Walking Tour du Mont Blanc

Name: Walking Tour du Mont Blanc
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

£ 1589

£ 1839

4.0/5 from

Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Moderate & Challenging

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

W07MT

Walk the highlights of Mont Blanc

Not just one of the finest, but one of the oldest treks in the world, Tour du Mont Blanc is steeped in history and dramatic beauty – it’s easy to recognise its worldwide charm. With captivating views along well-trodden paths, the entirety of this 170km trail circumnavigates Mont Blanc massif, crossing through France, Italy & Switzerland.

We’ve chosen to feature the most outstanding sections that capture the grandeur, yet also the beautiful simplicity of Mont Blanc. Our twin centre holiday is based in Chamonix, fondly referred to as the adventure capital of the world, and in Courmayeur, a classic Italian resort full of character.

On your very first walk, you’ll experience sweeping 360° views over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps – is there a better way to start your trip! As you traverse the trails of Mont Blanc, you’ll come across huge glaciers, snow-capped summits, stunning mirrored lakes, and serene foothills painted with wildflowers.

Your 3* accommodations immerse you in traditional alpine hospitality with superb levels of comfort and service. Both hotels are very close to great transport links for cable cars, cog-trains, and mountain buses.

You have the option to upgrade to 4* accommodations on this trip, please quote W07MP for prices.

Highlights

Walk the highlights of Mont Blanc's iconic trails
Unique alpine panorama and pristine reflections of Lac des Cheserys & Lac Blanc
Stay in French adventure hub Chamonix and classic Italian resort Courmayeur

Key Information

Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Headwater navigation app
Private car transfer between hotels
Solo travellers (not accepted on this trip)

Countries visited: France

What's Included

7 nights twin-centre accommodation in 3* hotels
All breakfasts
Mont Blanc Multi Pass: 3 day pass in Chamonix for access to public transport

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo travellers (not accepted on this trip)
Visas or vaccinations
Lunches & dinners

6 Days of Walking & Trekking

Day 2

7 km / 4.3 miles

Day 3

9 km / 5.6 miles

Day 4

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 5

13 km / 8.1 miles

Day 6

17 km / 10.6 miles

Day 7

9 km / 5.6 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

Regional flights available

Competitive flight prices

Specialist Flight Support

ATOL protected

Itinerary

Chamonix Courmayeur London London

Arrive at your hotel in Chamonix where you’ll stay for the next 4 nights. Nestled at the base of Mont Blanc, you can enjoy a leisurely evening exploring this lovely town.

Overnight Hotel Les Gourmets 3*, Chamonix.

Jump straight on the cable car up to Aiguille du Midi at 3,842m high. Boasting 360° views over the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps, this is the perfect start to your Mont Blanc adventure. Descend along well-trodden paths with incredible mountain views until you reach Mer de Glace glacier, the largest glacier in France, known locally as ‘Sea of Ice’; here there is an option to visit the ice cave. Return to your hotel in Chamonix using the cog-train.

Overnight Hotel Les Gourmets 3*, Chamonix.

Distance covered: 4mi (7km)

Meals included: Breakfast

This fine trail takes you across Les Aiguilles Rouges facing the glaciers and the famous summits of the Mont Blanc Mountain chain including Mer de Glace, North Face of the Grandes Jorasses, Aiguille Verte, and the Mont Blanc. Upon reaching Lac Blanc Hut, you’ll witness one of the best panoramas on this trip before admiring the beautiful mountain lakes.

Overnight Hotel Les Gourmets 3*, Chamonix.

Distance covered: 6mi (9km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you begin your walk at Bellevue along a beautiful balcony trail through dappled woodland. Your path opens to striking mountain views before you reach Refuge Miage in the glacier valley. Continue your descent until you reach the traditional mountain village Contamines-Monjoie where you’ll take a local bus back to Chamonix.

Overnight Hotel Les Gourmets 3*, Chamonix.

