this charming bilingual city nestled in the Italian Alps. It offers many sights to explore, including the ancient town walls of Augusta Prætoria Salassorum, still preserved almost in their entirety, and an ancient Roman amphitheatre.

The picturesque mountain town of Courmayeur is an ideal backdrop for a free day. Opt to ride a cable car to Pointe Helbronner or go for a day hike. 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Cristallo
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Relax and enjoy the mountain scenery or enjoy one of the optional activities available here.
Optional Experiences
  • Spa Centre of Pré St Didier: Enjoy an indulgent thermal bath or massage to relax those well-worked muscles at the amazing Spa Centre of Pré St Didier.
  • Cable Car Ride to Pointe Helbronner: Enjoy a magnificent cable car ride to Pointe Helbronner and back -- the views are stunning.

Hike the 13km (8 mi) from Courmayeur to the Italian Val Ferret. It's a steep climb but the rewarding views are worth it.
Accommodation: Rifugio Bonatti
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Mont Blanc Trek - Courmayeur to Val Ferret: Lace those hiking boots back up! Start the steep climb up to Rifugio Bertone with the best view of the Mont Blanc Massif. Hike along the Mont de la Saxe, taking the balcony path facing the ridge of the Grandes Jorasses. Stop for a picnic lunch and take in the unforgettable view. Continue to Rifugio Bonatti, overlooking the Italian Val Ferret for the night. Approximate hiking time is 5hrs. 850m - 2789ft ascent, 285m - 935ft descent

Embark on a long, steep hike of 20km (12.5 mi) followed by a stay in the Swiss mountain village of La Fouly.
Accommodation: Auberge des Glaciers Fouly
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Mont Blanc Trek - Val Ferret to La Fouly: Start towards Arp Nouva, then begin the steep climb across the Grand Col Ferret, and descend into the hamlet of Ferret, Switzerland. Continue the decent into the Alpage at La Peule before reaching a high traverse above the valley; from here, enjoy the view of the deep, green forest crawling up the foothills of the surrounding mountains. Continue downward on a the final passage, finishing in the mountain village of La Fouly, where you can finally kick those feet up and relax. Approximate hiking duration is 6hrs. 900m - 2953ft ascent, 1400m - 4593ft descent

After a short bus journey to the picturesque village of Champex, follow the "Bovine Way" and trek 16km (10mi) from La Fouly to Trient.
Accommodation: La Grande Ourse
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Mont Blanc Trek - La Fouly to Trient: Taking the Bovine Way, an old trail used to access the flower-filled summer cow pastures high above the valley, we continue along our circuit today, passing the Col de la Forclaz and then heading downhill to Trient. Approximate hiking duration is 5hrs. 750m - 2460ft ascent, 950m - 3117ft descent

Enjoy a final day of trekking 12 km (7.5mi) over the Col de la Balme to the Chamonix valley.
Accommodation: Pointe Isabelle
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Mont Blanc Trek - Trient to Montroc: Head back towards the Chamonix Valley and out of Switzerland. Walk uphill through a large forest and then open alpine slopes to the Col de Balme. Trek the last downhill stretch to Montroc in the Chamonix Valley to wrap up this unforgettable trek. Approximate hiking duration is 5hrs. 900m - 2952ft ascent, 750m - 2460ft descent

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.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • Hike the soul-stirring Mont Blanc massif.
  • Witness alpine meadows and rocky peaks.
  • Conquer windswept cols and steep trails.
  • Earn that delicious mountain meal.
  • Stay in remote mountain refuges.

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Challenging mountain hikes led by an International Mountain Leader (IML) (8 days)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Local bus, walking, cable car
  • Qualified IML (International Mountain Leader) as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

  • Hotels (4 Nights, Possibly Multi-share), Mountain Refuges (5 Nights, Multi-share)
  • Please note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, some properties may be able to provide a standing or desk fan for hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to assist you with reception.
  • As this trip has a “Basic” Service Level grading, accommodation throughout the tour is simple and designed to reflect the mountain environment of the Tour du Mont Blanc. Accommodation will include a mixture of mountain refuges, small local hotels, and alpine camping accommodation.
  • Many nights will be multi-share, which may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room, and in mountain refuges this is often in dormitory-style rooms shared with other hikers. Rooms are generally not en-suite and will have shared bathroom and shower facilities.
  • At the camping accommodation in Val Veny, guests will stay in roman-style fixed tents. Facilities are shared and located within the campsite, including communal bathrooms and showers.

  • 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.

Operator

G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Active
Trip Style: Active

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