I am wondering about the lodging. Are there private bathrooms for some of the nights?

For 11 of the nights, private bathrooms are available but the other 3 nights it is likely that there will be a shared bathroom on the landing. We cannot confirm how many people will be using the same bathroom as it depends on how many people book.

This tour looks like it goes in the opposite direction of other similar tours. What are the pros/cons of that?

The operator has created this itinerary after several years of experience. As specialists in adventure and active tours, they have discovered that trekking the route clockwise (like this tour) allows for quieter trails and avoids a tough ascent on the first couple of days. The views and walks are still just as beautiful in this direction. This trip is recommended to people who have more time, as it is longer than the usual trips so you really get to see everything!

How does the bag transfer work?

There will be a support vehicle with the group to transfer bags and other equipment so you will not be without your luggage. Please note that we must limit you to one item of luggage per person, weighing a maximum of 15kg per person to be carried in the support vehicle. Excess baggage can be left in the hotel store in Chamonix. You should pack your belongings in a sturdy kitbag or holdall; suitcases should not be used, as they cannot be packed easily in our support vehicle.

Are single rooms available?

Unfortunately, single room requests for this tour are not acceptable because of the small size of the hotels.

Tour du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

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duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7935
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Operated in English

Starts Chamonix, France
Ends Chamonix, France

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Stay in a variety of small, friendly hotels and pensions
Walk in the shadow of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of this world-famous route
Three rest days to explore the alpine towns of Courmayeur, Les Contamines and Chamonix
No camping

The "Tour Du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek" starts and ends in Chamonix. This is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 15 days. You will travel through Switzerland, France and Italy and visit Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, Mont Blanc, La Palud and 7 other destinations. This is a guided small group that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

If you enjoy the comfort of a bed every night, we offer the Mont Blanc Circuit as a fully accommodated walking holiday, with all nights spent in a variety of lodgings from family-run two- and three-star hotels to basic inns or pensions. We include 10 walking days and three rest days, in which we cross the borders of Switzerland, Italy and France and enjoy unrivalled views of the Alps and Mont Blanc itself.

Overall the trekking will feel tough with long walking days but the three rest days are incorporated to give you time to rest the legs whilst enjoying three fascinating alpine towns.

Courmayeur is an old worldly Italian gem with windy pedestrian streets lined with chic shops and delightful cafes, bars and restaurants. A short, free, bus ride away is the luxurious QC Therm Spa and wellness centre, a lovely treat. Les Contamines and St Gervais are charming alpine towns with interesting local markets, electric bike hire and gondoliers taking you up to stunning view points. The last free day is in Chamonix, the vibrant heart of the Mont Blanc massif, with a wide choice of activities to try, including paragliding and taking the Aiguille du Midi cable car up to 12,605ft (3,842m) for spectacular, close-up views of Mont Blanc.

The itinerary follows the same route as our camping version (trip code TWB). With your qualified International Mountain Leader (IML) guiding the way, you will complete the famous circuit, and your baggage is transported for you by our support vehicle. We offer the comfort of a bed in quaint, picturesque accommodations on route so you can enjoy your walking holiday in comfort. In most places we use a hotel for just one night, before moving on the next day; occasionally we settle in for a few nights and use local transport to take us to the next point of the circuit.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start Chamonix
Day 2: Lac Blanc and the Grand Balcon Sud from Chamonix to les Frasserands
Day 3: Over Col de Balme into Switzerland; night at Col de la Forclaz
Day 4: Follow Bovine Route to Champex
Day 5: Head up the Val Ferret to La Fouly
Day 6: Follow river La Drance; climb to the highest point of the tour at Grand Col Ferret and into Italy. Overnight at La Palud
Day 7: Rest day
Day 8: Climb to Bonatti refuge and traverse high above the spectacular Ferret Valley around Mont de la Saxe to Courmayeur
Day 9: Cross the Col de la Seigne back to France, descend through la Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux
Day 10: Ascend to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, then contour across to the Col du Bonhomme
Day 11: Free Day
Day 12: Over Col de Tricot to the Chamonix Valley; overnight at Les Houches
Day 13: Best views of Mont Blanc today; long ascent to the Brevent, descend to Chamonix
Day 14: Free day in Chamonix
Day 15: End Chamonix

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All breakfasts and 12 hotel/restaurant dinners,All accommodation

Transport

All transport and listed activities
Group arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Tour leader throughout (IML qualified)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Visas and vaccinations

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.9 - Excellent

Based on 24 reviews

Anonymous
On Sep 21 2019

5 - Excellent

This is an absolute ‘must do’ trip!

This is easily one of the best trips Ive ever done - I had an absolute blast and highly recommend it!The TMB itself is just incredible, words cant describe how beautiful it is. Every day was different and the hiking was just so... Read more

Anonymous
On Aug 18 2019

5 - Excellent

Tour du Mount Blanc Hotel - terrific two week Alpine trek through three countries

This trip proved to be a brilliant way to hike five valleys, three countries, and enjoy stunning Alpine scenery en route. Accommodation is generally good, and the food hearty & plentiful but it is all about terrific walking... Read more

Anonymous
On Aug 09 2019

5 - Excellent

You HAVE to book this trip!!!

You will not be disappointed with this trip: stunning vistas every step of the way, great sense of achievement, great people; including John, our exceptional Mountain Leader and lovely hot chocolate and tarte myrtille at the... Read more

Anonymous
On Aug 05 2019

5 - Excellent

Fantastic tour

The tour excellent from start to finish. The walking was well planned and supported brilliantly by John our mountain guide. The hotels were good and arrangements for transfer of our gear worked without a hitch. One of the best... Read more

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