Seven days. 70 miles. Three countries. One unforgettable adventure through the Alps.

Note: This is the exact same itinerary as Trip 2.

Join Travel Light on the Tour du Mont Blanc, hiking approximately 70 miles through France, Italy, and Switzerland on one of the world's most iconic long-distance trails. Cross mountain passes, hike through alpine valleys, stay in remote mountain refugios, and experience some of the most incredible scenery in Europe.

This adventure begins and ends in Chamonix, France, where you'll meet your fellow travelers, host, and guide, and get ready to take on the Alps together.

Our itinerary covers approximately 70 miles of the 105-mile TMB loop and includes 4 nights in family-owned mountain refugios and 5 nights in hotels. In the refugios, you'll stay in shared dorm rooms and enjoy the classic hut-to-hut experience: hearty mountain meals, hot showers, communal dinners, and the chance to make new friends from around the world. Luggage transfer is included on all but one day, so you'll experience hut-to-hut trekking without carrying all of your gear on your back.

And then there's one of our favorite parts: a full spa recovery day in Courmayeur, Italy, included with your trip. After four days of hiking, you'll trade your hiking clothes for a bathrobe and spend the day soaking, relaxing, and recovering before returning to the trail. This is something you won't find on other TMB group trips.

Age Requirement: 21+

Trip Host: Sam Eggleston

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⭐Spend two nights in Chamonix, one of the Alps' most iconic mountain towns

⭐Hike through three countries on foot

⭐Recovery in Courmayeur with a full alpine spa day included

⭐3-course meals every night on trail

⭐ Learn from an expert local guide throughout the trek

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a challenging multi-day trek with significant elevation gain and loss. Over 7 days of hiking, expect approximately 6 to 12 miles per day and 7 to 10 hours on the trail each day. Daily elevation gain and descent can reach up to approximately 4,300 feet. The terrain varies throughout the trek and includes rocky, uneven mountain trails; steep climbs and descents; roots; and potentially wet or muddy conditions.

This trip is best for intermediate hikers and above. Multi-day trekking experience is not required, but prior hiking experience is. You should be comfortable hiking longer distances with significant elevation gain and loss and prepared to do so for multiple days in a row.

Signing up for this trip means committing to training and arriving physically prepared. We will provide a training guide and packing list to help you prepare, but it is your responsibility to put in the work before the trip.

Luggage transfer is included on all days except one. You are required to carry your own hiking daypack each day with your water, layers, rain gear, personal items, and anything else you’ll need on the trail. On the one day when luggage transfer is not available, you’ll also need to carry your overnight items.

Our goal is for you to arrive prepared not only to complete the trip, but also to enjoy the experience, feel strong, and take in just how incredible this trek really is.

This trip is for adventurous travelers who already enjoy hiking and are excited to challenge themselves on a multi-day trek through the Alps. You should have prior hiking experience, a good level of fitness, and be willing to train for the demands of the Tour du Mont Blanc.

This trip may be a great fit if you:

• Have a solid hiking foundation. You're comfortable with longer hikes, significant elevation gain and loss, and spending several hours at a time on mountain trails.

• Are ready for 7 days of hiking. You understand that the challenge isn't just one difficult day. You'll be hiking consecutive days, and you're willing to train so your body is prepared for the cumulative mileage and elevation.

• Are excited about both the challenge and the experience. You're comfortable with varied mountain terrain, changing weather, and a mix of hotels and mountain refugio dorms, and you're excited to experience the Alps as part of a supportive group of travelers.

Meet the group in Chamonix, France. We recommend arriving by noon. Hotel check in is at 4 PM. Leave your backpacks at the front desk and take some time to explore the charming town and enjoy a bit of shopping. Get your backpack ready for the trek ahead and come together for a group orientation with your host and local guide at 4:30 PM. Welcome Dinner around 6 PM.

Meals Included: D

Accommodation: Hotel Plan B, Chamonix or similar

Our TMB journey begins! We’ll take a 15-minute van transfer to Les Houches, ride the Bellevue Cable Car, and begin our hike to Refuge Nant Borrant

France - The trail meanders down through pleasant hamlets and verdant woodland. It’s a long day but undemanding in terms of exposure and almost completely downhill, apart from the final hour ascending to Nant Borrant.

Meals Included: B, PL (packed lunch), D

Approx. hiking distance: 12 miles (19 km)

Elevation Gain: 990 ft. (300 m)

Elevation Loss: 2,805 ft. (850 m)

Accommodation: Refuge Nant Borrant or similar

Hike from Nant Borrant to Auberge de la Nova.

