Tour du Mont Blanc Trek 

Arrive in the charming French village of Les Houches (just south of Chamonix) and settle into your alpine hotel. Meet your guide and fellow trekkers for a trip orientation and welcome dinner.

Meals Included: Dinner

Overnight: Hotel in Les Houches

Take a cable car to Bellevue and begin trekking above the Bionnassay Valley with spectacular views of Mont Blanc, the Dôme du Goûter, and Aiguille de Bionnassay. Descend to the beautiful village of Les Contamines for the evening.

Distance & Elevation: 6.8 mi / 11 km, +2100 ft / -4183 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Les Contamines

A short shuttle leads to Notre Dame de la Gorge, gateway to two scenic passes—Col du Bonhomme and Col de la Croix du Bonhomme. The Aiguille des Glaciers dominates today’s panorama. Descend to Les Chapieux and transfer to Bourg Saint Maurice for dinner and rest.

Distance & Elevation: 9 mi / 14.5 km, +3937 ft / -2953 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Bourg Saint Maurice

Transfer to Ville des Glaciers and climb to Col de la Seigne, marking the French-Italian border. Enjoy panoramic views of the Grandes Jorasses before descending into Val Ferret. A short transfer takes us to Courmayeur for an evening of Italian hospitality and fine cuisine.

Distance & Elevation: 9.3 mi / 15 km, +2297 ft / -3281 ft

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Courmayeur

Begin with a transfer to Val Ferret and climb steadily toward Grand Col Ferret, the high alpine pass separating Italy and Switzerland. Descend into peaceful La Fouly Valley and continue to Champex, a lakeside village renowned for its Swiss charm.

Distance & Elevation: 8.1 mi / 13 km, +2789 ft / -3281 ft

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Champex

Depart Champex and ascend through alpine pastures toward Col de Bovine. Stunning views stretch across the Rhône Valley to the Bernese Alps, with glimpses of the Trient Glacier. Descend to Trient or Col de la Forclaz for a traditional mountain lodge stay. Distance & Elevation: 8.4 mi / 13.5 km, +2625 ft / -3724 ft

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Trient or Col de la Forclaz

Cross Col de la Balme back into France. Stop for a coffee at a rustic refuge and soak in expansive views of Mont Blanc, Aiguille Verte, and the Chamonix Valley. Descend to Argentière for a relaxing evening and classic French dinner.

Distance & Elevation: 7.9 mi / 12.7 km, +3281 ft / -3445 ft

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Argentière

Trek the Balcon des Aiguilles Rouges to Lac Blanc, a brilliant turquoise alpine lake reflecting Mont Blanc and its towering peaks. Descend to La Flégère and ride the cable car into Le Praz. Transfer to Chamonix for a final celebratory dinner.

Distance & Elevation: 6 mi / 9.6 km, +2953 ft / -3609 ft

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Chamonix

Enjoy a final breakfast and heartfelt farewells. We can assist with transfers or additional nights in Chamonix for those extending their alpine adventure.

Meals: Breakfast

The Tour du Mont Blanc Trek is a strenuous, high-endurance adventure designed for active travelers who exercise regularly and can hike steep, uneven terrain for 6–8 hours a day while carrying a 10–20 lb daypack. Training is essential—commit to consistent hiking, stair, and strength workouts for several months before your departure. Proper conditioning maximizes your enjoyment and supports group success.

• 8 nights of accommodation in alpine inns and lodges 
• Transportation during the trek (Days 2 through 8) 
• Cable car tickets (2)
• Experienced, licensed, and medically-trained local mountain guides 
• All meals from dinner on the first day through breakfast on the last day 
• Daily luggage transport (1 bag per person / 33 lbs max) 
• All necessary hiking gear: backpacks, trekking poles, etc.
• Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet with packing list, travel guidance, and training information for how to properly prepare for this adventure

• Flights to and from Geneva, Switzerland
• Transportation to Les Houches and from Chamonix
• Trip Insurance (essential for international trips) 
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Headlamp 
• Beverages, miscellaneous personal expenses  
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10% of trip cost)

Our trekking tours can accommodate up to 12 people but will operate with as few as 4 people. Larger groups can occasionally be accommodated. Please contact us for details.

Participants must be 12 years of age or older.    

The Mont Blanc trekking tour includes a mix of restaurant meals and delicious picnics prepared by your guide. Lunches are enjoyed on the trail with scenic mountain views, and snacks such as nuts, dried fruit, and energy bars are provided daily. 

Dinners feature authentic regional cuisine at carefully selected alpine inns and restaurants. On most nights, group dining follows a set multi-course menu showcasing local specialties.

We can accommodate most dietary needs—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and common allergies—with advance notice. Please note that in remote areas, options may be limited and certain requests could incur a small additional fee.

Our Tour du Mont Blanc trek features comfortable stays in hand-picked alpine inns, lodges, and chalets—an authentic highlight of trekking in the European Alps. Rooms are clean, cozy, and full of local character, offering a true taste of mountain hospitality.

Most rooms include twin beds; queen or king beds are uncommon, though some twins can be combined to form doubles. On occasion, guests may share larger rooms (3–5 people) for one or two nights, and bathrooms may be shared or located just down the hall. 

These traditional accommodations are part of the charm and culture that make trekking in the Alps so special.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Once we confirm availability, you will be provided with an online registration link. Your deposit is payable online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or ACH transfer.

This trek begins in Les Houches, France and ends in Chamonix, France. Guests typically fly into Geneva (GVA) and transfer to Les Houches by shuttle or train (1.5–2 hours). Please arrive by 5 PM for our orientation meeting. Flights home may be booked any time on Day 9.

Flights to and from Geneva are not included in your tour price and are the responsibility of our guests to arrange. A number of major airlines operate flights to Geneva.

Most travelers fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), located about two hours from Les Houches, France — the starting point of your trek. Airport transfers are not included, but travel is easy to arrange by shared shuttle, private taxi, or train. Popular shuttle companies such as AlpyBus and Mountain Drop-Offs offer convenient door-to-door service directly to your hotel in Les Houches.

At the end of your trek, you’ll finish in Chamonix, just 15 minutes from Les Houches. From there, return transfers to Geneva Airport are easily arranged through the same shuttle providers. We’ll provide detailed instructions and recommended options when your trip is confirmed.

A passport is required for travel to Europe and needs to be valid for at least 6 months past the planned date of departure. A Visa is not required for stays shorter than 90 days. 

Travelers will need to show proof of departure from the EU to customs and immigration upon arrival in the country (i.e. a return airline ticket). 

Due to the remote and challenging nature of international trekking, we strongly recommend that all guests purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes medical treatment, emergency evacuation, and repatriation coverage (minimum $200,000 USD).

While not mandatory, please note that Four Season Guides cannot assume financial responsibility for costs associated with medical care, evacuation, repatriation, or trip interruption. Guests who choose to travel without insurance acknowledge and accept full responsibility for these risks.

We recommend IMG’s iTravelInsured Travel LX plan or a comparable policy from another provider. If using another insurer, please confirm your coverage meets the minimum recommended limits.

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