Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights in Comfort

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Day 1: Arrival to Les Contamines-Montjoie

Welcome to the traditional alpine village of Les Contamines-Montjoie, which has been a tourist destination as far back as 1850. Depending on arrival time, a short warm-up walk today is a good way to prepare for the next few days.

• Accommodation: Hôtel La Gélinotte or similar in Les Contamines-Montjoie
• Meals included: Dinner and breakfast

Day 2: Les Contamines-Montjoie – Les Chapieux | 7-8h

Start the day with a transfer to Notre-Dame de la Gorge, before climbing over Col du Bonhomme and Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, providing views over Aiguille des Glaciers, before descending into Les Chapieux.

• Walking for the day:  7-8h, 15.3km, ↑1,295m, ↓950m
• Accommodation: Mountain lodge Auberge La Nova (mountain lodge with private room) or similar in Les Chapieux
• Meals included: Dinner and breakfast

If accommodation in Les Chapieux isn’t available, we will book you into a hotel in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (supplemental cost). Depending on availability, the hotel is 2-3-star with breakfast included. Take the bus between Les Chapieux and Bourg-Saint-Maurice and return via the same route the next morning. In low season a private transfer may be required.

Day 3: Les Chapieux – Courmayeur | 6h

Begin today with an optional shuttle journey to shorten the morning walk, then cross over Col de la Seigne into Italy, enjoying views of Mont Blanc and Aiguille Noire de Peuterey. Descend into Val Veny and take the bus from La Visaille to Courmayeur, or take the low walking route (approximately 2h 30mins) along Val Veny.

• Walking for the day: 6h, 15.8km, ↑795m, ↓905m
• Accommodation: Hotel Bouton d’Or or similar in Courmayeur
• Meals included: Breakfast

In low season a private transfer may be required from La Visaille to Courmayeur.

Day 4: Courmayeur – Champex-Lac | 6-7h

Take a bus along Val Ferret to Arp Nouvaz and cross Grand Col Ferret, admiring the view over to Grand Combine in the east, before entering Switzerland and the village of La Fouly. From here, take a transfer by local bus to arrive in Champex-Lac.

• Walking for the day: 6-7h, 16.8km, ↑810m, ↓975m
• Accommodation: Hôtel du Glacier or similar in Champex-Lac
• Meals included: Dinner and breakfast

In low season a private transfer may be required from Courmayeur to Val Ferret.

Day 5: Champex-Lac – Vallée du Trient | 8-9h

Today’s route ascends to the highest point of the trip, Fenêtre d’Arpette (2,665m), before continuing along the Trient glacier. There is an alternative, shorter route via the Col de Bovine Pass, in the event of inclement weather.

• Walking for the day: 8-9h, 15km, ↑1,195m, ↓1,350m, (full route) or 5-6h, 15.4km, ↑770m, ↓945m (shorter option)
• Accommodation: La Grande Ourse or similar in Vallée du Trient
• Meals included: Dinner and breakfast

Day 6: Vallée du Trient – Argentière | 5-6h

Return to France via Col de la Balme and enjoy views of Mont Blanc and Aiguille Verte. Pick from two different route options for the descent to the village of Argentière.

• Walking for the day: 5-6h, 15km, ↑1,170m, ↓1,230m
• Accommodation: Hotel Le Dahu or similar in Argentière
• Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7: Argentière – Chamonix | 6-7h

Enjoy views of Balcon des Aiguilles Rouges, before ascending to Lac Blanc. The landscapes that await today include Aiguille Verte, Aiguilles du Dru, Mer de Glace, Aiguilles de Chamonix, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Aiguille du Goûter and of course, Mont Blanc itself. Descend to Chamonix via Le Praz. There is also the option of taking the cable car at La Flégère and catching a bus (transfers not included in the price).

• Walking for the day: 6-7h, 15.4km, ↑1,435m, ↓685m
• Accommodation: Hôtel Vallée Blanche or similar in Chamonix
• Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Departure or onward travel

Chamonix is a great base to spend a couple of days, and we recommend adding some extra nights here. There are multiple walks in Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve or you can take the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi (3,795m) or the train to Mer de Glace.

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• Hôtel La Gélinotte Les Contamines-Montjoie
• Auberge La Nova Les Chapieux
• Hotel Bouton d’Or Courmayeur
• Hôtel du Glacier Champex-Lac
• La Grande Ourse Vallée du Trient
• Hotel Le Dahu Argentière
• Hôtel Vallée Blanche Chamonix

Hotels are subject to availability. In the event of a particular accommodation being fully booked for your chosen dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.

As Mont Blanc tours are very popular, and accommodation options are quite limited, we may need to book you into alternative options to those mentioned above and, when necessary, this may incur an additional cost. We, therefore, recommend that you book as early as possible.