DAY1 GVA - Les Houches (Chamonix)
Upon arrival in Geneva, based on your flight arrival time (recommended arrival time no later than 16:00), take an airport bus to the birthplace of European outdoor sports—Chamonix. Overnight in the Les Houches village in the Chamonix Valley. In the evening, rest at the hotel or explore the village to prepare for the exciting trekking journey.
- Accommodation: Double room in a hotel or similar
- Meals: Self-catering
DAY2 Les Praz de Chamonix - Lac Blanc - Le Tour
At 9:30 AM, we meet at the hotel, and after an introduction to the itinerary by the French guide, we start our trek around Mont Blanc from the Flégère cable car station in Les Praz, Chamonix. First, we take the Flégère cable car to the Mont Blanc lookout point, reaching the 2300m high Lac Blanc. Then, we descend to the Col des Montets and Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, and finally head to Montroc and Tour village, completing the first day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 5h30
- Elevation gain/loss: +450m / -950m
DAY3 Col de Balme - Trient
Hike along the Posettes trail, climbing to the 2200m high Col de Balme, marking the France-Switzerland border. Witness the Argentière, Tour, and Mont Blanc glaciers up close. Then descend to the Swiss alpine village of Trient, completing the second day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 5h00
- Elevation gain/loss: +840m / -930m
DAY4 Bovine or Arpette - Champex
Cross the Bovine alpine pasture, walking along a path overlooking the Rhône Valley. If conditions and the team's state permit, ascend the Trient Glacier and reach the higher route to Fenêtre d'Arpette (2700m), completing the third day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 6h00 or 7h00
- Elevation gain/loss: +1100m / -750m (via Bovine) or +1300m / -970m (via Arpette)
DAY5 Val Ferret Suisse - La Fouly
Continue through the Swiss Val Ferret, passing charming villages, chalets, and traditional granaries. Enjoy glacier views including Saleina and A Neuve glaciers, finally reaching La Fouly village, completing the fourth day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 5h30
- Elevation gain/loss: +600m / -500m
DAY6 Grand Col Ferret - Val Ferret Italien
Explore Val Ferret further, climbing to the 2537m high Grand Col Ferret. Pass through La Léchère and La Peul alpine pastures, seeing the beautiful Hérens cattle. Then descend to an Italian mountain hut, ending the fifth day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 7h00
- Elevation gain/loss: +950m / -900m
DAY7 Mont de La Saxe - Monte Bianco
Ascend to the Arminaz alpine pasture hut, traversing the Mont de La Saxe balcony for unique views of Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Triolet, and Grandes Jorasses. Option to follow the Col Sapin and Mont de la Saxe ridge route. Descend to a mountain hut in Courmayeur, completing the sixth day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 6h00 or 8h00
- Elevation gain/loss: +600m / -750m or +/-500m
DAY8 Col de la Seigne - Les Mottets
Ascend to the Col de la Seigne on the France-Italy border via the Miage Glacier Lake. Option to follow the Col Chécroui and Mont Fortin route, crossing Mont Blanc's southern trails for incredible southern ridge views. Walk to a high alpine hut, completing the seventh day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 6h00
- Elevation gain/loss: +850m / -650m or +/-450m (via Col Chécroui)
DAY9 Col des Fours - Col Bonhomme - Les Contamines-Montjoie
Meet the Beaufortain highland ranchers. Climb through alpine pastures, past streams and waterfalls, reaching the 2665m high Col des Fours, the highest point of the trek. Then descend to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge, passing the historic Col du Bonhomme (2329m), and walk along an ancient Roman road to the valley's small chapel, completing the eighth day of trekking.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 6h00
- Elevation gain/loss: +850m / -1500m
DAY10 Glacier de Bionnassay - Col du Tricot - Les Houches
Ascend to the Bionnassay Glacier. Option to pass through Champel village or Col du Tricot (2120m), an excellent viewpoint for Chamonix Valley, Dômes de Miage, and Mont Blanc. Descend to Les Houches, completing the full TMB trek.
- Accommodation: Selected mountain hut
- Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
- Lunch: Picnic
- Dinner: Selected local specialties
- Trekking time: 5h00 or 6h30
- Elevation gain/loss: +750m / -800m or +1100m / -1250m
DAY11 Les Houches (Chamonix)
Leisure day in Chamonix. Options to take the cable car to Aiguille du Midi or try paragliding, shopping, etc. Depending on the situation, airport bus transfer service is provided (bus fare only; taxi, private car fees extra).
This itinerary may be adjusted based on actual weather, customer fitness, and other uncontrollable factors; all content is subject to actual booking conditions.
Complete Tour of Mont Blanc Economy
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is universally regarded by hiking enthusiasts as a world-class trekking route. The Mont Blanc massif, with its highest peak at 4,810 meters, spans the borders of France, Switzerland, and Italy. The Alps, despite their lower altitudes compared to other major mountain ranges, are home to permanent glaciers and year-round snow, allowing trekkers to experience the beauty of snow-capped mountains, high-altitude hiking culture, and the diverse customs of European countries without the worry of altitude sickness.
- Route Difficulty: **
- Region: Mont Blanc massif in the Alps
- Time Period: June to October
- Accommodation: Specialty hotels/Refuges or Gites
- Service Start: Pickup from Geneva Airport
- Service End: Drop-off at Geneva Airport