Highlights of the Tour du Mont Blanc:
trek the best of the TMB route
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One of the most famous routes in the world. An epic journey through the French, Italian and Swiss Alps
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Jul 17 - Jul 24, 2025 (1 spot left)
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​2026 (Just Launched)
Jul 1 - Jul 8, 2026
Jul 29 - Aug 5, 2026
Price: 3850 EUR
(All-Inclusive - please see the details below)
A 25% deposit is due to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is due 90 days before the start of the tour​
(See the cancelation policy below in the section "Price and Details")
Our exclusive "DELUXE" version of the Highlights of the Tour du Mont Blanc trip - is an experience that elevates your journey to new heights. We've curated this trip to provide you with your own twin or double room (exclusively shared just with one other person).
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With "DELUXE", no more shared dorms. This level of comfort on the TMB is a rare gem for this price, as accommodations are typically limited and hard to secure.
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On this Highlights of the Tour du Mont Blanc journey, we use a mix of private and public transfers, along with the téléphérique system, to link together the very best sections of the TMB. This allows you to complete the full circuit in just six days—skipping only the asphalt and dirt road stretches.
It’s perfect for hikers short on time but still wanting the full experience of the trail’s most stunning moments.
This is a 72-mile / 116 km adventure through the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps. Consistently ranked among the world’s top ten “must-do” treks, the TMB offers high alpine meadows, glaciers, clear mountain streams, snow-capped peaks, glacial lakes, and Mont Blanc itself. And of course, the physical and mental challenge that makes this trail unforgettable.
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Our Tour du Mont Blanc—Vagabond Trails style—is all-inclusive*, fully curated, and deeply meaningful.
We take care of every detail with care and intention, so you can focus on what really matters: the trail beneath your feet, the beauty around you, and the transformation unfolding within.
Just train, pack your bags, and show up ready to hike.
*See more details below.

Is this tour suitable for me?
If you have hiking experience this tour is for you. The route is challenging, but it does not require any technical climbing skills. However, you do need to be fit enough to cover the daily distance and elevation gain described in the itinerary below.
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We've planned the trip so that when you reach the next overnight accommodation, you'll have time to unwind, enjoy a glass of wine, read a book, and savor the breathtaking views. On certain days, you can reduce the distance by using a cable car or public transportation.
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Our trips are not just trips; they are journeys of self-discovery where you will feel challenged, alive, and reconnected. If you crave adventure and personal growth, you've found the right experience.
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What if I am traveling solo?
More than 40% of our guests join solo, and many of them tell us it was the best decision they ever made. You’ll quickly feel part of a tribe of like-minded adventurers.
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We don’t charge single supplements for solo travelers, because adventure should be accessible, no matter how you arrive.
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I’m a Woman Traveling Alone. Is This Trip for Me?
Absolutely. Many of our female guests join solo. You don’t need to wait for a friend or partner to say yes. You’ll be surrounded by supportive hikers, incredible guides, and the freedom to reconnect with yourself in the mountains.
We understand that traveling solo can feel intimidating. But it might help to know that our tours often have a 50/50 gender split, and a welcoming, inclusive vibe from day one.
Take the leap, you won’t regret it.
You’ll feel empowered, free, and wonder why you didn’t travel solo sooner.
I have never done a multi-day hiking adventure
In fact, 95% of the hikers who join us have never done a multi-day adventure before.
If you can handle the distance and elevation outlined in the itinerary below, you’ll be more than ready.
The multi-day journey builds strength and confidence, mile by mile, day by day—and that’s part of both the challenge and the magic.
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Bags Transfer
To keep your hike light and joyful, we’ll transfer your main luggage from hut to hut daily. All you need to carry is your daily bag and the essentials.
Classic vs. Deluxe — Two Ways to Experience the Magic​
Our CLASSIC trips blends comfort while offering a truly authentic experience.
You’ll enjoy 3 nights in 4-star hotels (in Chamonix and Courmayeur) and 4 nights in mountain huts/refuges in gender-mixed shared dorms. These refuges offer the heart of the TMB experience, cozy and unforgettable. Staying in refuges is a special part of the adventure that many consider the soul of the journey.
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Looking for a bit more privacy after your days on the trail?
