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Complete Tour du Mont Blanc in Huts (extended)

  • Complete Europe’s most famous long-distance hiking trail
  • Hike through three countries: France, Italy & Switzerland
  • Delight in hearty local meals, strong coffee, and fine wines
  • Rest day in Courmayeur to experience the culture of this Italian mountain town
  • Share tales from the trails with fellow hikers at shared dinners in the huts
Experience every step of this classic Alpine trek through France, Italy and Switzerland, all while staying in a mix of small hotels and traditional mountain huts. The additional night in Courmayeur gives you an opportunity to explore the culture of this beautiful Italian town. High up on any seasoned hikers ‘must do’ list of treks, experience two weeks of an unmatched Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary. The ever-changing panoramic views will blow you away, and the comradery of the mountain huts will give you the chance to relax and share stories with fellow TMB-ers. This itinerary is fit for the serious and experienced hiker who is ready for a challenge through the peaks and passes of the European Alps.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Les Houches Day 2 Walk from Les Houches to Les Contamines 10.8 miles / 17.5 km Day 3 Walk from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux /Refuge des Mottets 11.6 miles / 18.7 km Day 4: Walk from Les Chapieux/Refuge des Mottets to Courmayeur 10.5 miles / 17 km Day 5 Rest Day or bus to La Visaille, and walk to Courmayeur 9.5 miles / 15.4 km Day 6 Rest Day in Courmayeur Day 7 Walk from Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti 7.3 miles / 11.8 km Day 8 Walk from Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly 12.3 miles / 19.8 km Day 9 Walk from La Fouly to Champex 9.3 miles / 14.9 km Day 10 Walk from Champex to Trient 10.8 miles / 17.5 km Day 11 Walk from Trient to Tré-le-Champ 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 12 Walk from Tré-Le-Champ to Planpraz, and cable car to Chamonix 9.2 miles / 14.8 km Day 13 Cable car from Chamonix to Planpraz, walk to Les Houches, and bus/train to Chamonix 7.7 miles / 12.5 km Day 14 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 7kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 7kg is equivalent to 1 single running shoe (not even a pair!). Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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