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Mont Blanc Encompassed Guided Hike in Huts

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10 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
14 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

Experiencing the exhilaration of trekking in the European Alps

Traversing high passes and walking through three countries

Enjoying the culinary specialties such as Raclette

Sharing your hiking day with a group of like minded travellers

Itinerary

A guided version of the classic circumnavigation around the highest mountain in Western Europe. There is something unique about a circumnavigation of the Mont Blanc massif on foot. Perhaps it is a feeling of exhilaration from being immersed in some of the most beautiful mountain scenery on earth while a quaint village is only a few hours away. Or perhaps it’s the daytime forays where you and your companions tough it out over a glacial pass to descend to your evening accommodation for a nice quiet ‘local red’ to reflect on the days adventures. This is trekking at its most civilized! The route is always inspiring, ambling through flowering meadows, dipping into old oak forests and breaking out above the tree line into high alpine pastures which showcase the snowy peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif. The finishing touch... the opportunity to sample the warm mountain hospitality of the French, Swiss and Italian villages along the way.

day 1Arrive in Les Houches, begin hike to Miage (6-7hrs)

This morning we rendezvous with the group at Les Houches, and have a briefing with our guide before commencing the ‘Tour du Mont Blanc’, the official name for our 10 day hike. The route begins with an ascent to the Voza passage (1653m) and then across the Bionnassay glacier in order to join up with the “knitting pass”, or Col de Tricot (2120m). As we descend into this high mountain pasture area, which is a mesh of fields, we find ourselves in a truly fabulous setting – face to face with the stunning domes of the Miage. Overnight Refuge with shower.
Distance 16-18km/10-11mi, +1100m/3609ft, -914m/2999ft

Meals
Lunch and Dinner

day 2Hike to Les Chapieux with a bus transfer between La Gruvaz and Notre Dame de la Gorge (7hrs)

day 3To Elisabetta via La Ville des Glaciers (5hrs)

day 4To Berthone via Courmayeur (5-7hrs)

day 5To Elena (5-7hrs)

day 6Hike to La Fouly (5-6hrs)

day 7La Fouly to Lac Champex, (5-7hrs)

day 8Hike to Trient via the Col de la Forclaz (5-6hrs)

day 9Hike to Le Tour (6hrs)

day 10Hike to Lac Blanc, return by cable car to Les Praz, trip concludes (5hrs)

What's Included

Accommodation
9 nights accommodation in mountain refuges/gîte hostels on a dormitory share basis. It is possible to spend 5 nights in a double room, 4 nights dorm – additional cost applies.
Meals
9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners (does not include drinks) – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. Lunch is picnic style. Dinner will consist of 2 or 3 courses which include regional specialities.
Guide
Experienced mountain guide
Others
Day 10 - La Flegere return cable car tickets (fine weather itinerary)Luggage transfer by mule - max 6kgs (weight includes the provided duffle bag) *early and late season departures use luggage van for transfer (up to 15kgs) For these departures you will need to carry your overnight requirements for day 3.Internal transfers as per itinerary

Customer Reviews

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5.0 | Excellent

Excellent experience, highly recommended. I did the TMB 10 day hike with a small group of 7 people on 10th September 2025. Every day a new adventure with news landscapes, a new refuge, new cuisine. Our guide Madeleine was great fun, super informative and friendly. The weather was perfect! A bit of rain in day 1 but otherwise good.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Challenging hike, not to be taken lightly, and I personally only made it to the end thanks to our fabulous guide Flo.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Challenging hike, not to be taken lightly, and I personally only made it to the end thanks to our fabulous guide Flo.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Very enjoyable trek at a reasonable pace to allow for photos and rests. Good picnic lunches each day. Basic accommodation in keeping with the alpine experience.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

I really enjoyed the hike. Made friends from all over the world. The first few days was challenging purely because you need to find your mountain legs. After day 3 you settle down.

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