Trek alpine passes, gaze at glaciers, and experience majestic Mont Blanc.
Stunning Views
Stunning Mont Blanc views across France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Comfortable Lodging
Comfortable Alpine lodges, cozy mountain chalets, and unique hotel rooms.
Breakfast Daily
Deliciousdaily breakfast to fuel your day ahead on the mountain trails.
Luggage Transfers
Walk more easily with seamless luggage transfers for one bag up to 15kg.
Navigation & Support
Hike confidently with precise App based navigation and expert local support.
Overview
Conquer a true bucket-list masterpiece on our 7-Day Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Hiking Package. This extraordinary alpine journey invites you to trek through the heart of Europe's most dramatic landscapes, circling the majestic roof of the Alps. Graded as a moderate hike, this itinerary is designed specifically for hikers with a good level of mountain fitness and some hiking experience who are comfortable with sustained daily climbs of up to 1,450 meters.
Over six exhilarating trekking days, you will cover a total hiking distance of 91.4km, averaging 15.2km and 988m of elevation gain daily, navigating well-maintained gravel paths, dirt tracks, and rocky terrain that reveal jaw-dropping panoramic vistas at every turn. Your adventure begins and ends in the vibrant alpine hub of Chamonix, sending you through a spectacular realm of jagged granite giants, sweeping glaciers, and historic mountain passes across France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Hiking Trails Pty Ltd works closely with expert local operators to provide local support and app-based navigation throughout your journey. The package seamlessly incorporates 6 nights of accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 4 regional dinners, alongside seamless luggage transfers. The route requires catching some local public transport to connect trail heads and accommodation. Each evening, you will unwind in comfort with private twin or double rooms, featuring a handpicked mix of charming town hotels and iconic, high-altitude mountain refuges. It is the ultimate supported alpine experience.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival — Chamonix
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Arrive in Chamonix, France—the historic adventure capital of the Alps resting at the foot of majestic Mont Blanc. Spend your afternoon exploring the vibrant mountain town, soaking up the alpine atmosphere, and preparing for your trek. Dinner is not provided tonight, leaving you free to choose from the excellent local restaurant options. Accommodation: Premium Mountain-View Hotel (Private Twin or Double Room).
Take an early morning local bus through the spectacular Mont Blanc tunnel into Courmayeur, Italy. You will begin the day with a steady, rewarding two-hour climb to the top of the first ridge, where you can grab a world-class Italian coffee at Bertone mountain refuge overlooking the dramatic face of Mont Blanc - arguably the single best view in the Alps. Enjoy your packed lunch that you can purchase in Chamonix along the high alpine paths as you trek deep into the stunning Val Ferret before descending the valley trails to settle in for the evening. Accommodation: Premium Alpine Hotel or Traditional Mountain Refuge (Private Twin/Double Room or Dormitory Option).
Begin your trek with a steady ascent through alpine pastures to cross the historic border into Switzerland. Your high-altitude path reveals sweeping views of glaciers and granite peaks before gently descending into the idyllic Swiss valley. Enjoy your packed lunch (not included) along the trail before finishing the day in the small, beautiful mountain village of La Fouly, surrounded by towering pine forests and classic Swiss alpine architecture. Accommodation: Charming Alpine Village Hotel (Private Twin or Double Room).
Take a morning local bus to Champex, a beautiful, picture-perfect village set beside a pristine high-altitude mountain lake. From here, you will begin your trek along forested mountain paths and scenic alpine trails, ascending to a historic mountain pass where you can stop at Hotel Forclaz to purchase your lunch. After lunch, complete your descent into the valley, finishing the day in Trient, a striking village famous for its iconic, vibrant pink church. Accommodation: Traditional Mountain Inn (Private Twin or Double Room).
Leave Switzerland behind as you begin your steady climb back over the border into France. Your efforts are rewarded at the border crest, where jaw-dropping, panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the entire Chamonix valley open up before you. Stop at the Refuge du Col de Balme perched on the pass to purchase your lunch while soaking in the alpine vistas. Afterward, enjoy a scenic descent through alpine meadows into the charming mountain village of Argentière. Accommodation: Premium Alpine Valley Hotel (Private Twin or Double Room).
Save the best for last on the final, most photographed day of your trek. Begin your steep climb up to the stunning, mirror-like waters of Lac Blanc, which perfectly reflects the towering peaks of the Mont Blanc massif across the valley. From there, traverse the dramatic crags of the Grand Balcon Sud, pausing for a memorable final lunch at either the rustic refuge Lac Blanc or the mountain chalet at La Flégère - both offering world-class, jaw-dropping views of Mont Blanc. Afterward, walk or take the scenic gondola (ticket not included) back down to the valley floor, finishing your incredible journey back where it all began in Chamonix. Celebrate your achievement tonight with a dinner of your choice at one of the town's excellent restaurants. Accommodation: Premium Mountain-View Hotel (Private Twin or Double Room).
