Tour of Mont Blanc, 6-day Trek in France, Switzerland and Italy, from Chamonix

Explore the dazzling Mont Blanc on a challenging 6-day hiking tour through France, Italy and Switzerland with Fiona, a UIMLA mountain guide.

Alpes

6 Days

Jun - Oct

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Enjoy the magnificent views of Mont Blanc from France, Italy and Switzerland.

* Spend 6 amazing days hiking in the Alps.

* Participate in a challenging yet rewarding hike.

Description

The Tour of Mont Blanc, TMB, is a spectacular hiking adventure that takes us through its three main countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. During six days, we’ll hike through mountain paths that offer spectacular views of the massif, its huge valleys and glaciers. Follow me!

Our trip starts and finishes in Chamonix, France. Along the way, we’ll ascend some stunning spots in France, Italy and Switzerland that will give us dazzling views of the Mont Blanc Massif. We’ll ascend the mountain passes of Col de la Forclaz (day 1), Grand Col Ferret (day 3), Col de la Seigne (day 4), Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (day 5), and Col du Tricot (day 6). We’ll also visit the charming towns of Trient (day 1), Courmayeur (day 4), Les Chepieux (day 4), and Les Contamines (day 5).

You can read the section below for more information on what we’ll be doing each day, the amount of hours we’ll be hiking and the elevation gain and loss. Take into consideration that, based on weather or other conditions, the itinerary may change.

So send your request and get ready to accomplish an epic hiking tour on the Alps. I’ll be happy to guide you!

And if you want more adrenaline in the Alps, follow me on the Gran Paradiso Tour.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Personal insurance

Price details

Price is per person for a minimum group size of 6 and maximum of 12. Price does not include lunches and drinks, transport in Switzerland or guide expenses. The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).

Itinerary

Day 1: Chamonix - Col de Blame

We’ll leave from Chamonix and ascend to Col de Blame. We’ll enter the town of Trient, Switzerland. Night at a hotel in Col de la Forclaz.

Elevation gain/loss: +880 -700m. Time: 6.30 hours.

Day 2: Croix de Bovine - Champex - La Fouly

Elevation gain/loss: +850 -740m. Time: 7 hours.

Day 3: Grand Col Ferret - Bertone Refuge

Hike through Val Ferret towards Grand Col Ferret and enter Italy. Night at the Bertone Refuge.

Elevation gain/loss: +1330 -760m. Time: 7 hours.

Day 4: Courmayeur - Col de la Seigne

We’ll explore the town of Courmayeur and take a bus to Val Veny. We’ll go through Lac Combal, Elisabetta Refuge and Col de la Seigne, France. Night at the Auberge La Nova in Les Chepieux.

Elevation gain/loss: +940 -1500m. Time: 7 hours.

Day 5: Col du Bonhomme - Les Contamines

The descent from Col du Bonhomme will give us beautiful views and the possibility to explore the stunning church of Notre Dame de La Gorge.

Elevation gain/loss: +930 -1300m. Time: 7 hours.

Day 6: Col du Tricot - Bellevue - Les Houches

We’ll go by the town of Les Contamines, Prados du Truc and Chalets de Miage. We’ll then ascend Col du Tricot, go to Bellevue and take the cablecar to Les Houches. Back to Chamonix.

Elevation gain/loss: +1300 -700m. Time: 6.30 hours.

Equipment you will need to bring

Sunglasses

Backpack

Water bottle

Sunscreen, Toiletries, Towel, Individual first aid kit, ID card or passport, Photo camera, Waterproof bag for documentation and money, Cap or hat, Gloves and hat, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof coat for backpack, Fleece, Hiking pants, Hiking boots, Hiking sticks, Shorts, Waterproof pants, Underwear, Flip flops

About the guide

Fiona

Mountain Guide

My name is Fiona and I am a member of the Spanish Association of Mountain Guides (AEGM) and a UIMLA-certified Mountain Leader.

I was born near Barcelona. At at the age of seven, I discovered that my natural and most comfortable environment was the vertical world of the mountains. My parents supported my early passion for climbing and I have never stopped exploring new heights ever since. I spent my adolescence in Alt Urgell, near the Pyrenees, and started at the age of 19 the Mountain Guide course in Val d'Aran, Spain, where I specialized my mountain skiing and alpinism techniques.

I also enrolled myself in the forest rangers in Pont de Suert (Spain), an experience that allowed me to live in direct contact with nature, to train in skiing and ice climbing during winter time and to perfect my climbing techniques.

Today I live in the Val d'Aran, where I work as a mountain guide and lead groups in the nearby Val d'Aran. During summer, you can find me in the Chamonix Valley, where I work in collaboration with the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix.

I have been part of the Women Alpinism Group of Catalonia (Grupo Feminino de Tecnificacion de Alpinismo de Catalunya) and of the National Team of Alpinism. These positions exposed me to professional mountaneering experiences and high-level competitions, such as the World Alpinism Championship that took place in Ukraine and where together with my team we conquered the 4th position. Today I continue my formation to become a Mountain Guide.

Languages

French | English | Catalan

Certificates

AEGM | UIMLA

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