Tour du Mont Blanc Trek

Ciao and welcome to Italy!

After flying into Turin Airport and being treated to a stunning view of the mountains as your flight descends to the runway, our team will be there to meet you at arrivals and take you to the beautiful resort town of Courmayeur.

You will then transfer to Arnouva, the starting point of the Tour du Mont Blanc which kicks off today!

Lets get trekking!

You will hike towards the Elena mountain hut at 2,062m and then begin the steep ascent of the Col Ferret pass 2,537m for epic views at the boarder with France and Mont Blanc Massif before then descending to La Peule mountain hut at 2,071m and the hamlet of Ferret 1,705m. From here you'll take a private transfer to Orsieres and Champex du Lac 1,470m where you will spend the night.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

Please aim to arrive at Turin airport before 12pm. 

You'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting off on today's trek. After crossing the hamlet of Champex you will take the road to Champexd’en-Bas, then follow the trail through the forest that leads up to Plan-de-l’Au, from where the long but steady ascent to the Bovine mountain pasture begins. You will cross a ridge at 2,049m  before descending to the Col de la Forclaz and further down to reach the hamlet of Trient

Depending on the overall energy of your group as well as weather conditions, your group may choose a more challenging trail from Champex du Lac that climbs up to Champex Bas and the Relais d’Arpette chalet at 1,627m before reaching the scenic Fenêtre d’Arpette pass at 2,665m.  From there you will descend to Chalet du Glacier and then Trient.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

After breakfast, you will start ascending a steep trail to Chalet du Glacier and the Refuge les Grand at 2,113m and then on to Col de la Balme at 2,191m. You will then descend via the trails that cross the winter ski slopes to reach the hamlets of Le Tour and Montroc. From there, you will continue on foot or bus to Argentiere.

Depending on the group and the weather conditions, you may also take a different trail, part of the Walkers High Route, that begins directly from Trient and leads to Col de la Balme, passing under the Coix de Fer peak.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

Today your group will hike from Argentiere on a trail that leads to the magnificent Refuge du Lac Blanc at 2,352m, the trail is beautiful with some sections on wooden steps, it then descends to the Refuge La Flegere. From here, either on foot or by cable car, you will reach Les Praz. Afterwards a private transfer to the famous ski and mountaineering resort of Chamonix and will have some time to explore the beautiful surroundings.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

After breakfast you will have a private transfer taking you to Les Houces, before reaching Bellevue at 1,801 m either by cable car or following or a 45 minute hike. From Bellevue, you will hike to Col Tricot crossing a bridge before descending to Chalet du Miage. The trail then climbs up to Refuge du Truc at 1,720m before descending again to Les Contamines-Montjoie where you will spend the night.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, your group will get a private transfer to Refuge de Nant Borrant and start your Hike towards Refuge de la Balme, and then Col du Bonhomme at 2,329m. One final climb leads to the Refuge de la Cruix du Bonhomme before you descend to Les Chapieux. Passing through Chalets de la Raja.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

After breakfast you will trek to Ville des Glaciers and Refuge des Mottets before reaching the Col de la Seigne pass at 2,516m, the boundary between
France and Italy. You will then Descend to the Elisabetta and Combal mountain huts and finally to Visaille. You will then take a private transfer to Courmayeur.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

Today you will complete the stunning Tour du Mont Blanc! Starting with a trek to Rifugio Bertone and the Rifugio Bertone mountain huts, before finally completing the tour with the stunning views of the Italian Val Ferret. From Rifugio Bonatti you will descend to Arnouva and then a private transfer back to Courmayeur.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.

Today its time to say goodbye to Italy and the stunning Tour du Mont Blanc. We will arrange your private transfer to the airport in plenty of time to fly home and start sharing your epic stories from the trek.

*Important to note - This itinerary may change depending on weather and other factors.