Summary
A spectacular point-to-point trek with three rest days to enjoy the beautiful mountain surroundings
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Start At Les Bossons, Near Chamonix
- Day 2
- Follow The Grand Balcon Sud From Chamonix To Les F...
- Day 3
- Cross Over Col De Balme To Switzerland And Camp At...
- Day 4
- Cross Col De La Forclaz To Champex
- Day 5
- Head Up Val Ferret To La Fouly
- Day 6
- Climb To Grand Col Ferret, The Highest Pass Of The...
- Day 7
- Rest Day
- Day 8
- Climb To Bonatti Refuge And Traverse High Above Th...
- Day 9
- Re-Enter France Across Col De La Seigne And Throug...
- Day 10
- Climb To Col De La Croix Du Bonhomme And Contour A...
- Day 11
- Rest Day
- Day 12
- Cross Col De Tricot And Col De Voza To Re-Enter Ch...
- Day 13
- Some Of The Best Views Of Mont Blanc Today On The ...
- Day 14
- Free Day At Les Bossons
- Day 15
- End Les Bossons
Travel Cities (2): Chamonix, Nice
Details
Ranked among the best hikes in the world, the Tour du Mont Blanc takes in three diverse countries – France, Switzerland and Italy – and offers the greatest mountain scenery in Europe. Experience has taught us that 15 days is the perfect duration to fully appreciate this memorable circuit around Mont Blanc – 10 days of trekking complemented by three rest days.Overall the trekking will feel tough with long walking days but the three rest days are incorporated to give you time to rest the legs whilst enjoying three fascinating alpine towns.Courmayeur is an old worldly Italian gem with windy pedestrian streets lined with chic shops and delightful cafes, bars and restaurants. A short, free, bus ride away is the luxurious QC Therm Spa and wellness centre, a lovely treat. Les Contamines and St Gervais are charming alpine towns with interesting local markets, electric bike hire and gondoliers taking you up to stunning view points. The last free day is in Chamonix, the vibrant heart of the Mont Blanc massif, with a wide choice of activities to try, including paragliding and taking the Aiguille du Midi cable car up to 12,605ft (3,842m) for spectacular, close-up views of Mont Blanc.Led by an experienced International Mountain Leader, you will climb over six mountain passes, cross beneath colossal glaciers, meander through beautiful alpine meadows, and discover picture-postcard villages. We sleep in campsites throughout the trek, often with outstanding views that aren’t possible from a hotel room. Tents are modern and spacious – designed for three people but only allocated to two – and an unlimited number of single tents is available. For those seeking a little more comfort, mattresses and sleeping bags are also available to hire.While getting back to nature is a rewarding, energising experience, we recognise that having a comfortable stay along the way can make a camping trek even more special. Delicious three-course meals are on the menu when in camp, and five restaurant meals are also included during the trek. Your baggage is transported between each location by our dedicated camp support leader and van, and tents are put up by our camp crew before you arrive at each campsite, leaving you free to enjoy the inspiring scenery found only on this classic trek.