Tour of Mont-Blanc 9 days

Medium-altitude hiking in a high-mountain setting, with prestigious peaks and impressive glaciers. From mountain passes to alpine pastures, balcony trails criss-cross the nature reserves of three countries linked geographically by the roof of Europe and traditionally by history: the Swiss Valais, the Italian Val d'Aoste and the French Savoie.

Les plus de La Vie Sauvage

The complete mythical Mont Blanc Tour,
Passages through the Mont Blanc balconies and the Chamonix valley,
Crossing 3 countries.

9 jours / 9 nuits

à partir de 870 €

Activité

Itinérance

Voyage Itinérant

Type de voyage

Liberté

Niveau physique :

Niveau technique :

Départs possibles du 15 juin au 15 septembre

Code : FRAENL135

Programme jour par jour

Day 1 : Les Praz de Chamonix - Lac Blanc - Le Tour

Day 2 : Le tour - Col de Balme - Trient

Day 3 : Bovine ou Fenêtre d'Arpette - Champex

Day 4: Val Ferret Switzerland - La Fouly

Day 5 : Grand Col Ferret - Italian Val Ferret

Day 6 : Mont de la Saxe - Courmayeur

Day 7 : Col de la Seigne - Les Mottets or Les Chapieux

Day 8 : Col des Fours - Col du Bonhomme - Les Contamines-Montjoie

Day 9: Bionnassay - Col du Tricot - Les Houches

Dates et prix

Departure Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 15 June to 15 September.

Without luggage transport :
820€ per person in standard accommodation.
1050€ per person in comfort accommodation (2 people).

With luggage transport :
950€ per person in standard accommodation.
1180€ per person in comfort accommodation in a room (2 people).
1390€ per person in the hotel version (5 nights in a hotel, 2 nights in a comfortable gîte with private bathroom, 1 night in a hostel with bathroom on the landing in a room for 2 people).

BOOKINGS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OPEN

Departures from 14 June to 15 September 2025
Departures on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the classic and comfort versions.
Departures on Mondays and Sundays for the hotel comfort version.

Without luggage transport
905€ per person in classic accommodation
1155€ per person in comfort accommodation in a 2-person room
1400€ per person in the hotel version (5 nights in a hotel, 2 nights in a comfortable gîte with private bathroom, 1 night in a hostel with bathroom on the landing in a room for 2 people).

With luggage transport
1035€ per person in classic accommodation.
1285€ per person in comfort accommodation in a 2-person room.
1530€ per person in the hotel version (5 nights in a hotel, 2 nights in a comfortable gîte with private bathroom, 1 night in a hostel with bathroom on the landing in a room for 2 people).

Le prix comprend

Travel documents,

Half-board accommodation from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day,

Luggage transport between accommodations (if you have chosen this option),

Transfer from Contamines-Montjoie to La Gruvaz on D9,

Organization and registration fees,

Tourist taxes.

Le prix ne comprend pas

Insurance,

Transportation to and from departure point,

Picnic lunches,

Drinks, visits and personal expenses,

Transfer by scheduled bus (approx. 5€ per person),

Gondola lift on D1 (approx. 18€ per person).

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Niveau

Sporting level:

Average altitude gain: +/- 600m to 1200m per day.
Duration of stages: 5 to 7 hours per day.
Particular difficulties: mountain itinerary with no technical difficulties. Accessible to anyone in good general physical condition. Although it does not present any particular technical difficulties (no steep passages, well-marked trails, etc.), it is still a physically demanding hike, requiring the ability to cover almost 1,000 meters of vertical drop per day over the course of a full week.

The Tour du Mont-Blanc is a well-marked trail:
In France: red and white Grande Randonnée trails (in both directions).
In Switzerland and Italy: black diamonds on a yellow background at the bottom of the valley, then red and white at higher altitudes (in both directions).

Hébergement

CLASSIC :
- 8 nights in a dormitory, refuge or gîte.

COMFORT :
- 6 nights in a gîte or refuge in a 2-person room.
- 1 night in a gîte or refuge in a 2- to 4-person room.
- 1 night in a hotel in a 2-person room.
Hot showers in all accommodation.

HOTEL VERSION :
- 5 nights in a hotel,
- 2 nights in comfortable gîte with private bathroom,
- 1 night in a 2-person room with bathroom on the landing.

Meals :
Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are not included and can be ordered the day before in each accommodation.
You can buy supplies in small local shops (days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8).

Portage des bagages

Depending on the option chosen:

Without luggage transport: You carry all your personal belongings for the duration of your stay.

