Complete Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort
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On the full tour of Mont Blanc, you will have a holiday with quiet walks, which will allow you to enjoy stunning landscapes full of contrasts.
Your holiday will start in Les Houches, following a tour that will take you to tour three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland.
Get to know the Les Contamines Nature Reserve and enjoy an unparalleled experience on a route that will take you through Val Veni, Val Ferret and the Aiguilles routes, which provide unparalleled views of Mont Blanc.
- On your route, you will encounter spectacular glaciers and waterfalls.
- Discover the gastronomy in all three countries of this tour.
- Enjoy memorable views of the Alpine landscape.
- Take one of Europe's classic long-distance walks.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Les Houches
From Geneva Airport, you can get to Les Houches by bus or train. Once you are at your hotel, you can make the most of the day to get to know the city.
Overnight in Les Houches
Hotel and Chalet Du Bois
Chalet Hotel du Bois is a 3-star hotel located on the main street of Les Houches, just 5 minutes from the main cable cars and ski slopes, Merlet Park and Mont Blanc walking trails.
Its rooms feature satellite TV, a modern private bathroom with toiletries, and the balconies offer views of Mont Blanc in the French Alps. It features an indoor and outdoor pool and Caprice restaurant, serving traditional French dishes and Savoie specialties.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Its rooms feature satellite TV, a modern private bathroom with toiletries, and the balconies offer views of Mont Blanc in the French Alps. It features an indoor and outdoor pool and Caprice restaurant, serving traditional French dishes and Savoie specialties.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 2 - Les Houches to Les Contamines 10,5 miles I 17 km
Start the Tour du Mont Blanc route by climbing from the Chamonix Valley in Les Houches to Bellevue, or by taking the Bellevue cable car for a short 10-minute ride.
In Bellevue you can venture to take on the challenging route to Chalet de Miage, through the town of Dome du Goeter and Aiguille de Bionnassay.
In Bellevue you can venture to take on the challenging route to Chalet de Miage, through the town of Dome du Goeter and Aiguille de Bionnassay.
Overnight in Les Contamines
Chalet-Hôtel La Chemenaz
This peaceful chalet-style family hotel is close to the ski slopes and Lake Pontet, where you can swim.
It offers 38 cosy rooms with spectacular views, a balcony, a private bathroom, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and jacuzzi. In addition, a large garden, a bar and a restaurant called "La Trabla", which is located around a fireplace and serves an exquisite variety of local dishes, such as raclette.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
It offers 38 cosy rooms with spectacular views, a balcony, a private bathroom, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and jacuzzi. In addition, a large garden, a bar and a restaurant called "La Trabla", which is located around a fireplace and serves an exquisite variety of local dishes, such as raclette.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 3 - Les Contamines to Les Chapieux 12 miles I 19 km
For the first 5 km you will walk along the valley floor to the chapel of Notre Dame de la Gorge or, if you wish, you can take a bus for this stretch.
Continue on the road turning and climbing steadily up Chemin Roman, through the Contamines-Montjoie Nature Reserve, and heading towards the distant mountain pass of Col du Bonhomme.
As you ascend, the views of the lofty peaks become increasingly rugged. You will then quickly reach the landscapes of the Col du Bonhomme (2,329 metres). You will walk for another hour through rugged and rocky terrain, where you will see the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme.
If you wish, you can climb the Col des Fours (2,665 metres) and then descend steeply to Les Chapieux.
Les Chapieux: if there is no accommodation available at Les Chapieux, you will have your accommodation at Bourg-Saint-Maurice. We will make the corresponding arrangements so that you can have the necessary transfers between the towns.
Continue on the road turning and climbing steadily up Chemin Roman, through the Contamines-Montjoie Nature Reserve, and heading towards the distant mountain pass of Col du Bonhomme.
As you ascend, the views of the lofty peaks become increasingly rugged. You will then quickly reach the landscapes of the Col du Bonhomme (2,329 metres). You will walk for another hour through rugged and rocky terrain, where you will see the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme.
If you wish, you can climb the Col des Fours (2,665 metres) and then descend steeply to Les Chapieux.
Les Chapieux: if there is no accommodation available at Les Chapieux, you will have your accommodation at Bourg-Saint-Maurice. We will make the corresponding arrangements so that you can have the necessary transfers between the towns.
Overnight in Les Chapieux
Refuge Mottets
Extensively renovated in 2010, Refuge Mottets offers accommodations in original agricultural buildings, dormitories and private rooms.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 4 - Les Chapieux to Courmayeur 12 miles I 20 km
Today you will leave France and head towards Italy, departing from the Col de la Seigne mountain pass, which is 750 metres above the Refuge des Mottets. It will seem as if you can touch the steep south side of the Mont Blanc massif, made up of jagged peaks, hanging glaciers and deep waterfalls - the spectacular views will amaze you!
