Tour du Mont Blanc
Tour du Mont Blanc 7 Days Hiking
Technical lev. : 2.5 / 5
Difficult trekking, there are several vertiginous, physical and technical passages, the path is sometimes equipped with cables and ladders to help the progression, it is not a Via Ferrata but we are obliged to use them. You must master the activity, you are independent in the mountains in easy passages, the guide will help you in difficult passages.
Weather forecast learning and learning of walking progression techniques with a mountain rope.
Maximum 10 people per Guide.
Physical lev. : 3 / 5
For sporty people, we will have some good walking days and make some beautiful summits, you are confirmed in the activity ! Effort corresponding to approximately 900 - 1000m of elevation gain in trekking.
A hiking Tour around Mont Blanc in 7 days to cross the mountains over Italy, Switzerland and France. We have chosen some of the most beautiful trails and alternative routes to gain a few days on the full Trekking Tour. We have shortened some parts because Esprit Montagne wants to take you off the classical hiking route, your Trekking Guide will make you discover beautiful trails and off trails that you would not dare do alone, he will also give you some tips to improve in Mountain terrain and gain autonomy on easy routes.
Dates & Prices
Arrival
End
Price *
Status
Du 06/07/2025 au 12/07/2025
au 12/07/2025
980 €
Bookings in progress
Du 03/08/2025 au 09/08/2025
au 09/08/2025
980 €
Bookings in progress
Du 07/09/2025 au 13/09/2025
au 13/09/2025
980 €
Bookings in progress
* Price per person (without insurance)
Trip
7 hiking days around the Mont Blanc Massif, discovering the most beautiful variants of the TMB apart from the classical Trekking Route. Esprit Montagne will guide you between France, Italy and Switzerland. The Italian part with its Mont Blanc Southern Side is for us the most beautiful part of the Tour. We will therefore follow the ridge lines to admire the South Face of Mont Blanc, which is worthy of the Himalayas with its gigantic walls of more than 3000 meters of vertical drop. In the Chamonix valley we will head in direction of the wonderful Lac Blanc, and in Italy you will discover the beautiful Val Veny.
Program
Distance and elevation gain : 18km and +1000 / -1300m
Walking time : 7 to 8h
Meeting point: in front of Bourg Saint Maurice SNCF station at 7.30 a.m., to get to know each other and have a coffee together. Departure by shuttle bus at 8 a.m. to the Ville des Glaciers, where you will begin your 7-day Tour of Mont Blanc with one of the most impressive stages of the trip.
You'll pass over the Col de la Saigne at 2516m before continuing your ascent to 2700m via a little-known variant, but one of the most beautiful on the Tour du Mont Blanc, where you'll follow a balcony path offering breathtaking views. The day finishes in the Val Veny after a stop at the Miage lakes.
Distance and elevation gain: 11km and +900m / -900m
Walking time : 6 to 7h
After a short transfer to Val Ferret, you'll climb up the slopes of this valley, where you'll enjoy some fine views, before doing a loop that takes you below the Tête de Sècheron, where the high point of the day is at almost 2500m. Return via the Rifugio Bonatti. 2nd night in Val Veny in the same accommodation. You'll be travelling light, carrying only your day pack.
Distance and elevation gain: 12km and +800m / -800m
Walking time : approx 6h
Transfer to Arp Nova, then head for the Grand Col Ferret, which marks the border between Switzerland and Italy and is often regarded as one of the highlights of the TMB, with an ascent punctuated by waterfalls and impressive rock formations. From the pass, the views of the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif are spectacular. You can admire iconic peaks such as the Grandes Jorasses and the Pré de Bar glaciers. From Ferret, transfer by bus to Orsière and train to Chamonix. Overnight in a refuge in Argentière.
Distance and elevation gain : 12km and +1000 m and - 1100 m
Walking time: approximately 6 to 7 hours
Starting from Montroc, you'll climb up to one of the TMB's landmarks, Lac Blanc, at an altitude of 2352m. Once at the lake, you'll be amazed by the striking contrast between the turquoise waters of the lake and the majestic panorama of Mont Blanc in the background. This is a popular spot for photographers and hikers, particularly in summer when the snow melts to reveal the full splendour of the landscape. Descend to l'Argentière then return to the refuge by shuttle bus, where you will spend a 2nd consecutive night in the same accommodation. You will carry a light hiking bag for the day.
