Tour du Mont Blanc in 7 days – comfort
The Tour du Mont Blanc in 7 days
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 bedrooms, in inns and hotels, for an unforgettable adventure.
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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 2 weeks, on Sundays in summer
Accomodation
Bedrooms for 2
Luggage
Every evening
The program in detail
Day 1: Les Houches – Les Contamines
The route takes you through the Col de Tricot mountain pass and across the Alpage du Truc mountain pastures via a beautiful route along the foot of the glaciers.
Night in a hotel in Les Contamines.
Day 2: Les Contamines – Roselend
Transfer to your hotel, near Lake Roselend.
Day 3: Roselend – Courmayeur
6 hrs walking time – Accommodation: Hotel – 650 m (3,600 ft) ascent / 900 m (3,450 ft) descent
Descent to Courmayeur for the night.
Day 4: Courmayeur – Bonatti – Courmayeur
6 hrs walking time – Accommodation: hotel – 1050 m (3,280 ft) ascent / 540 m (1,650 ft) descent
The day will be rounded off with a beautiful traverse to the Bonatti refuge. Descent towards Arnouva, to return to your hotel in Courmayeur by local bus.
Day 5: Courmayeur – La Fouly
6 hrs 30 walking time – Accommodation: at an inn – 850 m (2,650 ft) ascent / 950 m (2,950 ft) descent
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
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
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 make the best decision
Day 7: Trient – Le Tour
Useful information
Useful information
Comfort option
In case of registration of a single person, sharing the room with a person of the same sex is not guaranteed.
Depending on the accommodation, sanitary facilities may be shared.
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.
Luggage transport
You carry only your stuff for the day, in a backpack of about 30L.
Directions and accommodation
Directions to the starting point: Meet at Bellevue cable car station at 9 am on Day 1.
You can leave your vehicle in the Prarion car park a few meters above. It is a free outdoor car park.
> 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 – 04 50 54 40 10
- Hotel du Bois – 475 Avenue des Alpages, 74310 Les Houches – 04 50 54 50 35
- Gîte Michel Fagot – 2 Allée des Sorbiers, 74310 Les Houches – 04 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 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
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!
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
- 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.
Dates and prices
Tour du Mont Blanc in 7 days – comfort
Included in the price
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide
- Accommodation in bedrooms for 2, 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 evening
- Showers in the accommodations
- Cable car ticket on day 1
Not included in the price
- Transport to and from the start of the trek
- Drinks other than water served with meals
- Supplement for a single bedroom (depending on availabilities, please 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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