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Our DELUXE trips follow the same breathtaking route with one key difference: each night, you’ll rest in a private twin or double room, shared with just one other person. Most accommodations on the DELUXE experience are 4-star hotels, offering added comfort at the end of each day. Please refer to the itinerary for full details.
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Because of the limited availability of private rooms, space on our DELUXE trip is extremely limited, so this option is extra special and books up quickly.
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No matter which you choose, this is a journey that will stay with you long after your footprints fade from the trail.
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Expert Guides​
You’ll be guided by some of the best and most experienced guides in the Alps, all certified International Mountain Leaders. They’re passionate about their work and committed to keeping you safe while ensuring you fully enjoy the adventure.
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One Last Thing…
Please review the itinerary carefully and make sure your fitness aligns with the daily requirements. If you have any doubts or questions, we’re here to help.
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This is your adventure. Let’s make it everything you hope it will be.
Reach out anytime here. We can’t wait to welcome you to the trail.​
Itinerary
Day 1 | Chamonix
​Transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix. Depending on your time of arrival you'll have time to walk around the vibrant village of Chamonix, make last-minute gear shopping, or just relax at our chosen hotel in Chamonix. In the evening we will have a group safety briefing.
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Accommodation: Hotel Alpina, Mercure, or a similar 4* hotel. Twin or double rooms
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Day 2 | Chamonix – Les Contamines
​Today, our epic journey begins. We take a short bus transfer to Les Houches and the cable car to Bellevue. We continue towards the Tricot pass on a path that offers constant and beautiful views of the Bionassay Glacier. Once at the pass, we descend towards the beautiful Miage Valley, one of the most picturesque corners of the Tour du Mont Blanc. We head to our overnight destination near Les Contamines.
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The route: 10 mi / 16km - High gain/loss +2332ft/711m | -3704ft/1129m approx
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Highest point at 2110 m / 6922 ft
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Approximate time 6 - 7 hours​
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Accommodation: Hotel Chemenaz, Hotel Gai Soleil or a similar 4 or 3 star hotel. Twin or double rooms
Day 3 | Les Contamines – Les Chapieux - Refuge de Mottets
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We have a long and steep ascent leading to col Croix de Bonhomme at 2440 meters of altitude, where we will enjoy amazing views of the valleys on both sides. A beautiful serpentine trail takes us downhill to Les Chapieux. We will spend the night in Bg, St Maurice, or Refuge de Mottets.
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The route: 11.18 mi / 18km - High gain/loss +4419ft/1347m | -3195ft/974m approx.
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Highest point at 2440 m / 8000 ft
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Approximate time 7 - 8 hours​​
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Accommodation: Chalet du Roselend, Base Camp Lodge or similar. Twin or double rooms
Day 4 | Refuge de Mottets – Courmayeur
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The day starts with a steep trail, but the views will be our boost to continue and finally cross the border into Italy at Col de la Seigne. Once on the col, you will admire the views of the French and the Italian valleys. On the Italian side, we will have a long descent into Val Veny. If we are lucky, the valley will be covered in yellow flowers with sparking glaciers descending off Mont Blanc. A long flat path will take us to the start of the steep trail towards the ridge on Mont Favre, and then on to the Col Checrouit where we take the cable car down to Courmayeur. To give you the freedom to explore Courmayeur on your own terms, dinner is not included tonight.
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The route: 12.4mi / 20km - High gain/loss +4166ft/1270m | -3832ft/1168m approx.
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Highest point at 2500 m / 8200 ft
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Approximate time 7 - 8 hours
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Accommodation: Hotel Crest et Duc, Hotel Pavillon or a similar 4* hotel. Twin or double rooms
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Day 5 | Courmayeur – Val Ferret
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We start the day with a vertical climb towards Rifugio Bertone. After admiring the views, we follow an almost flat, beautiful, easy but high trail towards Rifugio Bonatti where we will stop for a coffee. We continue our way down to Arnouva. We take a short transfer to Courmayeur where we will spend the night. Dinner tonight is not included
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The route: 12.4mi / 20km - High gain/loss +5085ft/1550m | -2335ft/712m approx.