You will descend along a path lined with alpine meadows and cross the Elisabetta hut towards the Val Veny valley.
You will walk to the village of Visaille, and from there, you will have to take a bus on your own to get to Courmayeur.
You will descend along a path lined with alpine meadows and cross the Elisabetta hut towards the Val Veny valley.
You will walk to the village of Visaille, and from there, you will have to take a bus on your own to get to Courmayeur.
Overnight in Courmayeur
Hotel Bouton d'Or
Located just minutes from Courmayeur's pedestrian centre, the family-friendly Hotel Bouton d'Or overlooks the Chetif and Checrouit Mountains and enjoys an Alpine style in the Aosta Valley.
Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The hotel serves a daily continental buffet breakfast and offers a free shuttle service to the Dolonne ski slopes, 1 km away.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The hotel serves a daily continental buffet breakfast and offers a free shuttle service to the Dolonne ski slopes, 1 km away.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 5 - Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti 7,5 miles I 12 km
Start the day with a challenging climb from Courmayeur and continue around Mont de la Saxe, with views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Grandes Jorasses.
Afterwards, continue your way through the Val Ferret, one of the valleys that make up the great Aosta Valley until you reach the Rifugio Bonatti, named after the famous mountaineer Walter Bonatti and considered one of the best refuges in the Alps.
Courmayeur: If there is no accommodation available in Rifugio Bonatti, you will be accommodated here.
Afterwards, continue your way through the Val Ferret, one of the valleys that make up the great Aosta Valley until you reach the Rifugio Bonatti, named after the famous mountaineer Walter Bonatti and considered one of the best refuges in the Alps.
Courmayeur: If there is no accommodation available in Rifugio Bonatti, you will be accommodated here.
Overnight in Rifugio Bonatti
Rifugio Bonatti
This hut owes its name to the famous mountaineer Walter Bonatti and is considered one of the best huts in the Alps. The hut is in a unique location with incredible views. Both the chalet and the rooms are beautiful. You will be able to enjoy a wide variety of dishes to eat.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 6 - Rigugio Bonatti to La Fouly 12 miles I 19 km
The day starts with a pleasant walk from Rifugio Bonatti, before descending to Val Ferret, where you will start climbing the Grand Col Ferret.
When you reach the top of the Grand Col Ferret, it will open the way to Switzerland. You will then descend through cattle landscapes, green meadows and stunning alpine views to La Fouly, a typical alpine village with a cosy atmosphere full of flowers and the smell of wood.
When you reach the top of the Grand Col Ferret, it will open the way to Switzerland. You will then descend through cattle landscapes, green meadows and stunning alpine views to La Fouly, a typical alpine village with a cosy atmosphere full of flowers and the smell of wood.
Overnight in La Fouly
Hotel Edelweiss
Hotel Edelweiss is located 1.1 km from Mont Dolent and in an area where you can ski, thanks to its direct access to the slopes.
All rooms have mountain views. It has an elegant restaurant, a cozy bar and a nice terrace with stunning views of the A Neuve glacier and snow-capped peaks.
*In case there is no availability in this accommodation, you will be accommodated in a similar category.
All rooms have mountain views. It has an elegant restaurant, a cozy bar and a nice terrace with stunning views of the A Neuve glacier and snow-capped peaks.
*In case there is no availability in this accommodation, you will be accommodated in a similar category.
Day 7 - La Fouly to Champex 9 miles I 15 km
Walking through the Val Ferret, with its calm forests, is an experience that comforts you and fills you with energy.
On your way to Champex, you will pass some of the quietest trails of the Mont Blanc massif and the village of Les Arches, a picture-postcard place.
On your way to Champex, you will pass some of the quietest trails of the Mont Blanc massif and the village of Les Arches, a picture-postcard place.
Overnight in Champex
Hotel du Glacier
This hotel has been in the Biselx family for over 100 years. The hotel has a children's playroom and spacious and equipped rooms.
It has a restaurant and bar and offers activities such as tennis and cycling. From the terrace and gardens, you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the mountains.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
It has a restaurant and bar and offers activities such as tennis and cycling. From the terrace and gardens, you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the mountains.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 8 - Champex to Trient 9,6 miles I 15,5 km
The official Alp Bovine route takes you through pine and larch forests, along with views of the Rhone Valley.
You will advance to the Trient valley and then on to the village, located in the Valais region of Switzerland. This is a popular place to visit for skiing and other alpine sports.
You will advance to the Trient valley and then on to the village, located in the Valais region of Switzerland. This is a popular place to visit for skiing and other alpine sports.
Overnight in Trient
Hotel La Grande Ourse
This is a newly renovated simple mountain property.
