France·August 2025 - September 2025

Tour of Mont Blanc trek comfort

We've got the ultimate Alps adventure lined up for you: the classic Tour of Mont Blanc, guided over 7 days. Luggage transport covered!

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Overview

Mont Blanc, towering at 4810m, stands as the Alps' highest peak! Our itinerary lasts 7 days, guiding you through diverse alpine valleys, with breathtaking views of Mont-Blanc's majestic glaciers and peaks. It's all about comfort here – we've got luggage transport covered, so you'll trek with just a day backpack while your gear awaits at each day's stop. Join us for the Mont Blanc Tour with Laura, our experienced UIMLA mountain guide, ensuring you immerse in every landscape safely. Starting from Les Houches in Chamonix valley, we'll journey through Courmayeur, Val Veny, Val Ferret, fenêtre d'Arpette, Trient, and back to France, closing with stunning views from les Aiguilles Rouges. You'll traverse green alpine meadows, contrasted by the white of glaciers and granite needles. Crossing hills and exploring valleys in France, Italy, and Switzerland, this tour is more than just trekking – it's a cultural odyssey, immersing you in local traditions and showcasing alpine flora, fauna, and increasingly rare glacial landscapes. With small groups capped at 10 participants, our focus is on ensuring you have an unforgettable mountain experience. Come join us for an adventure you won't forget! Go to BOOK NOW and select your starting date!

Highlights

Your luggage sorted

Your luggage sorted

We handle luggage transport between gîtes, allowing you to fully immerse in the hike and savor the vast landscape. All the hostels where you will stay are classic gîtes or mountain huts with a lot of history and personality. Here, you'll meet fellow hikers and mountaineers, swapping tales and forging connections throughout your stay.

One hike, 3 countries

One hike, 3 countries

Our journey spans across three countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland, offering a diverse vision of cultures and landscapes. The Tour du Mont Blanc encircles the massif of Mont Blanc, offering the most breathtaking sights in the region. It's no wonder it has become the most popular trek in Europe.

Guests

Laura Vinyet

Laura Vinyet

Laura, an experienced UIMLA mountain guide, possesses extensive experience in traversing the Mont Blanc massif and guiding groups on the Mont Blanc Tour for the past few years, accommodating groups of up to 10 participants.

During the trek, Laura will be equipped with a radio and/or telephone for seamless communication and the ability to contact the mountain rescue team if necessary. Additionally, she will carry a comprehensive collective first aid kit.

Schedule

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Overnight stay: Gîte in Les Houches or Chamonix

Day 0 - Arrival to Chamonix and welcome meeting

All participants will meet with the guide at 5 PM for an introductory meeting. We'll review the tour itinerary, check equipment, and answer any questions you may have.

Included

Gîte in Les Houches or Chamonix

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Elevation: +680m | -1300m | 12km / Time: 5h

Day 1 - Les Houches – Les Contamines-Montjoie

The meeting and kick-off point for our adventure is at the Bellevue cable car station, situated in the charming village of Les Houches. Here, you'll gather with the guide and the rest of the group. After boarding the cable car, we'll ascend to 1800m, marking the starting point of our journey on foot. As we trek, we'll pass by the majestic Bionnassay glacier before ascending to the Col de Tricot at 2120m, eventually reaching the picturesque Miage chalets. Continuing onwards, we'll make our way to Contamines-Montjoie, our overnight stop for the day.

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dinner

Night at: Gîte les Pontet. Contamines (France)

Lunch

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Elevation gain/loss: +1300m / -950m | 15km / Time: 7h

Day 2 - Les Contamines-Montjoie - Chapieux

A short transfer will bring us to the starting point at Notre-Dame de la Gorge. From there, we'll follow a stunning balcony trail up to the Col de Bonhomme, a rocky area where we may catch a glimpse of ibex. We’ll then continue along the trail, descending to Les Chapieux. Depending on group pace and accommodation availability, a second transfer may be required today.

Included

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Overnight stay: Gîte in Les Chapieux or Refuge Plan Mya (France)

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Elevation gain/loss: +880m / -1100m | 17km / Time: 7h

Day 3 - Chapieux - Col de la Seigne - Val Veny

Today, we’ll cross into Italy via the Col de la Seigne at 2,516m, where breathtaking views of Mont Blanc's southern face, the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, and the vast Val Veny await us. We’ll descend through Val Veny and spend the night in a refuge with stunning views of the majestic Brenva glacier.

