Tour du Mont Blanc West, Private guided
The Western circuit of the Tour du Mont Blanc, starting in Chamonix and finishing in Courmayeur, with comfortable hotels and bag transfers for maximum comfort and enjoyment. Configurable to meet your specific requirements.
6 days holiday | 4 days hiking | flexible dates | configurable
Setting off from the famous mountain town Chamonix Mont Blanc in France, the Western half-circuit tour follows the same itinerary as the classic Tour du Mont Blanc into Italy and finish in the charming mountain town Courmayeur.
The half-circuit Tour du Mont Blanc West is perfect for walkers who do not wish to complete the full classic tour in one trip, but prefer to do it in two shorter parts. It's also very suitable for anyone who is looking for their first multi-day walking holiday in the Alps.
As a private guided trip it is possible to tailor-make the trip to your preferences.
If you’d like to learn some facts about the TMB you can visit our Tour du Mont Blanc Information page.
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Hiking around Mont Blanc -
Crossing the Balme pass between Switzerland and France on the Tour du Mont Blanc -
A guided group hiking through Swiss alpine pastures on the Tour du Mont Blanc -
Hiking through alpine pastures with cows on the Tour du Mont Blanc -
Our guided group hiking past shepherds hut high above the valley on the Tour du Mont Blanc -
An old chapel in a peaceful location in a small hamlet on the Tour du Mont Blanc guided hike -
A guided hiking group enjoys lunch at the Bovine high mountain pastures in the Swiss Alps on the TMB -
A guided group is posing in front of Mont Blanc from the Aiguilles Rouges above Chamonix -
One of our guided groups hiking towards Chamonix on the Tour du Mont Blanc -
The iconic 'TMB' marker showing the way on the Tour du Mont Blanc
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 1: Meeting in Chamonix Mont Blanc, France
Meet with your guide and tour leader in our hotel for welcome, equipment check and a briefing on the Tour du Mont Blanc ahead. Your evening is free to explore the many bars and restaurants in Chamonix.
Day 2: Above Chamonix to Les Houches
Our trip starts with a cable car ride that takes us up to nearly 2000 meters. Here, above the tree line, we begin a stunning high-level walk above the Chamonix valley with exceptional views of Mont Blanc. We descend to the village Les Houches and a traditional Savoyard hotel for the night.
Day 3: Les Houches to Les Contamines
We take a cable car to the top of the ski area in Les Houches. From here, we traverse below the towering Aiguille de Bionnasay and cross the snout of it's glacier on a suspension bridge, before arriving at the Col de Tricot. It's now steeply downhill to the Miage mountain pasture, where a charming mountain hut offer refreshments, before we continue on the last stretch down to the charming village Les Contamines.
Day 4: Les Contamines to Vallée des Glaciers
From Les Contamines we climb steadily up an old roman way towards the top of the Contamines valley. A stunning and wild walk takes us over a succession of mountain passes before our descent to the Vallée des Glaciers (the Glaciers Valley) and the final short stretch to a traditional mountain hut.
Day 5: Vallée des Glaciers to Courmayeur, Italy
We leave our charming hut behind and ascend to the Seigne mountain pass, where we cross the border into Italy and get the first views of the dramatic Italian side of Mont Blanc. A gentle descend into the beautiful Val Veny where we transfer the final, short distance into the Italian town Courmayeur. Your evening is free to explore the many bars and restaurants in Courmayeur.
Day 6: Depart Courmayeur
Breakfast in the hotel and the official end to your Tour du Mont Blanc West trek.
TRIP DETAILS:
Grade:
Suitable for mountain walkers with good fitness and stamina and an adventurous spirit.
Duration:
6 days holiday with 4 days walking
Accommodation:
4 nights in hotels and 1 night in mountain huts.
Group size and guides:
Max. 10 clients per 1 certified English-speaking guide (UIMLA).
TRIP INCLUSIONS:
Inclusions:
Expert tour planning and support by Alpine Treks
4 days guiding by English-speaking certified guide (UIMLA)
5 nights accommodation
Meals (5x breakfast and 3x dinners)
ABTOT bonding and passenger protection
Luggage transfers (not to mountain huts)
Exclusions:
Travel to Chamonix and from Courmayeur
Lunches, snacks, drinks and meals not mentioned above
Cable cars/transport if used