Mont Blanc Circuit Self Guided Hike Tour with 5 Reviews by Utracks

9 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

4 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Chamonix, France

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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

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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.

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Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled. (Even when we got lost) The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative. Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities. Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.

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Itinerary

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