Tour du Mont Blanc Self Guided Itineraries
GO do the Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided
The Tour du Mont Blanc trek is the most iconic hike in the Alps. We offer itineraries of various lengths with the option for luggage transfer and the option for airport to airport service, meaning we'll book all your accommodation and transportation.
TMB 14-day
Relaxed Itinerary
Enjoy the Tour du Mont Blanc to its fullest. This itinerary allows ample time to enjoy the villages and restaurants along the way, keeping the days shorter and less strenuous. Recommended for those unsure about their fitness level on the trail.
Ultralight and Classic Packages
From 2,600โฌ Tax Included
TMB 11-day
Stretched Itinerary
Optimized for hikers who are interestedย in private rooms and/or luggage transfer, the 11-day Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary distributes the hiking days just right for those seeking comfort and civilization while on the trail.
Ultralight, Classic and Comfort Packages
From 2,080โฌ Tax Included
TMB 11-day
Pre-Booked Itinerary
Optimized for hikers who are interested in private rooms and/or luggage transfer, the 11-day Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary distributes the hiking days just right for those seeking comfort and civilization while on the trail.
We have a very small number of Pre-Booked, itineraries available.
Classic Package
From 2,080โฌ Tax Included
TMB 10-day
Standard Itinerary
This is the classic way to do the Tour du Mont Blanc. A 10-day circuit of the tour is a challenge, but it gives enough time to cover the entire tour and to enjoy everything it has to offer. This is our recommended itinerary for most hikers.
Ultralight and Classic Packages
No longer available for 2026
From 1,760โฌ Tax Included
TMB 8-day
Rushed Itinerary
If you don't have the time to do the standard 10-day itinerary, this is a great way to complete the circuit on a tight schedule. This itinerary uses lifts and other transportation options to make the route feasibleย in 8 days. A high fitness level is required.
From 1,410โฌ Tax Included
TMB 7-day
Ultra Rush Itinerary
This itinerary is almost the same as the 8-day Rush Itinerary, except it leaves off the last connection between La Flรฉgรจre andย Le Brรฉvent. The last day on this itinerary is a challenge and the entire itinerary requires a high level of fitness.ย
Ultralight and Classic Packages
From 1,240โฌ Tax Included
TMB 6-day
Northern Half Itinerary
When you don't have time to do the entire Tour du Mont Blanc, doing half of it is a great option. Beginning in Courmayeur and ending in Chamonix, the northern half of the Tour du Mont Blanc delivers incredible views and comfortable accommodation options.
Ultralight, Classic and Comfort Packages
From 980โฌ Tax Included
TMB 5-day
Southern Half Itinerary
When you don't have time to do the entire Tour du Mont Blanc, doing half of it is a great option. Beginning in Chamonix and ending in Courmayeur, the southern half of the Tour du Mont Blanc covers the most remote section of the trail, offering incredible views. The accommodation on the southern half is more basic than the northern half.
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From 780โฌ Tax Included
Quick Facts About Our Tour du Mont Blanc Itineraries
Clockwise or Counterclockwise?
Our Tour du Mont Blanc itineraries all travel counterclockwise on the Tour du Mont Blanc. We do this for several reasons:
- The ladder section above Argentiรจre: Doing the Tour du Mont Blanc in the counterclockwise direction means you ascend the ladders, which tends to be more comfortable than descending. It also allows most hikers to reach the ladders early enough in the day to avoid 2-way traffic on the ladders.
- The Fenรชtre d'Arpette variant: Doing this in the counterclockwise direction is more comfortable and it is easier to follow the trail.
- Encounter less hikers: Doing the Tour du Mont Blanc counterclockwise also means you'll encounter less hikers on a daily basis, because the majority of Tour du Mont Blanc hikers will be traveling with you and not against you.
Start at Les Houches or at Le Brรฉvent?
Our itineraries that cover the full Tour du Mont Blanc begin at the Le Brรฉvent gondola station above Chamonix, instead of where most hikers begin at Les Houches. We do this for a couple reasons:
- Starting at Le Brรฉvent means you have the best views of the entire tour on the first and on the last day. This is not only a much more spectacular way to start the tour than by starting at Les Houches, but it also splits up the days on the Grand Balcony (the two days above Chamonix before Les Houches), so you have better chances to have great weather and views from this stretch at least once during your tour.
