13 days tour

Tour Du Mont Blanc Tmb Circuit

Tour Du Mont Blanc Tmb Circuit

This tour includes:

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Guide

Led by a registered English speaking guide with a wealth of knowledge of the trail and its history.

Accommodation

All accommodation in family-run boutique hotels.

Transport

Transfers to and from Geneva. Luggage transfers between accommodation. Transfers to and from the trail head.

Meals

All meals whilst on expedition. 1 Dinner prior to expedition.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Tour Du Mont Blanc Tmb Circuit

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Geneva And Transfer To Chamonix
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Geneva And Transfer To Chamonix

      Arrive in Geneva and transfer to Chamonix either from the airport or your hotel. Check into hotel and meet other trekkers on the trip. Free time to yourself. (D)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Chamonix
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Chamonix

      Today you will have time to explore Chamonix and itsโ€™ surrounds. Maybe you can take a cable car up to les Brevent with amazing views of Mont Blanc or wander around the cobbled streets, taking a coffee in one of the street cafes or even a spot of last minute expedition shopping. Chamonix is a wonderful place to explore and a great place to relax before your expedition the following day. This evening we will go out for dinner and receive your briefing with our trek leader. (B)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek From Les Houches To Les Contamines 5Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek From Les Houches To Les Contamines 5Hrs

      We begin by driving a short distance down the Chamonix valley to Les Houches and then taking the Bellevue cable car to the Col de Voza. This avoids a steep and relentless slog right at the beginning of the trek. Many climbers heading for Mont Blanc also use this cable car. We descend gently to cross the melt stream of the giant Bionnassy Glacier by a swaying bridge before climbing to the Col de Tricot (2120m) from where we begin to have magnificent views of the glacial chaos of the north face of the Domes de Miage. The path descends steeply at first to the homely Miage refuge in the Miage glacial valley. Here we will have a rest before heading up over another pass before heading down into the charming hamlet of les Contamines, where we spend the night. Les Contamines inhabits the valley floor with the spire of the old church reflecting the magnificent rocky mountains that surround. Les Contamines is the last major settlement before Courmayeur in Italy. Overnight in charming local hotel. (B, L, D)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Les Contamines To Les Chapieux 8Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Les Contamines To Les Chapieux 8Hrs

      Transfer to Notre Dame de la Gorge. From there we pass the Baroque church built in 1699. From there we head along the Chemin Romain which is an old Roman road, thus the name before crossing the river again over a Roman stone bridge. From there we continue to la Balme where there is a refuge and then up a steep section to Col du Bonhomme at 2329m. From here we continue to Col de la Croix de Bonhomme at 2450m. From here we start our descent continue to Les Chapieux and stay in the only remaining hotel that dates back to the late 19th century. (B, L, D)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Les Chapieux Across Col De La Seigne And Into Italy To Courmayeur 8Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Les Chapieux Across Col De La Seigne And Into Italy To Courmayeur 8Hrs

      Today we start with a 15-minute transfer to the Ville des Glaciers. From here we head up another 750 meters in altitude to Col de la Seigne which is the frontier between France and Italy. There is an information center just below the Col on the Italian side with good information on the area, including a 3D map of the massif. Another long down to the valley below with the wonderful Refugio Elisabetta at one end, where you can get a hot meal or your first Italian coffee. Those with a keen eye will be able to pick out some of the most famous climbing routes on the mountain including the Peuterey Ridge and Brouillard Face.


      From here, glaciers slowly pour off the massif, creating amazing valleys and wonderful waterfalls during the summer. If the weather is fine we will be able to take a high route towards our final destination of Courmayeur, otherwise we will take the valley floor through lush grasslands and glacial moraine fields. Courmayeur is a wonderful Italian town with great views of Monte Bianco. (B, L, D)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Courmayeur Free Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Courmayeur Free Day

      Italyโ€™s answer to Chamonix, Courmayeur during winter is one of Italyโ€™s premier ski resorts. Charming cobbled streets open only to pedestrians create a relaxed village atmosphere with sophisticated bars, cafes and restaurants. The dark stone Mont Blanc massif with itsโ€™ snow peaks loom over Courmayeur forming an amazing backdrop to one of Europeโ€™s most beautiful towns. This is a day to relax and explore and your guide can give you options of where to go and what to do. (B)


