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Price: $2,583 CAD
Pricing valid per person, in double occupancy, for September 5, 2025 departure.
Departure date: September 5, 2025
Return date: September 5, 2025
Booking window: NOW - July 31, 2025
Savings: 15%
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.
Inclusions:
- Your Welcome Moment: 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
- Hotels (4 nights, possibly multi-share), mountain refuges (5 nights, multi-share)
- 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- Allow USD210-275 for meals not included
- Transportation
- Local bus, walking, cable car
- Staff & experts
- Qualified IML (International Mountain Leader) as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Itinerary:
Day 1 Chamonix
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.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
17:00 Evening
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.
Accommodation
Pointe Isabelle (or similar)
Day 2 Chamonix/Les Contamines-Montjoie
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.
Local Bus
Chamonix – Les Houches
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Mont Blanc Trek - Les Houches to Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Houches – Les Contamines-Montjoie8h30m 15km
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
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation
Refuge Nant Borrant (or similar)
Day 3 Les Contamines-Montjoie/Les Chapieux
Hike the challenging 15km (9 mi) from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux.
Mont Blanc Trek - Les Contamines-Montjoie to Les Chapieux
Les Contamines-Montjoie – Les Chapieux7h 15km
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
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation
Refuge Des Mottets (or similar)
Photo: Mont Blanc hikers
Day 4 Les Chapieux/Courmayeur
Pass glacial lakes on the 15km (9 mi) trek from Les Chapieux to the Italian town of Courmayeur.
Mont Blanc Trek - Les Chapieux to Courmayeur
Les Chapieux – Courmayeur5h 15km
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
Courmayeur Evening
Free time to explore what the biggest town in the Italian Mont Blanc circuit has to offer such as restaurants and bistros.
Optional Activities - Day 4
Cable Car Ride to Pointe Helbronner
Courmayeur
52EUR per person
Enjoy a magnificent cable car ride to Pointe Helbronner and back -- the views are stunning.
Spa Centre of Pré St Didier
Courmayeur1h-3h
50EUR per person
Enjoy an indulgent thermal bath or massage to relax those well-worked muscles at the amazing Spa Centre of Pré St Didier.
Rafting
Courmayeur2h-4h
30-95EUR per person
Raft down the scenic Dora Baltea River in the Aosta Valley.
Aosta Visit
Aosta5h-6h
7EUR per person
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Cristallo (or similar)
Photo: Mont Blanc Landscape
Day 5 Courmayeur
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.
Free Time
Courmayeur Full Day
Relax and enjoy the mountain scenery or enjoy one of the optional activities available here.
Optional Activities - Day 5
Spa Centre of Pré St Didier
Courmayeur1h-3h
50EUR per person
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
Courmayeur
52EUR per person
Enjoy a magnificent cable car ride to Pointe Helbronner and back -- the views are stunning.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Cristallo (or similar)
Photo: Mont Blanc wildflower view
Day 6 Courmayeur/Val Ferret
Hike the 13km (8 mi) from Courmayeur to the Italian Val Ferret. It's a steep climb but the rewarding views are worth it.
Mont Blanc Trek - Courmayeur to Val Ferret
Courmayeur – Val Ferret5h 13km
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
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation
Rifugio Bonatti (or similar)
Photo: Valley viewpoint Mont Blanc
Day 7 Val Ferret/La Fouly
Embark on a long, steep hike of 20km (12.5 mi) followed by a stay in the Swiss mountain village of La Fouly.
Mont Blanc Trek - Val Ferret to La Fouly
Val Ferret – La Fouly6h 20km
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
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation
Auberge des Glaciers Fouly (or similar)
Photo: Val Ferret view
Day 8 La Fouly/Trient
After a short bus journey to the picturesque village of Champex, follow the "Bovine Way" and trek 16km (10mi) from La Fouly to Trient.
Mont Blanc Trek - La Fouly to Trient
La Fouly – Trient5h 16km
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
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation
La Grande Ourse (or similar)
Day 9 Trient/Chamonix
Enjoy a final day of trekking 12 km (7.5mi) over the Col de la Balme to the Chamonix valley.
Mont Blanc Trek - Trient to Montroc
Trient – Montroc5h 12km
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
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Pointe Isabelle (or similar)
Day 10 Chamonix
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.
Please note that most international flights depart from Geneva Airport, and you will need to allow at least
3 hours prior to your departure time to travel from Chamonix to Geneva. For this reason, our suggested 12:00 flight departure time is not mandatory, but recommended to allow a leisurely final morning on tour.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals included: Breakfast
