Tour du Mont Blanc in 7 days – dormitories
The Tour du Mont Blanc in 7 days
A not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
On a full circuit that takes you through France, Italy and Switzerland, discover the highest peak of the Alps from all angles, as well as the amazing surrounding scenery. As you walk along, the diversity of the different valleys on the Tour du Mont Blanc will be revealed to you.
Enjoy the pleasure of hiking with a lightweight pack and nights spent in comfortable mountain refuges for an unforgettable adventure.
Listen to the guide's description of the trip (french)
Your consultant
The advantages of the TMB in 7 days
The best stages of the TMB in 7 days
Accommodation chosen for its friendliness and comfort
A direction that makes sense, even though it’s the opposite direction to that which other agencies offer, which means the paths are less busy
Departure guaranteed as soon as 4 people have signed up.
Expert local mountain guide
Duration
7 days
Difficulty
3/5
Group
12 max.
Departure from
Les Houches
Departure date
Every Sunday from June to September
Accomodation
Dormitories
Luggage
One night without (day 4)
The program in detail
Day 1: Les Houches – Les Contamines
Day 2: Les Contamines – Les Chapieux
Day 3: Les Chapieux – Col Chécrouit
Day 4: Col Chécrouit – Refuge Bonatti
The day begins with a descent into the old village of Courmayeur. You will then climb up towards the Bertone refuge to enjoy amazing views over the Mont Blanc mountain range. Simply breathtaking! The day will be rounded off with a beautiful traverse to the Bonatti mountain hut*, marking the end of a stunning stage.
*In case of unavailability at the Bonatti Refuge, transfer with a taxi to Courmayeur. Overnight stay at a hotel with your luggage.
Day 5: Refuge Bonatti – La Fouly
*If you’re staying in Courmayeur, a private transfer with a taxi will be necessary to reach Arnouva, the starting point of the stage.
On the fifth day of walking, you will enter another new country on your Tour du Mont Blanc! After a climb with magnificent views of Mont Dolent, you will cross the Grand Col Ferret mountain pass into Switzerland. The day ends with a gentle descent to the mountain pastures of La Peule and the small village of La Fouly, a picture postcard setting in the Valais.
Day 6: La Fouly – Champex -Trient
After a short transfer in Val Ferret to Champex, you will embark on a beautiful high-level traverse above Martigny and the Rhone valley. In the distance, the vineyards bear witness to the canton’s wine production.
Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, there may be an option to take the Fenêtre d’Arpette route and enjoy a beautiful alpine setting. Your guide will take the best decision.
Day 7: Trient – Le Tour
Your last day on the TMB and time to return to France. Views over the Chamonix valley open up on the way down, as you enjoy a final breathtaking moment before arriving at the village of Le Tour, which marks the end of your adventure. Train back to the Prarion car park and end of the trip around 4:30pm.
Useful information
Useful information
Luggage transport
The transfer of one piece of luggage per person is provided every day between the different accommodations (except on the evening of day 4 in Bonatti): one soft bag per person, of a maximum of 12kg each (duffle bag type).
You carry only your stuff for the day, in a backpack of about 30L.
Level
Ideally, you should have some hiking and/or trekking experience before embarking on this type of trek, but any physically fit beginner is welcome to join us. We’re here to guide you.
Between 6 and 8 hours’ walking per day throughout the trek, with some more difficult sections, particularly at the start of the season when the snow is still present. You should be able to climb at least 1,000 m (3 200ft.) a day for several days in a row.
We strongly recommend that you practice an endurance sport regularly and train specifically for this trek.
Directions and accommodation
Directions to the starting point: Meet at the large car park opposite the Prarion cable car in Les Houches at 9.00 am on the day of departure.
You can leave your vehicle in the Prarion car park. It is a free outdoor car park.
> Map to get to the starting point
Return to the starting point: End of the trek at Montroc SNCF station. Return by train to the Prarion car park, included in the price. It is possible to leave the group and return to Chamonix if you wish.