- There are no private rooms or luggage deliveries available along the Grand Balcony. Splitting the Grand Balcony onto the bookends of the tour increases the nights where private rooms are available for customers who book the Classic and Comfort Package.
The downside of starting at Le Brรฉvent is that your first day is has a lot of downhill. If you would like to start in Les Houches instead of at Le Brรฉvent, please just let us know when you submit your booking. We can easily set up your itinerary this way.
North or South?
If you only have time to do half the route, here are the factors to consider when deciding which section of the Tour du Mont Blanc to hike:
North: Starting in Courmayeur and ending at the Le Brรฉvent gondola station above Chamonix
- This section is less remote and travels more through civilization
- The accommodation along this stretch is more comfortable. There are more hotels along this stretch
- There are more accommodations on this stretch where luggage can be delivered
- Because this stretch spends more time in civilization, there are more options for accommodation, which means there is more availability than on the southern stretch. This also applies to private rooms.
South: Starting at the La Flรฉgรจre gondola station above Chamonix and ending in Courmayeur
- This section is more remote than the northern section and has a more wild and backcountry feeling
- There is a long stretch in the south where mountain huts are the only option for accommodation. This makes the accommodation more rustic along this stretch
- There are less accommodations where luggage can be delivered
- Because of the remote nature of this stretch, accommodation options are limited, and there is less availability than on the northern stretch. This especially applies to private rooms. This sometimes makes longer hiking days necessary
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Booking the TMB is incredibly hard due to its popularity. But you`re in luck! Not only do we have space, but we`re offering 20% off ๐โ
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1๏ธโฃ Tour du Mont Blanc / 11-day Stretched Itinerary / + 2 rest daysโ
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These tours can be located in our Yard Sale at www.alpenventuresunguided.com/yardsale. โ
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These tours were booked & cancelled by previous clients. The tour needs to be taken AS IS and we do have a limited capacity and booking deadlines. There will not be any itinerary adjustments.โ
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All Yard Sale itineraries must be booked online, by following the green button, "GO Book the Tour" for the itinerary you choose. Yard Sale itineraries are first-come, first-served according to online booking.โ
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Families that hike together, stay together. That`s the saying, right? ๐ โ
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Our Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary is perfect for adventurous families. โ
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If you missed our Alta Via 1 webcast, youโll definitely want to tune in for our upcoming Tour du Mont Blanc sessions TOMORROW. โ
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Whether youโre planning your hike or simply dreaming about the TMB, these webcasts will walk you through everything you need to knowโfrom terrain and logistics to hut life, preparation, and more.โ
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Canโt make it live? Register anyway! Everyone who signs up will receive the full recording after the session.โ
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Send us a DM if you`d like to register for one of our two TMB webcasts. โ
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The Alps may be covered in snow right now, but that just means one thing: itโs the perfect time to start planning next yearโs adventures! ๐โ
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With the Tour du Mont Blanc being THE most popular trek in the Alps, early planning and booking are essential! โ
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Join us for our upcoming Tour du Mont Blanc webcasts on December 11th at 10am GMT and 5pm GMT. Send us a DM to get registeredโif you canโt attend live, youโll still receive the full recording afterward.โ
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Already set on hiking the TMB? Book your trek here: https://www.alpenventuresunguided.com/tmbโ
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A pink church, a gnome garden, and lakes you can paddle board on...โ
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Do you know which trail these photos are from? ๐โ
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Hint: It`s one of our most popular treks & we are hosting 2 webinars on hiking this route. โ
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The Alta Via 1 (AV1) and the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) are two most popular tours โ and for good reason! ๐๏ธโ
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The AV1 and the TMB are both legendary treks through the Alps, filled with incredible landscapes, rich culture, and that unmistakable European mountain charm.โ
