Tour du Mont Blanc camping
Tour du Mont Blanc camping
From mountain passes to valleys, from villages to glaciers, few mountain ranges offer such diverse scenery as the Mont Blanc massif.
In this magical landscape, enjoy the simple pleasures of camping. Enjoy nights in the wilderness, the sun rising over the peaks, and the feeling of exploring the mountains on your own…
Your tent and luggage will be waiting for you at the end of each stage. In the evenings, share unforgettable moments under the starry sky.
Your consultant
As a true mountain lover, he has made the area his playground and his profession, always with your happiness as his goal. He will take you off the beaten track on routes that he has designed and mapped himself. Sharing his experience and passion with you every step of the way, you can entrust yourself completely to his guidance.
The advantages of the TMB camping
The best stages of the TMB in 7 days
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
Guides who come from the Mont Blanc region know this route like the backs of their hands
The convenience and comfort of meals in refuges and inns
Luggage transfers
Duration
7 days
Difficulty
3/5
Group
12 max.
Starting from
Les Houches
Date of departure
Every Sunday in summer
Accomodation
Tents
Luggage
Every evening
The programme in detail
Day 1: Les Houches – Bionnassay
You will then walk back down to the Col de Voza pass (1,657 m / 5,440 ft) where you will find the campsite.
Day 2: Bionnassay – Les Contamines
Follow a beautiful itinerary at the foot of the glaciers between the Aiguille de Bionnassay and the Dômes de Miage to Les Contamines.
Day 3: Les Contamines – Les Chapieux
You will then enter the Les Chapieux valley, where Beaufort cheese is made
Day 4: Les Chapieux – Val Veni
You will then return to the valley via Lac Combal.
Day 5: Val Veni – La Fouly
After a short walk through the centre, you will take another bus to Arnouva at the end of Val Ferret. From here you will climb up to the Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m / 8,325 ft) pass to cross into Switzerland and La Fouly, in the Valais canton.
The pass is situated at the foot of Mont Dolent, the famous meeting point between the French, Swiss and Italian borders.
Day 6: La Fouly – Champex – Trient
Option 1: 715 m (2,345 ft) ascent / 925 m (3,030 ft) descent / 5 hours walking time
Option 2: 915 m (3,000 ft) ascent / 1,260 m (4,130 ft) descent – 7 hours walking time
Descent towards the small village of Trient along the irrigation channel. Depending on how the group feels and current conditions*, there may be an option to take a more alpine route via the Fenêtre d’Arpette. *Your guide will decide on the best option.
Day 7: Trient – Le Tour
Useful information
Useful information
Luggage transport
You carry only your stuff for the day, in a backpack of about 30L.
Level
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
> Map to get to the starting point
Return to the starting point: Local bus from Le Tour, not included in the price of the trip.
Bus timetables at the Chamonix tourist office (info@chamonix.com +33(0)4 50 53 00 24)
Accommodation before and after the trek:
- Hotel Saint Antoine – 7 route Napoléon, 74310 Les Houches – + 33(0)4 50 54 40 10
- Hotel du Bois – 475 Avenue des Alpages, 74310 Les Houches – +33 (0)4 50 54 50 35
- Gîte Michel Fagot – 2 Allée des Sorbiers, 74310 Les Houches – + 33 (0)4 50 54 42 28
Equipment
- 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 tent and mattress are provided. You will need a sleeping bag.
For more information, voir notre our special TMB equipment page.
Insurance
These contracts are designed especially for treks like the Tour du Mont Blanc.
The Comfort cancellation contract covers you in the case of cancellation before your departure and/or a missed flight.
The Comfort multi-risk 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
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!
Booking
- Click on one of the “book this trek” links and select the insurance, accommodation 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.
Dates and prices
Tour du Mont Blanc camping – 7 days
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
- Showers where applicable (as described in the trek programme)
- Cable car ticket
Not included in the price
- Transport to and from the start of the trek
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Assistance and cancellation insurance
- Anything not listed in “Included in the price”
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