Included

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Overnight stay: Monte Bianco Refuge (Italy)

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Elevation gain/loss: +960m / -650m | 13km / Time: 6h

Day 4 - Rifugio Monte Bianco – Val Ferret

In the morning, a short 10-minute transfer will bring us to Courmayeur, where our journey begins. We’ll start with a 650m ascent to the Bertone Refuge, where we’ll pause to rest. Today's route showcases stunning views of the Mont Blanc massif from the southeast, offering a unique perspective of the Italian side. This evening, we’ll relax in a charming hotel in Val Ferret.

Included

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Overnight stay: Hotel Funivia, Val Ferret (Italy)

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Elevation gain/loss: +1000m / -850m | 13km / Time: 6h

Day 5 - Grand Col Ferret – Champex le Lac

In the morning, we’ll take a public bus to the starting point of today’s stage. Our journey starts with an ascent to the Grand Col Ferret, marking the natural border with Switzerland. Located at the base of Mont Dolent, this peak shares its summit with France, Italy, and Switzerland. After reaching the village of Ferret, a public bus will transfer us to Champex.

Included

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Overnight stay: Gîte in Champex le Lac or Relais d'Arpette (Switzerland)

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Elevation gain/loss: +810m / -1150m | 16km / Time: 6h

Day 6 - Champex le Lac – Trient

Today's route takes us through a classic Swiss alpine landscape, just as you’d imagine—cows grazing in green meadows with majestic mountain backdrops. After a steady climb, we’ll arrive at the charming Bovine Chalet Refuge, where you can rest and enjoy freshly baked homemade tarts. From there, we’ll descend gradually along a forest trail, passing through the Col de la Forclaz before reaching the village of Trient, easily recognized by its iconic pink church. A transfer will then take us back to France, where we’ll spend our final night.

Included

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Overnight stay: CAF Le Tour Refuge (France)

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Elevation gain/loss: +1050m / -650m | 12km / Time: 5h

Day 7 - Lac Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges – Chamonix

Our final stage leads us through the Aiguilles Rouges massif, situated on the right bank of the Arve River, just north of Mont Blanc. We'll ascend to Lac Blanc at 2,352m, the perfect spot for the iconic photo of the Chamonix Valley. This stunning stage is a favorite, thanks to its proximity to Chamonix. Part of our descent will be by cable car, and afterward, all that's left is to find a sunny terrace and raise a glass to the incredible days we've shared.

Included

Breakfast and lunch

Overnight stay: Not included

Not Included

Dinner

Night at refuge

What's Included

What's Included

UIMLA certified mountain guide

Full board accommodation and meals: from dinner on day 1 to the picnic on day 7, provided for both participants and the guide

Trekking poles loaned for the duration of the trek

Arrangements for luggage transportation, transfers, and ski lifts required for the tour

Coordination of accommodation reservations

Pre-activity technical guidance and advice

Transportation to the activity's starting point

Picnic on the first day

Snacks during the activity (such as bars, nuts, gels...)

Additional drinks and meals at accommodations. Plus, any showers incurring a fee (approximately €3/shower)

Accommodation and dinner on the last day

Mountain, rescue, repatriation, and cancellation insurance

The Package

Tour of Mont Blanc comfort

Tour of Mont Blanc comfort

Experience the timeless Tour du Mont Blanc over 7 days, hassle-free with just a day pack. We handle luggage transport between gîtes, allowing you to fully immerse in the hike and savor the vast landscape. This is one of Kookoo's favorite programs. Only 2 dates available. Don't miss out!!

FROM$1,759.56/pp

TMB: One route, three countries

Hike the most classic trek in Europe

The Tour du Mont Blanc, commonly known as the TMB, holds a special place as one of Europe's favorite long-distance hiking routes. This classic trail forms a circular route around the Mont Blanc massif, spanning approximately 165 kilometres (103 miles) and involving roughly 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) of ascent and descent. Winding through Switzerland, Italy, and France, it offers a captivating journey through varied landscapes. Celebrated for its stunning scenery and demanding terrain, the TMB typically takes hikers 9 to 14 days to complete in an anti-clockwise direction, however it can be done in less time. Moreover, it serves as the course for the annual Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc ultramarathon, where participants aim to cover the entire distance within a strict time limit of 46 hours and 30 minutes.