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Departure
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Enjoy your final breakfast in Chamonix before checking out of your hotel. Depart the adventure capital of the Alps via your scheduled transfer (not included) to Geneva Airport or continue your journey toward your next onward destination.
Meals included: Breakfast
What's Included
Included
6 Nights Accommodation (Twin Share)
6 Breakfasts
4 Dinners
Luggage Transfer (1 bag up to 15kg)
Navigation App Access
24/7 Support (Chamonix based)
Planning and Reservations
Not Included
International & Domestic Flights
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Transfers and Local Buses
Lunches and Other Meals
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Tour du Mont Blanc Walking Guide
Grading: Moderate
This moderate hike requires a good level of mountain fitness and some hiking experience. You will navigate well-maintained trails with a mix of gravel paths, dirt tracks, and rocky alpine terrain, experiencing sustained daily climbs of up to 1,450 meters and averaging 988m daily gain. Anticipate these substantial elevation gains, steep descents, and stair sections that require sure footing and previous experience walking on uneven, high-altitude terrain. Sturdy, high-quality hiking boots with excellent ankle support and a gripped sole are essential for safety on the rocky surfaces. Additionally, hiking poles are recommended to provide stability, reduce impact on your knees during the steep descents, and assist on the rigorous mountain climbs.
Tour du Mont Blanc Client Experience
On our Tour du Mont Blanc package, you will enjoy a supported walking experience across Europe’s most legendary alpine trails. Perfect for moderate hikers with mountain fitness, your journey immerses you in dramatic snow-capped peaks, massive glaciers, and spectacular valleys across France, Italy, and Switzerland. With support from local operators, you will benefit from seamless luggage transfers and offline navigation tools. Each evening, you will unwind in private rooms within a handpicked mix of charming valley hotels and iconic mountain hotels, allowing you to embrace the challenge with complete confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Booking Confirmed
Upon payment of your deposit, your requested trip dates, route, and total trekking days are locked in and will not be changed by us. We will immediately begin securing your accommodations as their booking windows open. Because mountain refuges open their booking systems sporadically throughout autumn and winter, we cannot confirm your exact daily itinerary immediately. We are typically able to confirm your final itinerary and all accommodation placements by January. We will contact you as soon as every reservation for your journey is secured.
2. Itinerary Confirmed & Satisfaction Guarantee
Once your final itinerary is locked in, we will send you the confirmed list of accommodations. In the rare event that we have had to modify your original itinerary choices during the booking process and you are unhappy with the alternative placements, you reserve the right to cancel your trip and receive a full refund. To activate this guarantee and process a cancellation and refund, you must notify us in writing within 14 days of receiving your confirmed itinerary.
We reserve the right to modify any itinerary, route, activity, or objective if continuing as planned becomes impossible due to circumstances outside our control, or if it compromises client safety. Such circumstances include severe weather conditions, participant fitness or injury, and unexpected accommodation closures (such as a mountain refuge closing). Where an itinerary alteration is necessary, we will notify you in advance whenever possible.
Fresh bedding is provided at all accommodations throughout your trek. However, bringing a lightweight sleeping bag liner is highly recommended, as it is standard best practice for hygiene in mountain refuges.
While towels are provided for your stays in private rooms, they are generally not supplied in dormitories. We strongly advise packing a compact microfibre travel towel as a backup for these nights and general trail use.
The accommodation will be a mixture and generally some rooms will have ensuites and others not. If having an ensuite is particularly important to you please let us know in your initial booking enquiry in the comments section, as this will influence the accommodation booked for you, and may impact the package price.
We strongly recommend booking Dolomites Alta Via 1 and Tour du Mont Blanc tour packages at least 12 months prior to travel. Because these are world-famous bucket-list treks, and availability is strictly limited due to the small capacity of private rooms within the mountain refuges, these unique accommodations sell out a year in advance. Booking early ensures we can secure the best route connections, your preferred travel dates, and guaranteed private room placements before the refuge booking systems fill up.
Yes, we can certainly add these for you. They do come at an extra cost.
Please let us know in your booking enquiry form in the comments section if you would like these included or would like to know how much these cost.
A few sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc utilise local public transit to cross valley floors or transit tunnels. Note: Local bus fares are paid out-of-pocket.
Day 2: Chamonix → Courmayeur (Tunnel Crossing) Take the international coach through the Mont Blanc Tunnel from France to Italy.
Days 2 & 3: Courmayeur ↔ Val Ferret (Valley Access) Use the local valley shuttle to travel between Courmayeur town center and your trailheads.
Day 4: La Fouly → Champex (Swiss Valley Connector) Take the Swiss PostBus (Bus 272) from La Fouly to Orsières, then connect to Bus 271 up to Champex.
For our Tour du Mont Blanc and Dolomites Alta Via 1 self-guided hiking packages we require a $1000 AUD per person non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation to confirm the booking. The balance will then be due 12 weeks prior to your walk start date.
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