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The route
The route on the Tour du Mont Blanc passes through varied terrain, from green alpine meadows to steep mountain slopes. The trails are well-marked, but some sections can be rocky and challenging. You will cross high alpine passes and hike along spectacular glaciers and cliffs. The trek is suitable for people with good fitness and experience in mountain hiking.
Itinerary
You start the trip in Chamonix, France.
Chamonix is a little piece of paradise, surrounded by the Mont Blanc massif and filled with the coziest alpine atmosphere. Imagine snow-covered peaks all year round and hiking trails that disappear into a breathtaking landscape. It’s a dream for adventurers and nature lovers.
Hotel (example): Hôtel du Clocher**
You take the cable car to Planpraz, the starting point for your first hike. You will be impressed by the iconic panoramic view of the north face of the Mont Blanc massif, the Bossons Glacier, and the Mer de Glace. Then, follow the balcony trail to the beautifully situated Chéserys Lakes. The hiking day ends with a descent to the small village of Argentière (France), where you will stay overnight.
Hotel (example): Hotel Le Dahu**
Le Tour – Col de Balme – Trient
You start the day with a short bus ride to the village of Le Tour (10 minutes, free with the “carte d’hôte,” which you need to request at the hotel). You can choose to hike up via Chalets de Charamillon or take the balcony trail over Posettes to Col de Balme (2200 m) on the border between France and Switzerland. From here, you can enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding glaciers: Argentière, Le Tour, and the north face of the Mont Blanc massif. Afterwards, the trail descends through lush alpine meadows to the village of Trient (Switzerland).
Overnight in Trient or Col de la Forclaz with half board.
Hotel (example)Trient: Auberge du Mont Blanc
Hotel (example): Col de la Forclaz
Between Trient and Col de la Forclaz, there is a 20-minute walk (+230 m and 1.5 km). This section is therefore deducted from the hiking distance on day 4.
Today, a beautiful and varied hiking stage awaits you. You can choose between two routes, depending on how challenging you want the day to be. The classic route takes you through the idyllic Bovine pastures, where the trail winds through grassy mountain slopes with free-roaming cows and stunning views over the Rhône Valley far below. Along the way, you’ll pass small wooden huts and lush meadows, creating a true alpine atmosphere.
For more experienced hikers, there is the option to take a more “high-alpine” route via la Fenêtre d’Arpette – a spectacular pass at 2,665 meters, surrounded by dramatic rock formations and glacier landscapes. This variant is more demanding, but the reward is unparalleled views of the Trient Glacier and the Swiss Alps.
After the day’s hike, you arrive in Champex, a charming alpine village by a small mountain lake, or at Relais d’Arpette, a cozy spot surrounded by nature. Here you will stay overnight with half board.
Hotel (example): Le Relais Arpette
It’s about a 30-minute walk from Relais d’Arpette to Champex.
After a hearty breakfast, you take a local bus to cross Val Fouly. You then continue your hike up through green pastures to Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m). A detour to Tête Ferret is possible at this point. You will cross not only Grand Col Ferret but also the border between Switzerland and Italy. The trail then descends to the Italian Val Ferret at the foot of Mont Blanc, offering a new perspective of the mountain. The day ends with a short bus ride to Courmayeur.
Hotel (example): Hotel Bouton d'Or***
After breakfast, it’s time for departure.
It is also possible to book an extra night either in Courmayeur or Chamonix. This can be done on the booking page.
From Courmayeur to Chamonix, buses travel through the tunnel (11 km through the mountain massif). The trip takes only 30–40 minutes, including passport control.
NOTE: In 2024 and 2025, the tunnel was closed for renovations from early September to mid-December. It has been announced that the same may happen in the coming years, but this is not officially confirmed. The best place to check is the tunnel’s official website.
When the tunnel is closed, public transport around the massif takes most of a day, and on some days it may not be possible at all.