Distance and elevation gain: 12km and +950m and - 750m
Walking time: approximately 6 hours
The day begins with a loop towards the Aiguillettes de Poussette at 2201m. The path climbs gradually through the mountain pastures, offering panoramic views of the Chamonix valley and the surrounding glaciers. Once you reach the Aiguillette (2,201 metres), the summit offers 360° views of the surrounding mountains, including Mont-Blanc and Mont Buet. You'll be carrying a light hiking bag for the morning.
We take the cogwheel train to Saint Gervais. We then take the ski lifts up to Mont d'Arbois before reaching the refuge 3km further on. We're at an altitude of 2000m, facing Mont Blanc, in a small refuge that sleeps 20.
Distance and elevation gain: 14.5km and +850m and 900m
Walking time : approx. 5h30
The day begins with a climb to the summit of Mont Joly at 2525m, the highest point of the day. The trail then descends through panoramic ridges, with views over the Megève valley and the Mont Blanc massif. The descent to the refuge is gradual, with sections through lush green mountain pastures and flower-filled meadows. The sunrise and sunset will fill you with wonder.
Distance and elevation gain: 11.5km and +800m and - 950m
Walking time: approximately 5 hours
The route takes in other great classics of the TMB: the Col du Bonhomme (2329m) and the Col des Fours (2665m). After a final stop at Lac de Mya, you descend to the Ville des Glaciers, which marks the end of this 7-day Tour du Mont Blanc. You can take the opportunity to buy some delicious cheeses before taking the shuttle back down to Bourg Saint Maurice.
End of the tour :
In Bourg Saint Maurice (train station) at the end of the day. Do not take any transport before 7.30pm in Bourg Saint Maurice.
Materiel
If possible, take a bag that is light enough to be carried well, and no heavier than 1.5 kilos.
Your rucksack should have 10 to 15 litres of space for the food you will be carrying for lunch and sometimes the next day, which the mountain huts or guides will give you.
Kilos to carry - it's better to wash than to carry :
Allow 2 litres of water and 500 grams of food for the day.
Your guide will have a more comprehensive first-aid kit in case of a major accident.
A small book or card game (weighing less than 150 grams)...
Weight is the hiker's enemy, but a frozen or soaked hiker is a hiker without pleasure!
So take the time to prepare your rucksack well and weigh it before you set off, to check that without water or food your rucksack weighs 6 to 7 KG, but no more !
IMPORTANT: if a person is not properly equipped and dressed, the mountain guide may decide not to allow him/her to take part in the climb. We ask you to read carefully the equipment list provided in the programme PDF and to call us if you have any doubts.
Level
Difficult trekking, there are several vertiginous, physical and technical passages, the path is sometimes equipped with cables and ladders to help the progression, it is not a Via Ferrata but we are obliged to use them. You must master the activity, you are independent in the mountains in easy passages, the guide will help you in difficult passages.
Weather forecast learning and learning of walking progression techniques with a mountain rope.
Maximum 10 people per Guide.
For sporty people, we will have some good walking days and make some beautiful summits, you are confirmed in the activity or welcome in Trail initiation! Effort corresponding to approximately 800 -1000 m of elevation gain in trekking.
Useful Info
Cancellation and repatriation insurance is mandatory, as is mountain search and rescue insurance (minimum cover of 10,000 Euros).
Esprit Montagne offers the following insurance: https://www.assurance-multi-sports.com.
In front of Bourg Saint Maurice SNCF station at 7.30 am.
You can park your car in the funicular car park next to the station for the week without any problem.
For those arriving by train, you will find your guide just outside the station.
In Bourg Saint Maurice (train station) at the end of the day.
In Bourg Saint Maurice:
Nights in a refuge or campsite, in rooms or dormitories according to availability.
When you register online, you can choose whether or not you wish to carpool to the starting point of your course. Once you have made your reservation, you can log back into your Esprit Montagne account to access a section dedicated to carpooling. Here you will find the contacts of participants on your course who are interested in carpooling, enabling you to contact them directly.
. Guiding of a certified UIMLA Trekking Guide of our Team
. Half board accommodation as described in the program
. Picnics, every day of the programme except Day 1
. Mandatory transports along the program.
. Cancellation / interruption of stay / luggage loss and accident insurance
. Drinks and personal expenses
. Additional nights outside the program
. Out-of-program visits and transfers
. Picnic on Day1 for you to eat what you want
. Tips
. All what is not indicated in the section "The price includes".
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