Three distinct countries—France, Switzerland, and Italy—surround one majestic mountain. Experience the incredible views of glaciers, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Laugh with friends while enjoying an Italian meal. Order an extra dessert. Stroll along the streets of the famed mountaineering town of Chamonix. Reach the top of an alpine pass. Share stories of the day while relaxing in your chalet‑style mountain hotel.
Overview
This hiking tour of Mont Blanc passes through three different countries with three amazing cultures & cuisines – France, Italy and Switzerland – providing superb mountain views of the Mont Blanc Massif and the surrounding valleys. The trip takes you through a gorgeous wildflower-strewn Alpine backcountry by day, and charming mountain towns by evening. It traverses high Alpine passes offering a stunning scenery of lush pastures dotted with cows, wild mountain streams, rugged peaks, and impressive glaciers. The Tour du Mont Blanc doesn’t wander much above 8,000 feet but still accesses the best of Mont Blanc’s impressive and legendary scenery. Each day’s leg covers between 5 – 10 miles, and our expert mountain guides will set an appropriate pace that allows you to complete the day’s adventure and gives you plenty of time to pause and take pictures.
You will sleep in beautiful accommodations (three and four-star hotels) and will dine on delectable food and wine served in quaint restaurants and mountain refuges.
NOTE: This tour is for fit hikers who are physically ready for the mountains. Each day you’ll enjoy amazing, exhilarating mountain panoramas, but to access these you’ll need to be comfortable with 2000-3000 feet of ascent AND descent each day, on rocky mountain trails. Please read the hike descriptions and ratings carefully to determine if this trip is a good fit for you. If you opt-out of a hike, be aware that you may be spending downtime in the transfer van as it supports the hikers.
Hotels
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Saint Gervais - 3 Star Hotel Le Couer Des Neiges
This classic mountain chalet-style hotel was built in 1901 and reflects the cozy style of a small, family-run inn. Located in the heart of the charming alpine village of Saint Gervais, Le Couer Des Neiges is the perfect place to relax after your day in the mountains.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice - 3 Star Hotel Autantic Hotel
At the entrance to the Haute-Tarentaise, at the foot of the biggest summer and winter ski resorts of Savoie, a charming hotel offers you the comfort and tranquility of a three stars establishment. You will be welcomed any day of the year, in a green and relaxing environment where the nobility of the stone, the warmth of the wood, the originality of the antique and period furnishings all contributes to the creation of a Savoyard ambience.
Courmayeuar 4 Star Hotel Svizzero
Well located just 400 meters from the historical center of Courmayeur, this chalet-style hotel features an interior design which uses original pieces and artisan pieces to reflect the common art of the land and create a warm and welcoming environment. The management and ownership have always been in the same local family, now in its third generation, with the fourth knocking on the door. Owners and staff work in complete harmony to make you feel at home. An informal environment awaits you, full of friendliness and cheer. Children are always welcome, and they also love dogs, who will be welcomed by their very own “Giotto”. The lounge bar is magnificent, with a fire that’s always lit in winter. The Valle d’Aosta Region awarded our restaurant the Saveurs du Val d’Aoste seal of quality for the typical character of the interior and the food products used. The wine list, developed to offer mainly Italian, and Valdostan wines, boasts around 150 highly selected labels. The Hotel Svizzero enjoys a marvelous view of the Dent du Géant (the Giant’s Tooth) mountain and of the traditional village of Dolonne. It has two large terraces, one outdoor, used as a bar and one in wood with a hot tub for sunbathing. A beautiful wellness center and spa top off the Svizzero experience.
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Courmayeur 4 Star Hotel Lo Scoiattolo
With a fantastic location at the edge of the town center, the stay at the Hotel Lo Scoiattolo will make your holiday in the mountains even more special!
This 4-star hotel will give you unique emotions through the special attention to detail and the care of the high quality of the services they offer. The wellness center, the restaurant, the wine bar and the gazebo with dehors opening on the splendid setting of the Alps, are just a few of the reasons you'll feel pampered. Their Aqua Cadens wellness center, open 24 hours a day, has a whirlpool tub, Finnish sauna, chromotherapy sensorial shower, ice waterfall and relaxation armchairs. Their fine dining restaurant, reserved exclusively for hotel guests, offers a particularly refined type of catering, with a cuisine that uses the technique of cooking at low temperatures and offers Aosta Valley menus, with selected local suppliers. The selection of products and raw materials by their chefs is scrupulous and based on their seasonality, to always offer you the best quality and taste in your dishes.
Chamonix - 4 Star Hotel Le Morgane
An elegant and intimate boutique hotel at the foot of Mont Blanc. With your significant other or with your friends, come and discover this beautiful bubble of elegance and sophistication. The luxurious and chic simplicity of this establishment is sure to charm you. Discretion, dedication, and dependability are essential values to them. Their team provides customized service in order to cater to your every need with the goal in mind to see every guest satisfied. Le Morgane Hotel 4* is ideally located right in the centre of Chamonix, only 100 meters from the Aiguille du Midi cable-car. It is therefore perfect for hikers and for everyone whose aim is to discover the pristine beauty of our region by means of hiking or walking. Their reception team is pleased to welcome you, inform you, and advise you. They are passionate about the valley and very knowledgeable about its assets and its evolution. The hotel has 56 modern, comfortable, and elegantly decorated rooms. They all have a balcony or terrace, which is ideal to admire the view of the mountains (Mont-Blanc or Brévent), both in summer and winter.
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Chamonix - 4 Star Alpina Eclectic Hotel and Spa
With its very contemporary architecture, the Alpina Eclectic Hotel, situated in center of Chamonix, features very contemporary decoration in contrasting colors inspired by the stylized representations of the mythical animals of the mountains. All in a mountain spirit with large sections of wood crossed by rays of light, like a barn in the mountain pastures. Result, a very eclectic and modern set for a truly unique stay. Cross the threshold of the Hotel Alpina Chamonix Spa and follow the wooden mat to the counter where you are welcomed. Then, soak up the very refined and natural atmosphere of the place. Everywhere wood, slate, stone facings… and the beneficial water of the hammam, sauna and jacuzzi! Back from a day of hiking or simply because you feel like it, treat yourself to a relaxing break in Chamonix at the foot of Mont-Blanc!
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Chamonix - 4 Star Grand Hotel des Alpes
Built in 1840, this hotel is part of the history of Chamonix and the symbol of Savoy hospitality. It's 30 refined rooms of warm woodwork and amazing views will welcome you back after your day in the mountains. Enjoy the views of Mont Blanc from the lounge or swimming pool or relax with a massage in the spa. Situated in the exact center of the old town, its location is perfect for exploring the village.
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