The alternative is private transfer, but it is expensive. In 2025, it cost approximately €630 per car. The journey takes 2.5 to 3 hours. Prices for 2026 are not yet available.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 5 nights in double rooms at small hotels and mountain huts
FOOD & DRINK
- Breakfast every day
Dinner on days 3 and 4
HIKING
- 4 days of hiking, approximately 55–60 km
Maps and detailed hiking descriptions for the entire route (map material: IGN TOP 25, scale 1:25,000) (material is in English)
Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline (one access per room)
TRANSPORT
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Luggage transport between the huts (15 kg per person)
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Bus on day 3 – free with the Carte d’hôte, which you need to request at the hotel
OTHER
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
GENERAL
- Transport from Denmark to France round-trip
- Bus transfers as mentioned in the daily program (these are local buses costing a few euros per person – remember that Switzerland uses Swiss francs)
- Cable cars (tickets purchased at the cable cars if you wish to use them – it is possible to hike without using cable cars, but this adds many extra elevation meters)
- Administration fee: € 20
- Cancellation and travel insurance
- Any tourist taxes at the accommodations
OPTIONAL
The following can be selected on the booking form when you book the trip:
- Private transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
Use the button "Calculate price" on this page to see what the tour will cost with your wanted inclusions.
PARKING
It is possible to park at the first hotel or nearby. Parking cannot be reserved in advance and must be arranged directly with the hotel (expect a price between 10–20 euros per night).
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. For safety reasons, this tour cannot be booked for solo travellers. There must be minimum two participants.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
- See the price
Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.
Important: Please note that transportation to and from Chamonix is not included in the package, and that you have to make sure to book your own flight that matches the holiday start- and end date. This is easily done online or by contacting us for an offer.
There are direct flights to Geneva from most of the European airports.
Important: We recommend that you book the trip with us before you buy your plane tickets.
From Geneva Airport to Chamonix
There are shuttle buses running between Chamonix and Geneva Airport several times a day, and tickets can be booked online: (www.easybus.com), (www.chamexpress.com), (https://www.alpybus.com/), or (https://www.blablacar.co.uk/), and there are several other companies as well.
Prices for the buses are typically €15–25 per person.
From Courmayeur to Chamonix
There are buses going through the tunnel (11 km through the mountain massif) from Courmayeur to Chamonix. The journey takes only 30–40 minutes inkl. passport control.
HOWEVER, in both 2024 and 2025 the tunnel was closed for renovation from early September until mid-December.
It has been announced that the same will happen in the coming years, but this has not yet been officially confirmed. The best place to stay updated is: https://www.tunnelmb.net/en-US/closures-and-forecasts
When the tunnel is closed, traveling around the massif by public transport takes most of a day — and on some days, it may not even be possible.
The alternative is a private transfer, but it is expensive. In 2025, the cost was around €600 for a car. The journey takes 2.5 to 3 hours. We do not yet have the 2026 prices.
Note: When you book the tour, you can only select the transfer for 1-8 people. If you're a larger group then just write in the message field that you'd like the transfer, and how many you are. Then we'll get back to you with a price offer.
Accommodation in double rooms with private bathroom at hotels in Courmayeur ***, Argentière**, and Chamonix***.
Double rooms in mountain huts in Arpette and Trient, mostly with private bathroom, but this cannot be guaranteed. (No discount if the room does not have a private bathroom).
Extra nights
It is possible to book extra nights both before and after the trip – prices are shown on the booking page.
In Chamonix, Argentière, and Courmayeur, breakfast is included.
In Champex/Relais Arpette and Trient/Col de la Forclaz, half board is provided.
Where dinner is not included, it will be possible to find a restaurant in town.
For lunch, we recommend purchasing packed lunches from the accommodation. These are ordered and paid for locally. Please inquire about this at check-in.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 15kg each.
Hiking in mountainous terrain such as the Dolomites and the Alps requires good preparation and respect for nature.
- Be in basic good physical shape before the trip
- Wear proper hiking shoes or boots
- Bring plenty of water and some food or snacks for the hike
- Dress appropriately for the conditions
- Use the provided map or GPS information (for example via the Bering Travel app) and stay on marked trails
- Bring a fully charged phone and a power bank
- Always check the weather forecast and the route before setting out as conditions can change quickly and your own safety should always come before reaching impressive viewpoints
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
It is usually a wonderful experience to hike in the Alps during the summer, with sunshine and daytime temperatures around 20–25°C. That said, you should be prepared for temperatures to vary greatly at higher altitudes. Evenings can be cool, with temperatures dropping to 5–10°C, so make sure to bring warm clothing. The weather can also change quickly in the mountains, so be prepared for rain. It is not uncommon for it to snow at higher elevations, even during the summer!
Note: On starting dates from June 15 to July 10, there is an increased risk of snow still melting on the paths from winter, and crampons for hiking boots may be necessary. - Recent years this has happend further into july as well.
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