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๐ฎ๐น Alta Via 1 (AV1): Deep in the Italian Dolomites, the AV1 showcases a different side of the Alps โ dramatic limestone towers, high plateaus, and golden light bouncing off jagged peaks. Each day brings new mountain passes, hearty Italian meals, and that distinct Dolomitic landscape that feels almost otherworldly.โ
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๐ซ๐ท ๐ฎ๐น๐จ๐ญTour du Mont Blanc (TMB): Circling Western Europeโs highest peak, this route winds through France, Italy, and Switzerland โ three countries, three cultures, and endless alpine views. One day youโre passing through a Swiss meadow dotted with cows and wildflowers, the next youโre sipping an espresso in an Italian mountain village. The TMB is full of variety โ in scenery, food, and the people you meet along the way.โ
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Both trails are busy for a reason: theyโre breathtaking, well-loved, and unforgettable in their own ways.โ
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Soโฆ which would you choose โ the three-country charm of the TMB, or the raw drama of the Dolomites on the AV1? ๐โ
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Thereโs nothing quite like crossing from France into Italy on the Tour du Mont Blanc โ an iconic moment that feels equal parts summit and celebration โฐ๏ธ๐ฎ๐นโ
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After taking in those sweeping views from Col de la Seigne, continue just 50 minutes down the trail and youโll find Rifugio Elisabetta waiting to welcome you with glacial views, good company, and maybe a beer (or two) ๐ปโ
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Because some milestones deserve to be toasted!โ
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๐ Alpenventures UNGUIDED`s Tour du Mont Blancโ
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Circling the Mont Blanc massif through France, Italy, and Switzerland, the Tour du Mont Blanc is one of Europeโs most iconic long-distance treks โ a 170-kilometre journey through alpine meadows, rugged passes, and glacier-carved valleys ๐ซ๐ท๐ฎ๐น๐จ๐ญโ
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The sweeping views draw people in โ the jagged peaks, the wildflowers, the endless horizon โ but itโs the mountain huts that make the experience unforgettable. From hearty pasta in Italy to tartiflette in France and creamy rรถsti in Switzerland, each stop brings warm hospitality, good wine, and stories shared over a view that never gets old. ๐ทโจโ
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"We finished the TMB this time around! Three countries, 105 miles and 34,000 feet of elevation gain over 11 days." ๐โ
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Did you tackle the Tour du Mont Blanc this summer? Which section was your favourite? โ
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๐Alpenventures UNGUIDED`s Tour du Mont Blanc โ
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TMB P5. Back to France. Our last two days were some of our favorites. We had clear views and the most beautiful blue skies to see Mount Blanc in all its glory. It was just epic. I think we each took a couple hundred photos of Mount Blanc alone, lol โค๏ธ We had a blast tackling the notorious ladders section and finally finished our 105+ miles of hiking. We met so many interesting and wonderful people along the trail. The food and drinks were amazing. Canโt say enough about this adventure. Highly recommend using AlpenVentures to plan. My biggest thanks ๐ goes to snake562 for all the research and planning and prep that went into this - and also for the balls and desire to go back after last yearโs mishap ๐ #tourdumountblanc #alpenventuresunguidedtmb #tmb


TMB P4. Hiking into Switzerland. Trekking through Ferret, La Fouly, Orsieres, and Trient. More sweeping scenery. Stops at mountain huts along the TMB for lunch and beers. The magical sounds of clanging bells and so many funny cows ๐ฎ I was hoping to bring one home! There was also stunning Champex-Lac with a beautiful and very cold alpine lake. We just couldnโt pass up the chance to paddle in Switzerland ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ #tmb #tourdumontblanc #alpenventuresunguidedtmb snake562


TMB P3. Hiking Italy up towards Switzerland. From the perfect pizzas in Courmayer to well-deserved beers at Rifugio Bonatti to delicious dessert in Val Ferret, we were fueled by cheese and beers for the entire trek! #tmb #tourdumontblanc #alpenventuresunguidedtmb snake562


TMB P2. Hiking France to Italy. Every day was different, and every day, just when you thought it couldnโt get any better, it always did. We started our trek in Chamonix, France, through Les Houches and Contamines, down into Les Chapieux, and then heading up into Italy. The scenery was stunning on every turn ๐คฉ๐ฎ๐ #tmb #tourdumontblanc #alpenventuresunguidedtmb snake562


TMB P1. Grateful to have the opportunity to complete this unbelievable hut-to-hut hike. After a failed 1st attempt last year due to circumstances out of our control, this was our โdo-overโ. And we finished. We hiked over 105 miles around the majestic Mount Blanc in 11 straight days w 34,000 ft of ele change. It was hot. It was hard. And it was absolutely perfect โค๏ธ these first few pics are from France making our way to Italyโฆ #tmb #tourdumontblanc #alpenventuresunguidedtmb snake562


"Dramatic, serene, and staggeringly beautiful, the Swiss Alps demanded a special kind of reverenceโone rooted in the realization that only nature can deliver this kind of divine beauty ๐๏ธโ