France - This is a big day with two cols to climb. The descent from the Col du Croix du Bonhomme to Les Chapieux will take around 2.5 -3 hours. There are two refugios along the route to stop for a piece of pie and a cold beverage.

Meals Included: B, PL, D

Approx. hiking distance: 10 miles (16 km)

Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft. (1,000 m)

Elevation Loss: 3,200 ft. (970 m)

Accommodation: Auberge de la Nova or similar

Hike from Auberge de la Nova to Cabane du Combale.

France ➡ Italy - Crossing over the Col de la Seigne from France into Italy. Optional stop at Refuge Mottets for a crepe and a coffee. From the top of the Col it will take an hour to get to Elisabetta, stop for a refreshment, then continue another 1 hour on a gradual downhill and flat road to Cabane Combale. Optional 20-minute hike to Lac Miage, wear your hiking shoes.

Meals Included: B, PL, D

Approx. hiking distance: 12 miles (19 km)

Elevation Gain: 3,630 ft. (1,100 m)

Elevation Loss: 1,500 ft. (460 m)

Accommodation: Cabane du Combale or similar

Hike from Cabane Combale to Courmayeur.

Italy - A demanding stage rewarded by the jaw dropping scenery of the rugged Mont Blanc massif. We start off strong with a significant elevation gain. Opportunity to take a chair lift and a gondola down to Courmayeur. Check into hotel. Dinner at your leisure.

Meals Included: B, PL

Approx. hiking distance: 6 miles (10 km)

Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft. (580 m)

Accommodation: Hotel Walser or similar

Private transfer to spa. Spend the day unwinding at a stunning alpine spa with breathtaking mountain views. Soak in hot tubs, cycle through a variety of saunas, or sneak in a nap in one of the quiet relaxation rooms. Buffet lunch included. Return by public bus to Courmayeur. Dinner at your leisure.

Meals Included: B, L

No hiking today :)

Accommodation: Hotel Walser or similar

Hike from Courmayeur to Chalet Val Ferret, Bus Back

Italy - Today we will hike with our daypacks from Courmayeur to Chalet Val Ferret and take a public bus back to Courmayeur. Incredible views and significant gains today! Optional stop for refreshments at two refugios along the way. Public bus back to Courmayeur. Dinner at your leisure.

Meals Included: B, PL

Approx. hiking distance: 12 miles (19 km)

Elevation Gain: 3,560 ft. (1,080 m)

Elevation Loss: 990 ft. (300 m)

Accommodation: Hotel Walser or similar

Transfer to Chalet Val Ferret, hike to Hotel Edelweiss.

Italy ➡ Switzerland - 8:15 AM transfer - We will take a van back near our ending point of yesterday’s hike (Chalet Val Ferret)  and continue walking. From the top of the Grand Col Ferret it’s all downhill into the Swiss Val Ferret (stop for ice cream) and to the village La Fouly. The landscape changes dramatically as you enter Switzerland. Gone are the jagged icy peaks so dramatically framing the last few days. Gentle pastures, charming hamlets and wooden chalets flying the Swiss flag greet you.

Meals Included: B, L, D

Approx. hiking distance: 10 miles 16 km)

Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft. (980 m)

Elevation Loss: 1,300 ft. (400 m)

Accommodation: Hotel Edelweiss or similar

Hike from Hotel Edelweiss to Champex Lac, transfer to Chamonix

Switzerland ➡ France Today’s hike takes us to Champex Lac, a dreamy Swiss lakeside village, but not without one last giant uphill, of course! We will celebrate the completion of our trek with a dip in the lake and then take a private transport back to Chamonix at 4 PM. Check into Plan B. Final group dinner.

Meals Included: B, L, D

Approx. hiking distance: 10 miles (16 km)

Elevation Gain: 1,700ft. (510 m)

Elevation Loss: 2,150 ft. (650 m)

Accommodation: Hotel Plan B, Chamonix or similar

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before saying goodbye to your new trekking family and beginning your journey home.

Meals Included: B

Travel Light trips are about so much more than the places we visit. They're about the people we meet, the conversations we share, and the way we show up for one another along the way. We pride ourselves on creating a connected, welcoming group experience, working with excellent local guides, sharing plenty of laughs and meaningful conversations, and supporting each other through every part of the journey.

We want these adventures to remind you how good it feels to spend time in nature, move your body, meet people who are different from you, and step outside your comfort zone. Maybe you find something you genuinely love and bring more of it into your everyday life, or maybe a stranger you meet on the trip becomes a lifelong friend and future travel buddy. Our hope is that you come home with more than incredible memories. We hope you come home inspired to spend more time doing the things that make you feel fully alive.

Deposit 

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