Classic Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort

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4.5 Based on 10 Reviews
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Self-guided
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 11
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-16501
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Les Houches, France
  • Ends Les Houches, France
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Tick off Europe’s most iconic alpine mountain walk
  • Trek the classic, anti-clockwise itinerary
  • Experience 3 countries on one trip: France, Italy & Switzerland
  • Walk from alpine meadows to mountain passes, with snow-clad peaks in the background
  • Flexibility to walk individually or with other Walkers' Britain guests
  • Full circumnavigation of Western Europe's highest mountain
  • Ultimate comfort: Hotel-based tour, including 3 days for relaxing, more walking or sightseeing
  • Local team on hand 24/7
  • Single travellers have the option to share a twin room
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Start and end in Les Houches, the "Classic Tour Du Mont Blanc In Comfort" is a self-guided walking trip that takes 14 days. You will be touring through Les Contamines-Montjoie, Trient, Les Chapieux and 6 other destinations in France, Italy and Switzerland. "Classic Tour Du Mont Blanc In Comfort" is a which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

Relaxed, hotel-based trek around the highest mountain in Western Europe (Mont Blanc) following the classic full circumnavigation. The famous ‘Tour du Mont Blanc’, or ‘TMB’, is one of the world’s most classic alpine walks and our most popular Mont Blanc walk. On this classic, anti-clockwise Mont Blanc hiking itinerary you complete the full circumnavigation of Western Europe’s highest mountain. Trek over spectacular passes and through the valleys of three contrasting countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. Staying at a mix of hotels and with ample rest days, on this walking trip you will savour food and wine from the Alpine region and enjoy some of the finest mountain scenery in the world.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Les Houches
  • Day 2 : Les Houches to Les Contamines 19.9 km /12.4 miles, 7 h
  • Day 3 : Les Contamines to Les Chapieux 17.5 km /10.9 miles, 8-9 h
  • Day 4 : Les Chapieux to La Palud 30.8 km /19.2 milies, 9 h
  • Day 5 : Free day in La Palud
  • Day 6 : La Palud to La Fouly 23.4km /14.5 miles, 6.45 h
  • Day 7 : La Fouly to Champex-Lac 15.5 km /9.6 miles, 4.5 h
  • Day 8 : Free day in Champex-Lac
  • Day 9 : Champex-Lac to Trient 15.3 km/9.5 miles, 5.5 h
  • Day 10 : Trient to Argentiere 24 km /15 miles, 7 h
  • Day 11 : Argentiere to Chamonix (Plan Praz) 16 km /10 miles, 6.5 h
  • Day 12 : Free day in Chamonix
  • Day 13 : Chamonix (Plan Praz) to Les Houches 11.5 km /7.1 miles, 6 h
  • Day 14 : Arrangements end after breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 11 nights twin share accommodation in 2, 3 and 4-star hotels with ensuite facilities, 1 night guesthouse, 1 night auberge
Meals
  • 13 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Others
  • Luggage transfer (except day 3) - maximum weight 15 kg
  • Information pack inluding route notes & maps
  • 24/7 Local emergency hotline
  • GPX files of the main walks will be emailed to you
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • 7 dinners, lunch & beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
  • Excess luggage
  • Guide: this is a self-guided hiking holiday
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 10 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 01 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
We have wanted to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc for some years and finally did it, booking through Sherpa Expeditions, starting at the end of August 2019. We were extremely fortunate with the weather, beautiful blue skies for most... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 12 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Katia was great to send material out early to me, the route notes and maps were excellent though be good to have the GPX tracks as well. The ground support people, Bob and Sian, were so helpful. They were always available to... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Aug 15 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
We found the trip humbling both of the mind and body. Thesurrounding were awe inspiring. Having our luggage moved for us made the hiking manageable. Socialing with the members in our groups was also a added reward. It was the... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Aug 13 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This is a fantastic walk but quite strenuous. We used the maps provided and a compass and used the Route Notes to locate our accommodation. You need to be fit to really enjoy it and not feel completely exhausted. That said we... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Classic Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort tour. You can cancel the tour up to 70 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 69 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 06 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 06 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 69 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Classic Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Classic Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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