Distance covered: 7mi (11km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Your day begins with an early private car transfer across the border from France into Courmayeur, Italy for your remaining three nights. Beginning in the Val Ferret valley, you’ll want to have your camera ready today! Walk to Rifugio Alpino and onto Rifugio Bertone, both of which offer some of the best panoramas of the south face of Mont Blanc, particularly of the famous Grandes Jorasses. Continue through traditional alpine woodland before reaching Courmayeur and returning to your hotel.

Overnight Hotel Croux 3*, Courmayeur.

Distance covered: 8mi (13km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy a cable car ride from Courmayeur to Col Checrouit pass where you’ll start todays walk. Soak up the peaceful atmosphere and striking vistas along your path to the rustic Rifugio Elisabetta. As you continue through the traditional alpine landscape, you’ll soon reach Lac Combal. Nestled in the heart of a breath-taking panorama of mountains and glaciers, Lac Combal is the perfect spot to truly appreciate your extraordinary surroundings.

Overnight Hotel Croux 3*, Courmayeur.

Distance covered: 11mi (17km)

Meals included: Breakfast

After arriving in Val Ferret, you tread a clear path to reach Rifugio Elena perched high in the mountains at 2,061m and sat at the foot of Pré-de-Bard glacier. Your final stretch offers you the chance to climb to Grand Col Ferret. Resting at 2,537m, this spectacular alpine pass reveals itself as the border between Italy and Switzerland, rewarding you with a poignant end to your Mont Blanc adventure.

Overnight Hotel Croux 3*, Courmayeur.

Distance covered: 6mi (9km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Wave goodbye to Courmayeur as you depart for home.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Vaccinations and Health

France

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Visa

France

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter France. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/france
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/france
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/France.html

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Chalet Hotel Les Gourmets, Chamonix

Located in the centre of Chamonix next to the beautiful river running through the town. This cosy hotel offers a relaxing and homely feel with a delicious breakfast served in their dining room. Guests can also enjoy the riverside gardens, sauna and small swimming pool.

Hotel Croux 3*, Courmayeur

Family run Hotel Croux, dates back to 1966 yet has been completely renovated and redecorated. Set in a great location with easy access to the cable car and bus stations, you can enjoy panoramic views and a beautiful garden facing Mont Blanc. Plenty of restaurants are within walking distance, whilst a hearty breakfast is served in the hotel. After a day’s walking, you can enjoy a cosy lounge with fireplace and a TV/reading room. The hotel also benefits from a sauna and steam room, gym area, and laundry service.

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Trip Notes

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John murray-pryce

Reviewed August 2024

Excellent adventure

Had a wonderful week walking around Mont Blanc. Our group was friendly and kind, the scenery was like a “fairytale” and our accommodation / food was good

Most Inspirational Moment

So many wonderful moments! Amazing mountain views, soaring birds and beautiful wildflowers all along route in late July

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adrien, our group leader was a role model for a mountain guide. He was clear about our itinerary and supported everyone along the route. He was funny, kind, adventurous and humble - a super guy!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great trip. It is challenging but completely do-able for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and a positive attitude

j bee

Reviewed June 2024

It was good not great

Not to bash Exodus, but I thought the trip would be better.

Guide (Tim) was ok. He mostly was quiet and I would have liked more history, stories of region, facts, etc. while hiking. Also he left us on the free day and couldn’t even stay for dinner the last night- he seemed to be in a rush to get out of there.

We are not sure why, but he also didn’t follow the printed itinerary. Which meant we hiked way longer and higher each day. The printed material said 7 miles most days with 750-1585’ elevation gain yet we ended up hiking 10-12 miles per day with 2000-2500’ gain.

We were exhausted and one in our group didn’t even participate 3 out of 5 hiking days.

Lastly, we all thought the food on the trip would be better. Our chalet hosts (Claire and Liz) were nice but they are not chefs- they are Exodus employees. Since we were staying in Chamonix France we all desired French cuisine but instead had Greek chicken, pasta pesto, and burgers… which seemed odd.

Compared to other tour companies I thought Exodus was okay but underwhelming. The people on the tour were nice but we all felt similarly about the guide and food when chatting.

Advice: Remember Exodus is a budget priced company so you should expect a basic level of services— there really is no wow factor.
I’m undecided if I will give them another chance.