The complete Mont Blanc experience

You arrive at Geneva Airport and from there take a train or a local transport to Les Houches and enjoy a leisurely walk through the town.

Overnight in Les Houches

Your day will start with an ascending walk from Les Houches to Bellevue (1,801 m). If you prefer, you can go by cable car, there you will find the amazing Tour du Mont Blanc.

Once in Bellevue, you will have two travel options: the first and most challenging, is to walk through the Chalet de Miage passing under the Bionnassay Glacier until you reach Les Contamines.

The other option is to take the route through the beautiful forests and alpine meadows through Bionnassay to Les Contamines.

• Route 1: Via Chalets de Miage, 18.1 km
• Route 2: Via Bionnassay, 17.3 km
• Optional cable car: Reduces both routes by approximately 2 hours and 900 m of ascent.

Overnight in Les Contamines

Leaving Les Contamines behind, start walking upwards through the Chemin Roman through the Montjoie Nature Reserve towards Col du Bonhomme.

As you climb, you will discover the most impressive views of the high peaks. After another hour of walking on rocky terrain, the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme will appear.

Then continue descending 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

Today you will say goodbye to unforgettable France and enter attractive Italy. If you have stayed at Les Chapieux, you can walk 5 km along the road or take the local transport to Refuge des Mottets.

Then you arrive at El Col de la Seigne located at a height of 750 m above Refuge des Mottets, and here is where you leave France for Italy.

As soon as you're in Italy, you'll be greeted with unimaginable and wonderful views that are just a taste of the stunning scenery that awaits you from here on. Descend along the trail through the high alpine meadows passing the Elisabetta refuge to Val Veni.

As you approach the huge Miage Glacier, you'll have to climb the southern slopes of the Val Veni again. You will see the steep south side of the Mont Blanc massif, formed by irregular peaks, hanging glaciers and deep waterfalls.

The trail from Col de la Seigne to Col Checrouit is one of the best walks in the world.

Overnight in Maison Vieille

Today will start with a descent into the charming Italian village of Courmayeur. If the weather is fine, this route will be one of the most memorable on this trip.

Once in Courmayeur, climb to the Bertone Refuge before taking the main route around the Saxe flank, on a rolling path that will allow you to enjoy the spectacular panorama of the Mont Blanc massif and the Grandes Jorasses mountain.

Overnight in Bonatti

The day begins with a pleasant walk from Bonatti before descending to Val Ferret, where you must start climbing the Grand Col Ferret.

Arriving at the top of the Grand Col Ferret, you will make your way for Switzerland. Afterwards, descend through cattle landscapes, green meadows and incredible alpine views that will take you to La Fouly, a typical Alpine village with a cosy atmosphere full of flowers and smell of wood.

Overnight in La Fouly

On this day of your holiday, you will have a gentle and quiet walk that will allow you to appreciate the landscapes around you. The road through Val Ferret will give you striking views of forests and green meadows.

Afterwards, on the tour to Champex, you will walk along one of the quietest trails on the Tour de Mont Blanc.

Do not miss during this day the wonderful village of Les Arlaches, made up of traditional Swiss wooden chalets that together give you an unforgettable landscape.

Overnight in Champex

Today you will have two route options, either of the two you choose will take you down a descent that ends in the spectacular village of Trient.

The official route will take you via Alp Bovine through stunning pine and larch forests, interspersed with views of the pine meadows towards the charming and magical Rhone Valley.

The other option is more challenging and demanding. You'll have to take the trail through the spectacular Fenetre d'Arpette to the Trient Valley. You'll have a 2665m ascent, but every step is worth it.

• Route 1: Via Alp Bovine: 17.5 km
• Route 2: Via Fenetre d'Arpette: 15 km

Overnight in Trient

Start your journey by ascending from Trient to reach the French border at Col de Balme (2,191 m). Once here, you will be dazzled by the imposing presence of the Mont Blanc massif, the Chamonix Valley, the Aiguilles, Mer de Glace Argentiere glaciers.

Your path will continue through Col des Posettes and Aiguillette des Posettes, with fascinating views as you descend to the Chamonix Valley in Tre le Champ.

Overnight in Tre le Champ

Discover one of the best landscapes on this day of your holiday. The incredible views from the Chamonix Valley in the Mont Blanc massif will dazzle you for their indescribable beauty.

Your path begins on the path that ascends through Aiguillette de Argentiere to the Grand Balcon Sud de Aiguilles Rouges. You will arrive at the Aiguilles Rouge Nature Reserve where sightings of Ibex (mountain goat), Groundhogs and many other animals are common.

Continue climbing to Lac Blanc, the best place to enjoy a memorable picnic.

After an hour of descent, you will be at the cable car station in Le Flegere, there, you must take the 'Balcon Sud' route that crosses the mountain with stunning views of Mont Blanc as you go.

The Balcon Sud road will drop you off in Planpraz, where you can take the cable car to the centre of Chamonix.

Overnight in Chamonix

Your route will start by taking the cable car to Planpraz. During this day, you can enjoy several options to get to know the best of the Tour du Mont Blanc.

The most challenging and rewarding option takes you to Les Houches via Col du Brevant and the rocky Le Brevent (2,525 m). Then descend past Lac Brevent and continue on your way to Bel Lachat, before taking the descent towards Les Houches. You can return to Chamonix in a short bus or train ride.

The other option is to enjoy Chamonix, the centre of mountaineering in the French Alps, which has endless activities that you can do to finish enjoying your trip.

Overnight in Chamonix

Enjoy breakfast at the property and start the journey back to your place of origin.

However, if you have more days available, we suggest adding a couple of nights in Chamonix to enjoy additional walks in the Aiguilles Rouge Park, take the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi at 3795 m or maybe the train to Montenvers in Mer de Glace.

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