Mont Blanc Circuit

15 days - from $2110

The classic Tour du Mont Blanc, probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
While some of our competitors offer shorter versions of this itinerary, experience has taught us that 15 days is the ideal duration in which to truly appreciate this iconic trek. With the perfect balance of 10 days trekking and 3 rest days, our itinerary allows you not only complete the circuit, but also to enjoy some optional activities, further exploration or to simply relax along the way. The Tour du Mont Blanc itself links the seven valleys that surround western Europe's highest mountain, offering an unusual variety of spectacular scenery and varied walks. The route crosses three borders (from France into Switzerland, then into Italy and back to France), climbs over six passes, traverses beneath huge glaciers, and meanders through beautiful alpine meadows and picture-book villages. Lead by our qualified International Mountain Leader (IML), we are rewarded with dramatic views of some of the Alps most beautiful peaks; Mont Blanc (4810m), Aiguille Verte (4122m), Les Drus, Grand Jorasses and many more. To lighten our load our baggage is transported between each hotel by support vehicle, leaving us free to enjoy the inspiring scenery found only on this classic trek. 

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start at Les Bossons, near Chamonix. 2 From Chamonix the route heads past Lac Blanc to Les Frasserands. 3 Cross over Col de Balme to Switzerland and camp at Trient. 4 Cross Col de Forclaz to Champex. 5 Head up Val Ferret to La Fouly. 6 Climb to Grand Col Ferret, the highest pass of the trek. 7 Rest day. 8 Ascend to Monte de la Saxe, then steep descent to Courmayeur and on to Val Veny. 9 Re-enter France across Col de la Seigne and through La Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux. 10 Climb to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and contour around to Col du Bonhomme. 11 Rest day. 12 Cross Col de Tricot and Col de Voza to re-enter Chamonix Valley and descend to village of Les Houches. 13 Probably best views of Mont Blanc today as we make a long ascent to Brevent and then descend to Les Bossons. 14 Free day at Les Bossons. 15 End Les Bossons.

Mode of travel: 10 days point-to-point walking with vehicle support, 2 rest days. Altitude maximum 2536m, average 1525m.
Group size: Normally 1 to 16, plus leader.
Accommodation: 14 nights camping, mostly in good campsites with hot showers, occasionally in the wild.
Food: All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 13 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $210.00
Trip Reference: TWB
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: TWB