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Highest point at 2108 m / 6916 ft
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Approximate time 7 - 8 hours
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Accommodation: Hotel Val Ferret, Hotel Lavachey or a similar 2 star hotel. Twin or double rooms
Day 6 | Val Ferret – Trient
​We continue our way towards the high Gran Col Ferret. Once at the col you'll contemplate the spectacular views of the Swiss and the Italian valleys. A beautiful descent on a single trail will take us to the Ferret valley where we will take a short private transfer to Champex Lac - Plan de l’Au where we start a steep ascent traversing around the mountain to la Giete. Once in the highest point, we start a descent towards Col de la Forclaz and continue to the last Swiss village and its iconic pink church in Trient.
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The route: 12.4mi / 20km - High gain/loss +4553ft/1388m | -4665ft/1422m approx.
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Highest point at 2537 m / 8323.4 ft
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Approximate time 7 - 9 hours
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Accommodation: Auberge Mont Blanc, Hotel Couronne or a similar 3 star hotel. Twin or double rooms
Day 7 | Trient - Chamonix
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Our final day delivers spectacular alpine views. We climb toward Col de Balme on the border with France, looking out across the Mont Blanc and Aiguilles Rouges. We descent to Le Tour ​and you can choose to run the final stretch through the valley or hop on the train or bus back to Chamonix, just in time to celebrate this epic journey with a final dinner together.
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The route: 15.6 mi / 25 km - High gain/loss +3608ft/1100m | -4265ft/1300m approx.
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Alternative: 6.2 mi / 10 km taking the train or bus
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Highest point at 2130 m / 6988 ft
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Approximate time 7 - 9 hours
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Accommodation: Hotel Alpina, Mercure, or a similar 4* hotel. Twin or double rooms
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Day 8 | Chamonix (out)
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We enjoy a last breakfast together and then time to pack all the memories back home.
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The entire tour is done in English.
*We reserve the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, huts availability, National Parks regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances
This tour is governed by the Terms and Conditions
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How Challenging ?

High effort. This is a challenging adventure where we can expect 6 - 8 hours of hiking per day, with up to 1500 meters of elevation gain. Previous hiking experience is recommended. To participate comfortably in the tour, you will require a certain level of fitness.
Price and Details
The tour includes:
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Everything described in the tour
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All of the scheduled activities
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Transport from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
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Transport from Chamonix to Geneva Airport
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All accommodations during the tour (7 nights)
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Mountain huts, refuges, or hotels in twin or double rooms only
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4* hotel in Chamonix and Courmayeur. Three of the seven nights
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Single room supplement (if available) for an extra price only in Chamonix and Courmayeur
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All main meals during the tour (7 breakfasts, 7 packed lunches, 5 dinners)
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Cable cars
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All transport during the tour (except those by foot!)
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A certified International Mountain Leader
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Amazing trails & beautiful landscapes
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The tour excludes:
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Transport to Geneva (e.g. flights)
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First night dinner in Chamonix
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Dinner in Courmayeur
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Insurance. All participants are required to have their own insurance appropriate for outdoor sports; such as health, accident, mountain rescue, repatriation, cancellation, personal liability, etc.
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Trail snack to eat on the go - dried fruit, nuts or energy bars to last you throughout the entire trek (further info in the packing list)
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
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Expenses for extra activities, such as; massages, spas, saunas, hot tub
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Any accommodations for extra days in Chamonix
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Tips for the International Mountain Leader
Price: 3850 EUR
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A 25% deposit is due to secure your spot, the remaining balance is due 90 days before the start of the trip. Once the trip is confirmed your deposit is non-refundable, however, it can be transferred to any other trip.
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​Participants:
Min 6 - Max 12
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Start: Geneva (Cointrin Airport)
End: Geneva (Cointrin Airport)
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We reserve the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, and unforeseeable circumstances.
This tour is governed by the Terms and Conditions
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Cancellation Policy
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Trip Pending: Your 25% down payment is fully refundable.
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Trip Confirmed: Your 25% down payment is non-refundable, but can be transferred to any other Vagabond Trails trip within one year, if you notify us at least 90 days before the trip start date.
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Within 90 Days of Trip Start: No refunds or transfers available.
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Travel insurance is required for all of our trips. Make sure that your insurance covers trip cancellation (in case of any unforeseen circumstances).
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