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(& only a refuge at the top of a Col can make a brownie that I will literally dream about for the rest of my life)"โ
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Fun fact: Hiking with your sibling is basically the ultimate way to level up any adventureโgood vibes, nonstop banter, and memories that last a lifetime ๐โ
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Sometimes the best part of the trail is the pause: sitting back in a mountain hut, taking in the view before embarking on the day`s journey.โ
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On the Tour du Mont Blanc, every window frames a different masterpieceโand every view is a reminder of why we hike.โ
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Where will your next adventure take you? โ
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"I started my tour on July 31, 2024. I had some expectations before I set out based on my research and the wealth of information provided by @alpenventuresunguided: 1) It would be challenging. 2) It would be beautiful. 3) I would make some great friends. The trip exceeded each of those expectations to a degree that I lack the eloquence to sufficiently describe. โ
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Yes, it is hard. Yes, it is worth it. My advice is to go ahead and take the variants when it is safe to do so, and your level of fitness allows for it. Days I took the variants were some of my most rigorous and most rewarding days.โ
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Everyone says this, and they are right: the pictures don`t do the views justice. You`ve got to see it to believe it. I`ve been fortunate to have seen a lot of beautiful places. I think this trip tops the list.โ
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The friendships are amazing. I can`t express how elating it is to reunite with friends you haven`t seen for a few days at a refuge or on the trail. In just a few short days - sometimes even hours - you develop great bonds with people from all over the world. I am sure several of the people I met on this trip will become life-long friends. To me, the people were the real magic in this experience."โ
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The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of Europe`s most popular hiking routes - and for good reason! Just check out what Danika had to say about her TMB tour last summer: โ
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"The TMB was absolutely an incredible experience!! As a solo female hiker I would not have wanted to experience it any differently. I can not thank Britney enough for her continuous support while preparing for my journey even when COVID canceled my original trip in 2020 and was not completed until 2022. As I always say while hiking, the commitment and difficulties sometimes faced are totally worth it. I can guarantee you will never regret or be disappointed with your experience! 10/10 would highly recommended doing this trip!!" โ
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๐ธ: Alpenventures UNGUIDED client @dkorpacz
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"From epics views around every corner, long talks with new friends, and some delicious food and wine: TMB was unforgettable. I would do it 10x over and I could not have done it without Brittany from Alpenventures UNGUIDED. She`s our TMB angel!" โ
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Krista had a blast on her 10-Day Tour du Mont Blanc tour last summer. Her photos and updates are making us wish we were currently backpacking in the Alps! ๐โ
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The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is one of the most iconic hikes in the Alps, gathering attention from hikers, mountain bikers, and climbers from across the globe. Though there are several aspects of the TMB that we love, here are 5 facts about the TMB we think everyone should know:
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๐ The TMB is approximately 170km long and takes an average of 7-11 days to complete. โ
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๐ The trail traverses three different countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland. So be prepared to switch from saying "bonjour" to "buongiorno" throughout your trek. โ
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๐ The official start/end point is in Les Houches, located in the Chamonix Valley. It`s a small, quaint village that offers a less crowded and quieter experience than neighbouring Chamonix. โ
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๐ The trail ascends over 32,808 feet - which is more than if you were to hike from Basecamp 1 to the summit of Everest! โ
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๐ Though the TMB is one of the most popular hikes in Europe, it is not the only hut-to-hut hike. There are actually over 800 huts scattered across the Alps. Safe to say you`ll never run out of adventure opportunities in the Alps!โ
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Want to learn more about the TMB? Head on over the link in our bio to read more important TMB facts & preparation tips.
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