Mont Blanc Circuit Trek
Enjoy one of the most scenic long distance hikes in the World
The famous Mont Blanc Circuit, aka Tour Du Mont Blanc trek, takes you around the highest peak in Europe through stunning landscapes and forests, past glaciers and beautiful alpine lakes! It is a must do trail for trekking enthusiasts.
It's a 10 day hike and although not technically difficult, it does require a lot of walking so you will need to be reasonably fit and able to manage long days of hiking.
See Europe like never before on the Tour Du Mont Blanc!
Summary
DURATION
10 days
LOCATION
Europe
START & ENDS
Chamonix, Chamonix
DIFFICULTY
Easy Moderate Challenge Hard
Highlights
Itinerary
FOOD
TBC
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
TBC
ELEVATION
Les Houches (1,008m) to Les Contamines (1,164m)
Our trek begins in Les Houches, a small village located near Chamonix.
We head up to Bellevue top station on the cable car and then towards Col de Tricot.
360 degree views surround us as we hike towards Chalets de Miage. After refreshments, we move on to Les Contamines for our first overnight stay.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
Hiking TBC
ELEVATION GAIN
Les Contamines (1,164m) to Les Chapieux (TBC)
We start from Les Contamines village and hike to Notre Dame de la Gorge church and climb up to Col du Bonhomme.
We have lunch at Refuge Col de la Croix du Bonhomme before making our way to Les Chapieux to stay overnight.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
Hiking TBC
ELEVATION
Les Chapieux (TBC) to Refugio Elisabetta Solidini (TBC)
Today we start our trail following the river on an easy path towards Le Ville des Glaciers for a snack.
We leave the river side and head up to Col de la Seigne on the French-Italian border which sits at 2,516m. Our highest point for the day!
From here we descend 400m to Refugio Elisabetta Soldini. There is a glacier cave near the hut which we can visit if you are up to it!
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
Hiking TBC
ELEVATION
Refugio Elisabetta Solidini to Courmayeur (1,224m) to La Palud (1,920m)
One of the best hikes in the Alps is the hike from Refugio Elisabetta Soldini to Courmayeur. Known for it's amazing views!
In Col Checruit, we experience some Italian specialities for lunch! From here we can also watch the ambitious mountain climbers attempting the Mont Blanc.
After lunch and a break we can explore the village of Courmayeur before we walk, or take the bus, to La Palud where we spend the night.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
Hiking TBC
ELEVATION
La Palud (1,920m) to Refuge Elena (TBC)
Today we get to enjoy the impressive views over the Grandes Jorasses massif.
Our overnight stay will be at the Refuge Elena.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
Hiking TBC
ELEVATION
Refuge Elena (TBC) to La Fouly (1,600m)
Today we have an epic hike from the Italian to the Swiss Val Ferret.
We ascend 500 meters to the Grand Col Ferret, the Italian-Swiss border and head down to the small village of La Fouly. We stay overnight in the village.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
Hiking TBC
ELEVATION
La Fouly (1,600m) to Champex (1,466m)
Today we have a long walk through the valley that links the villages of La Fouly and Champex.
A quiet and beautiful trail, we also pass through charming villages along the way.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
TBC
ELEVATION
Champex (1,466m) to Trient (1,300m)
We have a long but easy hike today heading towards Bovine.
From Bovine we head down to Trient after passing the Col de la Forclaz.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
TBC
ELEVATION
Trient (1,300m) to Tre'-le-Champ (TBC)
We make our way from Trient to Col de Balme, the Swiss-French border which sits at 2,190m.
Impressive views await today as we cross over the Aiguilette de Possettes.
From here we head along a beautiful trail to the charming mountain village of Tre'-le-Champ.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch
ACCOMMODATION
TBC
ACTIVITY
TBC
ELEVATION
Tre'-le-Champ (TBC) to Chamonix (1,035m)
We get to experience the famous hike from Tre'-le-Champ, over the Balcon Sud, and past the Lac Blanc today.
From Flegere or Planpraz we can take a cable car or walk fown to Europe's outdoor capital, Chamonix.
Dates & Prices
Below are our open group dates for the Tour Du Mont Blanc Trek. Single supplements apply.
Please note: Treks are available from June to September. October to May we do not operate this trek.
If the dates below don't suit, please get in touch as we can open a new group on any day as long as you have at least 2 people in your party.
What's Included
Included
Not Included
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Packing List
Clothing
- 3-4 x hiking shirt + 2-3 x long-sleeve hiking shirt
- 3 x hiking shorts and 2 x trekking pants
- 1 x warm trousers / storm pants
- Mid-weight fleece jacket
- Hard shell rain jacket
- Warm insulating down or synthetic jacket / gilet
- Light, but warm gloves
Headwear
- Sun hat + Sunglasses
- Beanie
- Neck warmer
Footwear
- Hiking boots
- 4-5 hiking socks
- Trainers for camp
- Gaiters
Bags
- 20-25L daypack
- 90-100L Duffel Bag (waterproof)
- Plastic bags to protect sleeping bag and other gear from rain
Other Essentials
- Four season sleeping bag
- Trekking Poles
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Snacks
- Water bottle / hydration bladder
- Water treatment tablets
- Camera
- Sun cream
Rental Gear
There are a number of good rental gear shops in the towns where one can rent / buy most items listed above.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend getting travel insurance for your trip. We recommend World Nomads as they provide comprehensive cover for adventurous activities and are very affordable. Get a quote below.
Accommodation
Guest Houses & Refuges
You will be staying in guest houses or refuges.
Mountain Hut Accommodation
As well as in mountain hut accommodation.
LOCAL TOUR OPERATOR
HAPPY TRACKS
Happy Tracks is a small team of outdoor enthusiasts with years of experience sharing epic climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and canyoning adventures. Their passion, friendship and extensive knowledge make this the perfect team to take you on your next outdoor adventure. With Happy Tracks you'll enjoy an authentic experience with qualified guides learning about local cultures and the surrounding landscapes.
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This was by far the most amazing adventure we’ve ever had. We can’t thank the team at Himalayan Leisure and at Mountain IQ enough for arranging such an incredible trek for myself and my girlfriend. From the very get go, the support from Mountain IQ and Upendra was top notch. All our questions were answered quickly and in detail. Once we arrived in Kathmandu we were warmly welcomed. The pre-trek briefing was excellent and we immediately liked our guide Dawa, and felt confident putting our safety in his hands. The trek itself is truly amazing – the views throughout were spectacular. The high pass was a big challenge but the whole group managed it without too much strain. We can’t wait to return to Nepal to complete the EBC trek via Gokyo and will definitely be going with HL again!
Epic experience with Dawa and his team
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A superb trekking experience
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Himalayan Leisure on this trek in the Langtang region. The Langtang is a lot quieter than the popular trails to Everest. If you are looking to get off the beaten path then I highly recommend this trek and HL!
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