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Trip Tips

Accommodations

Accommodations

- Accommodation will be provided in comfortable mountain huts, gîtes, and/or hotels on a half-board basis. Rooms typically feature shared bunk beds (earplugs are advisable for a restful sleep). Facilities include hot water, showers, and duvets/blankets. Note that some refuges may charge an additional fee for hot water showers (€3/shower), so it's recommended to bring cash. - Essential items to bring include a light blanket and a quick-drying towel.

Meals

Meals

- Start your day with a good breakfast and end it with dinner at the shelters or gîtes. During our activities, we'll have a picnic provided by the accommodation. - It's a good idea to bring along some snacks for energy during our adventures: energy bars, nuts, dried fruit, chocolate... - Drinks and soft drinks (excluding water) aren't included in the price, so make sure to have cash on hand for your purchases.

Transport in/out Chamonix and around

Transport in/out Chamonix and around

- The journey to Chamonix isn't covered by the price. - If you're flying, Geneva is the nearest airport. Various companies provide shuttle services at a nominal fee to transport you to Chamonix. - The local public transport within the Chamonix valley is efficient. - Alternatively, you can drive your own vehicle. While there are some free parking spots in town, they're becoming harder to secure.

What gear do I need to bring?

What gear do I need to bring?

Clothing - Short and/or long-sleeved t-shirts - Fleece - Down jacket - Waterproof jacket - Shorts - Long trousers - Cap - Sunglasses Technical Gear - 30L backpack - High boots - 2 telescopic poles

Info

Outstanding organization for the Mont Blanc Tour in Chamonix. Our guide Laura was incredibly attentive throughout, a true professional. We'll definitely be back for more! - Jose

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FAQs

First and foremost, we recommend that all participants obtain cancellation insurance in case you need to cancel your trip, experience flight delays that cause you to arrive late for the activity, or encounter any other unexpected issues.

You will have the possibility to cancel the Tour in accordance with the following indemnity scheme (refunded or to be paid depending on whether the payment was made and received):


  • 100% Refund: If cancellation is notified in writing via email to Kookoo Climb up to 90 days before the first day of the Tour (minus a 5% administration fee).
  • 50% Refund: If cancellation is notified in writing via email to Kookoo Climb between 89 and 60 days before the first day of the Tour (minus a 5% administration fee).
  • 0% Refund: If cancellation is notified in writing via email to Kookoo Climb 59 days or less before the first day of the Tour.


If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, Kookoo Climb will: 

a)  propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or b) cancel. If you refuse option a), the cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client). Under exceptional circumstances, the company could, however, decide at his sole discretion to refund the client (minus the transaction fee).


If during the program it becomes necessary to hire a taxi service to avoid a stage or part of it, this will be considered an extra payment to be divided among all participants. This may be due to weather conditions on the day of the activity, or an earlier circumstance such as a storm, snow, or natural disaster that has altered the terrain, making it impractical on the scheduled day. Any additional costs arising from these changes, if they exceed the original price, will be covered by the participants.

– Please note that due to potential overbooking of accommodations, adverse weather forecasts, participants' physical or mental conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances, we may need to modify the programme.  

– The duration of each stage is approximate and intended for guidance only.  

– During the activity, the guide has sole responsibility for assessing the situation and may adjust the programme at any time in the interest of group safety.  

– If it becomes necessary to hire a taxi service to bypass a stage or part of it, the cost will be considered an extra charge shared among all participants. This may arise due to current or prior conditions, such as storms, snow, or natural disasters affecting the terrain.

You don't have to be a super athlete to walk the Tour du Mont Blanc, but it's essential to have a reasonable level of fitness beforehand. While walking is the ideal preparation, simply strolling for an hour on flat terrain three times a week won't be enough. Aim for at least 4-6 hours of walking once a week, preferably on hilly ground. Additionally, incorporate some low-to-moderate intensity gym workouts, or engage in jogging, cycling, or swimming.

It's advisable to start your fitness regimen at least three months, and ideally six months, before your trek. Avoid leaving your training until the last month before your holiday. Remember, you're preparing for a trekking holiday.

Tour of Mont Blanc trek comfort

France· August 2025 - September 2025· 6 nights

FROM$1759/pp

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