With luggage transport: You carry only your personal belongings for the day (small backpack). The rest of your luggage is transported between accommodations. If luggage transport is not possible in an accommodation, you can take your personal belongings with you for the night as well. You'll get your luggage back the next day.

Encadrement

No guidebook on this trip.

Before your departure, we'll give you a road book specially designed for this tour, with precise indications that will allow you to explore and hike in complete freedom.

To fully enjoy and appreciate your hiking trip, you must be able to ensure your autonomy in the field with the documents provided.

Dossier de randonnée

Your trekking file will be sent to you by post on receipt of payment of the balance of your stay. It includes :

A route book,
A set of IGN maps,
A route sheet with a list of accommodations,
Luggage tags.

Accueil

Meet at 10:00 am at the Flégère cable car station, Les Praz de Chamonix.

At your request, your luggage can be picked up directly at your hotel in the Chamonix valley, in which case there's no need to arrange a meeting at the start.
For hikers who have chosen the "no luggage transport" version, there is no meeting at the start.

BY TRAIN :

Outward journey: the day before, departure from Paris-Gare de Lyon at 12:18pm (or 2:18pm), arrival in Chamonix at 7:32pm (8:32pm).
Return: departure from Les Houches at 18h20, arrival at Paris-Gare de Lyon at 23h42.
Timetables given are for guidance only and must be checked with SNCF https://www.oui.sncf/

Buses and trains serve the whole Chamonix valley - regular hourly service between Les Houches and Chamonix.
www.montblancbus.transdev.com/ligne/les-horaires-de-chamonix-bus/

BY CAR :

A40 freeway to Chamonix.
You can leave your car at the free Prarion gondola parking lot in Les Houches (end of hike) and take the bus back to the meeting point in Planpraz (20 mins drive). This will make your return easier at the end of the hike.
If you wish to leave your vehicle in a covered parking lot: Chamonix Park auto in Chamonix: 04 50 53 65 71 (40 to 50€ per week).

CARPOOLING:

A few sites where drivers and passengers can get in touch to share journeys: https://covoiturage-libre.fr/ https://www.laroueverte.com/ https://www.roulezmalin.com/ https://www.blablacar.fr/

NEAREST AIRPORT :

Geneva (GVA)
1h by car to Chamonix (also by train, but not very convenient)
Numerous buses and minibuses connect several times a day.

Lyon (LYS)
2h15 to Chamonix by car
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix / 4h15 journey time.

Paris (PAR)
7h to reach Chamonix by car
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix / 5 to 6 hours travel time.

Dispersion

End of the hike in the afternoon in Les Houches.

RETURN TO DEPARTURE POINT

Transfer by bus or train from Les Houches to Les Praz de Chamonix at the end of the hike.

Mont Blanc Tour : hiking through a mythical mountain.
Mont Blanc Tour : you walk through alpine postures and impressive glaciers.
Mont Blanc Tour : Not only do you walk through the French Alps, but you have the opportunity to walk on Swiss and Italian trails.

Equipement individuel

Clothing :
- Hiking pants

- Shorts (1 swimsuit just in case)

- Breathable or merino wool T-shirts

- Breathable" or merino wool long johns

- Fleece or sweater

- Windbreaker or Goretex jacket

- Rain cape + gaiters or Goretex pants + bag cape

- A pair of gloves and a light hat

- Hat or cap

- Hiking socks (double-layered, with loops...1 pair per day)

- Broken-in hiking boots with well-spiked soles

- 1 change of clothes for the evening

- Change of shoes for the evening

Miscellaneous equipment :

- Toiletry bag

- Towel (quick-drying, available in specialized stores)

- Sunglasses and sun cream

- Water bottle or thermos flask (1.5-liter minimum)

- Knife and cutlery

- An airtight plastic box to serve as a picnic plate

- Coffee cup

- Small personal first-aid kit (painkillers, compeed bandages, etc.)

- Survival blanket

- Headlamp or flashlight

- A sheet and pillowcase (gîtes provide blankets)

- Two telescopic poles (highly recommended)

- Valid identity card or passport

BACKPACK:
Provide a comfortable 30-40-liter backpack for your day's belongings (warm clothing, rain cape, water bottle, box and cutlery for picnic, sun protection and ID papers) and a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT :

Your luggage is transported by a logistics vehicle from stage to stage each day.
Your change of clothes should be packed in 1 soft bag not exceeding 10 kg (for your comfort on the upper floors and in the dormitories, avoid rigid suitcases or bags that are too heavy or bulky).