It offers Wi-Fi, a bar and a buffet breakfast.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
It offers Wi-Fi, a bar and a buffet breakfast.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 9 - Trient to Argentière 8,6 miles I 13,9 km
From Trient, you ascend to the French border at Col de Balme. From there, the entire Mont Blanc massif extends; Chamonix Valley, the summit of Mont Blanc, the Aiguilles, Mer de Glace and Argentiere glaciers.
The route will continue through Col des Posettes and Aiguillette des Posettes, to the Chamonix Valley in Tre le Champ.
From Tre le Champ, you can walk 1.5 km to your hotel in Argentiere or take the bus service at no cost.
The route will continue through Col des Posettes and Aiguillette des Posettes, to the Chamonix Valley in Tre le Champ.
From Tre le Champ, you can walk 1.5 km to your hotel in Argentiere or take the bus service at no cost.
Overnight in Argentière
Hotel de la Couronne
This 3-star hotel is located in the center of Argentière. It is a beautiful hotel with comfortable rooms, spacious bathrooms and a nice picturesque balcony overlooking the mountains, where there are cable cars and skiing during the winter. Its restaurant specializes in traditional Savoyard cuisine.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 10 - Argentière to Chamonix 8,8 miles I 14,1 km
From your accommodation, head towards the Aiguillette de Argentière trail to the Grand Balcon Sud de Aiguilles Rouges.
Continue ascending to Lac Blanc, where you can have lunch. On the descent, you will pass by the cable car station in Le Flegere.
Taking the Balcon Sud route you cross the mountainside, until you reach Planpraz, where you can take the cable car to the centre of Chamonix.
Continue ascending to Lac Blanc, where you can have lunch. On the descent, you will pass by the cable car station in Le Flegere.
Taking the Balcon Sud route you cross the mountainside, until you reach Planpraz, where you can take the cable car to the centre of Chamonix.
Overnight in Chamonix
Hotel De L'Arve
It is located in the centre of Chamonix, 80 metres from the River Arve. It offers terraces with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna, a weight room and a climbing wall.
The hotel has 37 heated rooms with a flat-screen TV and telephone. A buffet breakfast is available each morning.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
The hotel has 37 heated rooms with a flat-screen TV and telephone. A buffet breakfast is available each morning.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 11 - Enjoy your day in the surroundings of Chamonix 7,8 miles I 12,5 km
Start the day by taking the cable car on your own to return to Planpraz, where you will start your last day's tour of Mont Blanc.
You will descend via Lac du Brévent, a beautiful lake at the foot of Le Brévent peak, pass through Bel Lachat, to Les Houches, from where you will return to Chamonix by bus on your own.
You will descend via Lac du Brévent, a beautiful lake at the foot of Le Brévent peak, pass through Bel Lachat, to Les Houches, from where you will return to Chamonix by bus on your own.
Overnight in Chamonix
Hotel De L'Arve
It is located in the centre of Chamonix, 80 metres from the River Arve. It offers terraces with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna, a weight room and a climbing wall.
The hotel has 37 heated rooms with a flat-screen TV and telephone. A buffet breakfast is available each morning.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
The hotel has 37 heated rooms with a flat-screen TV and telephone. A buffet breakfast is available each morning.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 12 - Chamonix
In Chamonix you will find several options to return by bus or train to Geneva or anywhere else in France.
If you wish, you can add extra nights in this high mountain town.
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If you wish, you can add extra nights in this high mountain town.
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Included
- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels
- 2 nights accommodation in refuges in shared room
- Daily Breakfasts
- Evening meals on days 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
- Luggage transfers between accommodations (With the excepcion of Bonatti Rifugio)
- Transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Information dossier with maps and routes
- 24-hour telephone support
- Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
- Taxes
Extras
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Additional nights
Accomodation
General information
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
Room types
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Travel & transfers
Geneva Airport is the most recommended to arrive in the Chamonix Valley. From there you can take a train or private transport.
At the end of your holiday, you can return by train or private transport to Geneva Airport, or to any city in France.
At the end of your holiday, you can return by train or private transport to Geneva Airport, or to any city in France.
FAQs
Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
- Maximum weight of 33 lbs (15 kg).
- Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
- Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
- Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
What should my physical preparation be?
During this walk you will find considerable ascents and descents, so it is advisable that you be an experienced walker. If you don't currently lead an active lifestyle, we suggest walking through mountainous terrain and doing cardiovascular activity, for at least for 6 months before the trip.
How far in advance should I book my trip?
Being a very popular walking trail, one which is available for a short period, we suggest you book as soon as you decide to make this trip.
What walking elements should I bring to my trip?
You will need waterproof shoes and boots, which allow you to walk comfortably, comfortable and waterproof clothing, hat, gloves and sleeping bag.
In our information dossier, you will find a detailed list with everything you should bring.
What is the best airport to travel to?
The nearest and recommended airport to start your trip is Geneva Airport.
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