Tour du Mont Blanc Highlight

Your adventure will begin at 09:00 on Day 1 in Les Houches, at the Prarion cable car. It is easily reachable from central Chamonix using the local bus network, there is also a local train service which links the valley.

You should arrive any time the day before the start date and book a hotel of your choice in the Chamonix area. There are regular buses from Geneva Airport and Geneva Bus Station to Chamonix, which take around an hour. Your host will be able to recommend an airport transfer company. Alternatively, you could also fly to Milan Airport (LIN) about three hours from Chamonix.

Your adventure ends at Chamonix at 17:00. You are free to make your own way back to Geneva or Milan airports, or Geneva railway station for those travelling onwards by train. We advise that you book any onward trains from Geneva to depart after 19:30, and any flights from Geneva or Milan to depart after 20:30. You also have the option to stay additional nights in Chamonix.

Travel options

Air travellers can fly into Geneva Airport (GVA) which is approximately one hour from Chamonix. Alternatively, you can fly into Milan Airport (LIN) about three hours from Chamonix.

For those who wish to avoid flying, why not travel by train instead? Chamonix is accessible by train via the St. Gervais-les-Bains (Le Fayet) station at the base of the valley which connects to Chamonix Mont Blanc train station. For example, take the Eurostar from London to Paris and then connect to a number of direct lines or an overnight sleeper train from Paris to St. Gervais-les-Bains, then on to Chamonix Mont Blanc station.

You can also travel to Geneva by various train routes from other parts of Europe and travel on to Chamonix from there by bus. Geneva bus station is a 5-minute walk or short taxi ride from the central train station. There are various bus services from Geneva bus station to Chamonix, the quickest option taking 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Guides

• Expert, local, English-speaking guides

Accommodation

• 6 nights in remote mountain huts and guesthouses

Meals

• Day 1：Lunch, Dinner
• Day 2-6： Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 7： Breakfast, Lunch

Luggage transfer

• A soft bag, such as a duffle bag, weighing a maximum of 12kg per person

❌Travel to and from the trip

• Our trips do not include flights to the start point and back from the end point.
   

❌ Meals that didn't mention

❌ Tips as you wish

❌ Travel insurance

❌ Visas

❌ Personal Expenses

The transfer of one piece of luggage per person is provided every day between the different accommodations: a soft bag, of the duffle bag type, of a maximum of 12kg per person.

You only carry your day’s belongings, in a backpack of about 30L.

If you spend the night at the Bonatti hut at the end of day 5, you will not have your luggage. You will be carrying two days’ worth of gear in your rucksack.

Bags

• Day pack with rain cover (30 litre +)
• Soft bag or duffle bag for luggage transfer

Clothes

• Waterproof jacket
• Lightweight down jacket
• Hiking pants
• Thermals (top and bottom, merino ideal)
• 2/3 trekking t-shirts/shirts
• Fleece or warm mid-layer
• Hiking socks and lighter walking socks
• Sun hat
• Spare underwear
• Neck warmer

Shoes

• Hiking boots
• Slipper

Sleeping

• Sleeping bag or liner

Other

• Trekking poles
• Travel towel
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
• Water bottles
• Headtorch
• First aid kit and/or personal medication
• Biodegradable wet wipes
• Toilet paper/tissues
• Powerbank
• Universal plug adaptor

>> How do I store my extra luggage or suitcase?

At the hotel where you are staying before and/or after your trek: inquire directly with the hotel.

In a luggage storage facility : information and booking available on the website: https://bounce.com/fr.

Price : Approximately €5 per day per bag.
Reservation required - plan ahead.

>> Altitude & AMS on the TMB

The Tour du Mont Blanc does not reach extreme altitudes, with the highest passes around 2,665 m (8,740 ft). At this level, the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is very low. Most trekkers may only notice a bit of heavier breathing on steep climbs, but serious altitude problems are not a concern. Staying hydrated, pacing yourself, and taking regular breaks are usually all that’s needed to feel comfortable.

>> Drinking water 

Tap water in towns and villages along the Tour du Mont Blanc is safe to drink, and you can refill bottles at your accommodation each day. On the trail, some huts and marked fountains provide safe drinking water.

>> Who else on my tour?

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.