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Tour du Mont Blanc: Ten Days of Alpine Hiking through the Alps
Tackle the elite alpine circuit through the heart of Europe’s most iconic mountains
Overview
The lowdown
A 10-day alpine circuit that doesn’t cut corners. Starting and finishing in the Chamonix Valley, you’ll trek through the heart of the Alps, crossing France, Italy, and Switzerland on foot. Expect glacier views, tough ascents, and the kind of raw beauty that makes your knees (and maybe your willpower) wobble. You’ll sleep in remote refuges and tiny inns, eat like a mountain goat, and carry stories home on your boots.
Highlights
The best bits
Full Circuit of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Trek the entire TMB loop on foot, crossing three countries and returning full circle to Chamonix–no shortcuts, just grit and glory.
Itinerary
The day to day
Day 1
Chamonix Valley
Day 2
Val Montjoie
Day 3
Beaufortain
Day 4
Val Veny
Day 5
Aosta Valley
Day 6
Italian Val Ferret
Day 7
Swiss Val Ferret
Day 8
Trient Valley
Day 9
Trélechamps
Day 10
Chamonix Valley
Host
The experts
ARRIVAL's Local Legends
We’ve teamed up with the legends on the ground – the local fixers, guides, and magic-makers who make sure your trip runs smoother than a cold beer on a hot day. Think private hosts, behind-the-scenes logistics wizards, and all-round good sorts who bring the place to life while keeping things seamless in the background.
Accommodation
The quarters
Traditional alpine hotel with access to Chamonix amenities
Hotel Campanules or similar
Route de Coupeau, Les Hou...
Remote hut, classic French alpine lodging
Refuge Nant Borrant or similar
Col du Bonhomme, Les Cont...
Authentic, rustic mountain inn
Auberge de la Nova or similar
Les Chapieux, Bourg-Saint...
Panoramic location beneath glacier
Refuge Elisabetta or similar
Val Veny, Valle d'Aosta,...
Central Courmayeur with mountain charm
Hotel Croux or similar
Via Croux, Courmayeur, Va...
Legendary TMB refuge, balcony views
Refuge Bonatti or similar
Località Malatra, Valle d...
Swiss alpine charm, simple refuge
Refuge Maya Joie or similar
La Fouly, Orsières, Entre...
Access to Forclaz Pass, vineyard views
Refuge le Peuty or Hotel Col de la Forclaz
La Forclaz, Trient, Marti...
French hamlet stay, rustic alpine
Gîte le Moulin or similar
Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, F...
Activities
The fun stuff
Ride the cable car from Chamonix to Plan-Praz and hike to Brévent Pass, offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Descent includes Bellachat refuge and Merlet Animal Park.
Plan-Praz Cable Car & Brévent Pass Hike
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haut...
Ascend via the Bellevue lift and hike across the Bionnassay suspension bridge–an exposed crossing near glacial terrain–before descending to Les Contamines.
Bellevue Cable Car & Bionnassay Suspension Bridge
Place de la Fruitière, Le...
Challenging hike over the Col du Bonhomme and Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, reaching elevations above 2400m. Descend into the Chapieux Valley.
Col du Bonhomme Trek
Les Contamines-Montjoie,...
Ascend from Ville des Glaciers to the Col de la Seigne (2,516m) to cross from France into Italy. Sweeping views of the Glacier de la Lée Blanche.
Col de la Seigne Border Crossing
Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Savo...
High traverse past Lake Combal and up to Arp Vieille. Offers expansive balcony views of Courmayeur and iconic peaks like the Dent du Géant.
Arp Vieille Traverse
Courmayeur, Aosta Valley,...
Start from Refuge Bertone and follow a high ridgeline path to Refuge Bonatti–renowned for its dramatic placement and views of the Mont Blanc massif.
Bonatti Ridge Hike
Località Malatra, Valle d...
Cross into Switzerland via the Grand Col Ferret (2,537m), descending into the green meadows of the Swiss Val Ferret and arriving in La Fouly.
Grand Col Ferret
Aosta Valley, IT
Begin at Champex-Lac, climbing through alpine farmland and pine forest. The Bovine route overlooks the Rhône Valley and Oberland Alps.
Bovine Pasture Trek
Orsières, Entremont Distr...
Ascend to Col des Posettes (2,199m), a natural border offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges.
Col des Posettes
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haut...
Final day includes a climb to Lac des Chéserys via the Grand Balcon Sud, where Mont Blanc reflects off still alpine waters before descending into Les Praz.
Grand Balcon Sud & Chéserys Lakes
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haut...
Fine Print
The small stuff
Cancel 65+ days from departure for a 80% refund. Within 64 days of departure, we’ve locked in logistics, so no refund can be offered. Thanks for understanding – it keeps things running smooth for everyone. Please make sure your dates are correct before booking, and we strongly recommend travel insurance for extra peace of mind.