Tour du Mont Blanc
Maybe the most popular hike in Europe
The Tour du Mont Blanc is perhaps the most famous and popular hike in the Alps. Its popularity is largely due to the fact that it circles Europe's highest peak, which is visible almost every day (weather permitting), and the scenery is absolutely stunning.
During the hike, you'll visit three different countries (France, Italy, and Switzerland), staying alternately in charming villages in good hotels and in cozy mountain huts up in the mountains.
Due to the hike's great popularity, we avoid doing it in July or August and instead go in early September. At this time, there are fewer tourists, and September is the best month for hiking in the Alps: temperatures are comfortable, it's not too hot, and the weather is often sunny. Statistics also show that September is the driest month of the year in the Alps.
A support vehicle will be present throughout the hike, transporting luggage to the next accommodation. On some nights, when staying in mountain huts that are inaccessible by car, you will need to carry a bit more gear in your backpack. However, generally, you can hike with just a light daypack. The support vehicle follows the hikers (or goes ahead) as close as possible at all times. If anyone can't manage a full day of hiking, they can usually hop in the car on most days.
Your guides
The guide is a Finnish certified hiking guide
The guide is a Finnish certified hiking guide
Tour du Mont Blanc
Program of the week
1. Night in Les Houches: In a 3-star hotel or apartments in the village of Les Houches or Chamonix, in double rooms with breakfast.
2. Night in Les Contamines: In 2-3 star apartments in the village of Les Contamines, in double rooms with breakfast.
3. Night in Chambres des Soleil: In a guesthouse in the mini-village of Les Chapieux, in 2-4 person rooms with half board (breakfast and dinner, drinks not included).
4. Night in Courmayeur: In a 4-star hotel in the village of Courmayeur, Italy, with double rooms and breakfast. The hotel features a stunning spa area where you can relax your muscles after the first half of the trek.
5. Night in Walter Bonatti Hut: In Italy, in multi-person rooms with half board.
6. Night in Auberge des Glaciers: In a hotel in the village of La Fouly, Switzerland, in 4-6 person rooms with half board.
7. Night in Hotel du Glacier: In a hotel in the village of Champex-Lac, with double rooms and breakfast.
8. Night in Col de Forclaz Hotel: In a hotel in the Forclaz Pass, Switzerland, in a 10-person dormitory with half board.
9. Night in Chamonix: In a 4-star spa hotel, with double rooms and breakfast.
Flights and ground transport
The price of the trip includes flights from Helsinki to Geneva and back, as well as airport transfers between Geneva and Chamonix.
Passport and visa
A visa is not required for Finnish citizens to enter Swizerland, Italy or France. Check your country's visa requirements.
Difficulty level
Moderate-challencing
Price
Price includes
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Flights from Helsinki to Geneva and back
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Airport transfers between Geneva and Chamonix
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Guidance from a Finnish authorized hiking guide for 8 days. Group size is max. 10 participants
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Support vehicle throughout the entire trek
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Driver's salary and all vehicle expenses
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Accommodations and meals as described in the itinerary
Price excludes
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Lunches
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Beverages
Accommodation
High-quality hotels in small villages and cozy mountain huts in the mountains.