Mont Blanc Hotel Trek: France, Switzerland, Italy Walking Holiday

The classic Tour du Mont Blanc, using small inns and guesthouses

For those who like to enjoy the comfort of a bed every night we offer the Mont Blanc circuit as a fully accommodated trek, with all nights spent in a variety of lodgings from family run 2 and 3-star hotels to basic inns or pensions.

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 itinerary is essentially the same as on the camping version (trip code TWB), we cross the borders of Switzerland, Italy and France and enjoy unrivalled views of the Alps.

Your qualified International Mountain Leader (IML) guides the way, and your baggage is still transported for you by our support vehicle, but on this version we offer the comfort of a bed in quaint, picturesque accommodations en route.

In some places we use a hotel for just one night, before moving on the next day, occasionally we settle in for a few nights and use local transport to take us to the next point of the circuit.

What makes this trip responsible?

Throughout this trek we visit small mountain refuges for drink and snack stops helping to support the mountain community. While trekking our leaders and support staff work hard to ensure our groups leave minimal impact on the areas they walk, taking all litter and recycling where possible.

Take the Train

Here at Exodus we feel the need to offer our clients an alternative to air travel within Europe and to destinations where taking the train can be a viable alternative to flying.

Working in cooperation with Rail Europe, our sales team will be happy to reserve your seats and tickets can be booked 3 months prior right up until the day of departure, subject to availability. Suggested train times and further information can be found within the Trip Notes.

Itinerary

[detailed itinerary...]

Countries visited: France, Italy, Switzerland

Day 1

Fly to Geneva; transfer to Chamonix.

Day 2

Follow Grand Balcon Sud, excellent views of Mont Blanc; return to Chamonix.

Day 3

Over Col de Balme into Switzerland; night at Col Forclaz.

Day 4

Follow Bovine Route to Champex.

Day 5

Along Val Ferret to La Fouly.

Day 6

Follow river La Drance; climb to the highest point of the tour at Grand Col Ferret and into Italy. Overnight at La Palud.

Day 7

Rest day.

Day 8

Return by bus to Planpincieux and then climb steeply from the valley to Mont de la Saxe.

Day 9

Cross the Col de la Seigne back to France, descend through la Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux.

Day 10

Ascend to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, then contour across to the Col du Bonhomme.

Day 11

Rest day.

Day 12

Over Col de Tricot to the Chamonix Valley; overnight at Les Houches.

Day 13

Best views of Mont Blanc today; long ascent to the Brevent, descend to Chamonix.

Day 14

Free day in Chamonix.

Day 15

Transfer to Geneva, fly to London.

Want to see more?

Trip Notes contain all the detailed information you need. A full day by day itinerary, accommodation details, guides and other practical information. Download Now

Then Check Availability and Book Online

Exodus images from MONT BLANC HOTEL TREK

Note: Click on a thumbnail to enlarge.

Walkers on Grand Balcon path, looking towards Mont Blanc

Col de Balme, crossing from France to Switzerland

Hanging bridge near the Bionnassay Glacier on the Tour du Mont Blanc

Walkers on Grand Balcon path, looking towards Mont Blanc