      Note: We can offer a day trip to Aosta, an ancient Roman town only an hour south-east of Courmayeur. There we can organise a guide to explore the streets and even under the city of the Roman outpost.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Courmayeur To Arnuva (Val Ferret) 5.5Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Courmayeur To Arnuva (Val Ferret) 5.5Hrs

      After a relaxing breakfast, we set off up a path from Courmayeur crossing a torrent then climbing steeply through thick larch forests (some of the most beautiful on the trail) on a good path to the refuge Bertone (1989m). This is a great place for a cappuccino. From there, if the weather is good we can take the high route ascending the Mont de la Saxe ridge, a wide grassy ridge dotted with wildflowers which has superb views of the Italian side of Mont Blanc and the South face of the Grandes Jorasses, before crossing the airy summits of la Tete Bernarda (2534m and la Tete de la Tronche 2584m). After three and a half hours, we reach Refuge Bonatti before heading down to the valley floor to Val Ferret. Low route alternative would be an easier option with less altitude gain, and also with a reduction of the final time (B, L, D)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Val Ferret To La Fouly 6Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Val Ferret To La Fouly 6Hrs

      This morning we head up to the Grand Col Ferret the frontier between Italy and Switzerland. Along the way we will stop at Refuge Elena for a morning tea or coffee. There are spectacular views towards Mont Dolent whose summit divides three countries, Italy, France and Switzerland. From there we head down to la Peule which is a great place for lunch. Here we will have a warm meal of local produce such as cheeses and breads (delicious). From here it is another 2 hours through wildflower meadows along sinuous streams to the village of La Fouly where we will check into the delightful Hotel Edelweiss (B, L, D)

  • Day 9 Day 9: La Fouly To Champex 5.5Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: La Fouly To Champex 5.5Hrs

      A small mountain road comes up the Swiss Val Ferret to La Fouly from Champex but we are able to walk on the opposite side of the valley on a path which meanders through pleasant pine forests. We pass through the village of Praz de Fort and to the well preserved village of Issert. We hike along the narrow street between old chalets and grain stores in their original condition.This day is notable for the beautiful old Alpine buildings that we pass.

      The trail then branches off the main valley and climbs gradually around the hillside, traversing above the pretty village of Champex with its deep blue lake. (For those who wish to shorten this day it is possible to take a local bus from La Fouly to Champex.) We continue along the lake shore and finally climb 200 metres to the refuge at Relais dโ€™Arpette (1627m). (B, L, D)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Champex To Martigny 7Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Champex To Martigny 7Hrs

      One of the best mountain days on the whole trek takes us across the Fenetre dโ€™Arpette (2665m). This high Col lies at the head of the Val dโ€™Arpette and the crossing is one of the finest variants on the TMB circuit. The ground is fairly rough but never technical and when we reach the pass we are rewarded with a fantastic view down to the Trient Glacier and across into the glacial bowl of the Plateau du Trient with the Aiguille du Tour (3544m) rising above (Crossing the plateau de Bovine is an easier or bad weather alternative).


      From Col de Forclaz we will transfer down to Martigny, a Swiss town with Roman roots in the Rhone Valley. (B, L, D)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Martigny To Argentiere 6Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Martigny To Argentiere 6Hrs.

      Transfer to Col de la Forclaz. The second last big climb of the TMB sees us ascending 900 meters to reach the Col de Balme (2200m). This ancient pass forms the border between Switzerland and France and as we descend down towards the village of Le Tour on the French side a spectacular panorama opens up across the entire Mont Blanc range and we find ourselves gazing down the valley towards Chamonix


      Our accommodation for the night is in Argentiere that serves up excellent meals and a great bed to rest in. (B, L, D)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Argentiere To Chamonix 7Hrs.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Argentiere To Chamonix 7Hrs.

      From Argentiere we transfer to the Col des Montets and ascend via Cheserys lakes into the Aiguilles Rouge on a spectacularly high-level path known as the Grand Balcon Sud. In this elevated position we can gaze across the valley towards huge Argentiere Glacier and the tremendous Aiguille Verte (4122m). At Cheserys we can make a detour to Lac Blanc (2352m), a famously photogenic spot where the Chamonix Needles can sometimes be wonderfully reflected in its still waters. After lunch we continue on for another 3 hours to Plan Praz cable car that will take us directly into Chamonix. (B, L, D)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Depart Chamonix To Geneva
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Depart Chamonix To Geneva

      Return transfer this morning from Chamonix to Geneva (either the airport or your hotel). (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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