Accommodation before and after the trek:
- Hotel Saint Antoine – 7 route Napoléon, 74310 Les Houches – 04 50 54 40 10
- Hôtel Ibis Style : 333 Rue de l’Essert, 74310 Les Houches – 04 50 54 50 35
- Gîte Michel Fagot – 2 Allée des Sorbiers, 74310 Les Houches – 04 50 54 42 28
Equipment
Even if you choose to do it in summer, it can get cold on the TMB! We strongly recommend that you pack clothes suitable for a multi-day hike, such as:
- A fleece
- A windproof and waterproof jacket
- Walking trousers.
The terrain is varied and we recommend you wear walking boots that protect your ankles.
The accommodations provide blankets and pillows, but you will need a silk sheet, for hygienic reasons.
For more information, voir notre our special TMB equipment page.
Insurance
- Cancellation before departure and interruption of your trek
- Missed flight and flight delay
- Luggage and personal belongings option
- Worldwide repatriation and travel assistance
- Search and rescue costs up to €15,000
- Individual travel accident option
- Third-party liability abroad
- Impossible return and early return
The COVID contract includes:
- Cancellation before departure and interruption of your trek
- Missed flight and flight delay
- Luggage and personal belongings option
- Worldwide repatriation and travel assistance
- Search and rescue costs up to €15,000
- Individual travel accident option
- Third-party liability abroad
- Impossible return and early return
- Cancellation due to illness 30 days before departure
- Cancellation due to denied boarding
- Remote consultation before departure
- Medical repatriation
- Hotel costs and medical fees
- Psychological support
- Grocery deliveries and home help
The price varies according to the Tour du Mont Blanc you choose. To take out one of these two contracts, just select the option when you book your trek!
Before and after the trek
The price of the stay does not include the trips before and after the trek.
Our team can help you find and book your plane and train tickets. We can also advise you about accommodation before and after your Tour du Mont Blanc.
Booking
To book, you must:
- Click on one of the “book this trek” links and select the insurance, and date options.
- Select your payment type (cheque, bank transfer, debit card): There are several ways to pay.
- To pay by cheque: please make it out to WATSE and send to: WATSE – 63 avenue de la gare – 74170 Saint Gervais les Bains Le Fayet – France.
- To pay by bank transfer: contact us for our bank details.
- To pay by debit card: your invoice will be in your online account as soon as your payment has been confirmed by the bank. You will then be able to pay the balance directly from your account.
- Pay a 30% deposit or the balance for your trek
- Print out the booking form then fill it in, sign it and send it back to us by email or post.Your reservation will only be effective when 30% of the total cost is credited to WATSE’s bank account.
- The balance must be paid at least one month before departure without a reminder from us.
Transfers
Our agency offers a private shuttle service to get you around the Mont Blanc region.
Our team can provide the link between your arrival point (Chamonix station, Geneva airport, etc.) and the location of your hotel or the starting point of your trek, for example.
We also provide a number of transfers on the Tour du Mont Blanc so that you can avoid the parts that are a little less interesting or that seem too difficult.
To find out more about the routes on offer and book a transfer, click here!
Service available every day during the summer, from 6am to 8pm.
Dates and prices
Tour du Mont Blanc in 7 days – dormitories
Included in the price
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide
- Accommodation, as described in the trek programme
- Half board, as described in the trek programme
- Packed lunches prepared by a chef
- Dried fruit and nut snacks prepared by a chef
- Luggage transfer every night (except day 4)
- Showers where applicable (as described in the trek programme)
- Cable car ticket for day 1
- The return train journey to Les Houches after the trek
Not included in the price
- Transport to/from the starting/ending point of the trek in Les Houches
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Supplement for a private or single room, as part of our comfort offer (contact us)
- Any private transport or cable car tickets not included in the trek programme
- Assistance and cancellation insurance, to subscribe at the time of booking
- Anything not listed in “Included in the price”
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