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Mont Blanc Circuit Self Guided Hike

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9 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
4 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
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Highlights

Circumnavigation of Mont Blanc beginning and ending in the Chamonix Valley

Experiencing the exhilaration of trekking in the European Alps

Traversing high passes and hiking through three countries

Enjoying the culinary specialties such as Raclette

Sharing stories with other hikers in the gîtes and mountain refuges

Itinerary

Our most popular self guided walk along the iconic circuit trail around Mont Blanc. This itinerary circumnavigates Mont Blanc and explores the surrounding alpine region. Faced with picture postcard vistas from every vantage point, the scenery and landscapes that unfold before you are simply remarkable. This trek affords unsurpassed views of the different faces of the Mont Blanc massif along routes that traverse the Balme mountain passage and the highest point on the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Grand Col Ferret at 2537m. You may see Ibex, chamois and other wildlife as you descend through alpine meadows towards charming fairy tale-like villages. Crossing the foothills of the Alps through France, Italy and Switzerland provides an opportunity to encounter the alpine cultures and cuisine unique to these areas and staying in hotels, gîtes and refuges is a great way to soak up the warm hospitality for which this region is renowned.

day 1Commence Chamonix and hike to Le Tour (5hrs)

Leaving from Chamonix, take a balcony trail above Chamonix town. Heading up the valley the trail takes in the huge expanse of the Mont Blanc Massif, the Argentiere glacier and the Aiguille du Tour (3542m). It is an exhilarating hike and a fabulous start to the week. Overnight Le Tour.
Distance 13.3km/8.2mi, +870m/1476ft, -450m/1476ft

Meals
Dinner

day 2Hike to Trient or Col de la Forclaz (5-6hrs)

day 3Hike to Champex (5-6hrs)

day 4To La Fouly (5-6hrs)

day 5To Courmayeur (6hrs)

day 6Hike to Elisabetta (5-6hrs)

day 7Cross the Col de la Seigne to France enroute to Bonhomme (6-7hrs)

day 8Hike to Refuge de Miage via the Col de Bonhomme (6-7hrs)

day 9Hike to Les Houches (6-7hrs)

What's Included

Accommodation
8 nights accommodation in mountain refuges / gîte hostels on a dormitory share basis. It is possible to upgrade to a double room on 5 out of 8 nights – additional cost applies (only possible for 2 people travelling together).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 8 dinners (does not include drinks) – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. Dinner will consist of 2 or 3 courses which include regional specialties
Others
Luggage transfer (max 15kgs - soft duffel style luggage only) except on days 6-8 where you will need to carry your overnight requirements. Your main luggage will meet you at the accommodation in the Contamines Valley.Information pack including Navigational App and route book – the route is waymarked.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 | Excellent

Fabulous scenery. Well organised trip.

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5.0 | Excellent

A great trip, challenging, fabulous views, stunning wildflowers.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
3.0 | Average

I broke my wrist at the end of the fourth day of TMB which is why I’m rating it as average. That’s not UTracks fault. UTracks were helpful while I was sorting out getting home and thankfully the overseas contact got my luggage to me. The app which we had was very useful when hiking. When prepping for the TMB UTracks was very helpful in helping me discover options if I didn’t want to walk each day of the hike.

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4.0 | Very Good

Good route, busy so so pleased accomm etc all booked in advance.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

We had an incredible trip in our self guided group of six people with all accomodation being organised appropriately and easy to find/check in when arriving each day after a long day of walking. We really enjoyed the variety of accomodation and food. Our bags arrived prior to our arrival almost every day, except one day when transferring from La Fouly to Courmayeur (which is the longest section to drive) where the bags arrived at 7pm. Apart from this minor delay (we just had a few more drinks while waiting!) everything went smoothly. I would recommend UTracks to friends based on our experience. I also found the UTracks online map clear and helpful, with good tips and waypoints along the track.

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