Around Mont Blanc 7 days classic

Specification

7 days / 6 nights

Grade :

Moderate / **
5 hours of non-consecutive walk per day

accommodation :

Nights in dormitories

Number of participants :

minimum 6, maximum 14

Luggage :

Bags carried by mule or van

Departure dates :

Sunday to Saturday
In green: guaranteed départure

Price : 998

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Highlights

• Unique mule-supported trek for a light pack experience
• Stunning refuges with panoramic Alpine views
• Immersion in the beauty of Mont Blanc across three countries

Between us

Discover the magic of the Mont Blanc massif with comfort and ease!

How to get there

Airport : Geneva
Train station : Le Fayet St Gervais, Chamonix

Including :

International mountain leader, full board,
luggage transfer

Excluding :

transport to the meeting point
drinks
cancellation insurance and repatriation

Around Mont Blanc 7 days classic

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif on a 7-day trek where comfort meets nature. With mules carrying your bags, explore remote refuges like Bertone above Courmayeur, Elisabetta near Italian glaciers, and Bonhomme in France’s wild heights. Enjoy this unique experience with a light pack, letting you fully savor the stunning Alpine landscapes.

Follow in the footsteps of Horace-Bénédicte de Saussure on this iconic route. Crossing three countries, you’ll traverse high passes and panoramic trails, discovering blooming meadows, sparkling glaciers, and breathtaking views at every step.

Day by day

Day 1 : Le Tour - Col de Balme - La Forclaz

Meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Chalet du Club Alpin in the village of Le Tour. We begin with a stunning ascent to the Col de Balme, offering spectacular views of iconic peaks such as Mont Blanc, the Aiguille Verte, Les Drus, and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. You will cross the French-Swiss border to reach La Forclaz, where you will spend the night.

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910
4h30

Day 2 : La Forclaz - Champex - La Fouly

The day begins with a climb to the Bovine alpine pastures, offering magnificent views of the Rhône Valley and the Oberland peaks in the background. The afternoon ends with a bus transfer to the peaceful village of La Fouly, nestled in the heart of the Swiss mountains.

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850
5H30

Day 3 : La Fouly - Rifugio Elena

We cross the Grand Col Ferret, one of the highest points of the trek, leaving Switzerland and entering Italy. The imposing and majestic Pré de Bar Glacier accompanies you to Rifugio Elena, where you will spend the night facing this spectacular glacial landscape.

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530
5h

Day 4 : Rifugio Elena - Rifugio Bertone

A beautiful day in the Italian alpine meadows of La Saxe, with constant views of the impressive Grandes Jorasses and the Dent du Géant. You will arrive at Rifugio Bertone, perched high above Courmayeur, offering breathtaking views over the valley.

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700
5h

Day 5 : Rifugio Bertone - Rifugio Elisabetta

After passing through Courmayeur, where you can indulge in some Italian gelato, the hike continues through Val Veni, with incredible views of the Miage Glacier and Combal Lake. The ascent to Col Chécroui leads to Rifugio Elisabetta, surrounded by the majestic glaciers of Mont Blanc.

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1270
6h

Day 6 : Rifugio Elisabetta - Refuge du Bonhomme

Today, you leave Italy via the Col de la Seigne, with its impressive rock formations and the Estelette Glacier. Back in France, you descend through the alpine meadows of Ville des Glaciers, the perfect spot to enjoy some Beaufort cheese. The stage ends with an ascent to the Col des Fours and the Col du Bonhomme.

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1070
6h

Day 7 : Refuge du Bonhomme - Contamines Montjoie

On this final day, the descent takes you through the Beaufortain, often called the "Tyrol of the French Alps." The trail leads through the Contamines Montjoie Nature Reserve, following the ancient Roman road to Notre Dame de la Gorge. The trek ends around 2:00 p.m., with a return by taxi to the starting point or the nearest train station.

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4h
paul
26/06/2024
My trip was really enjoyable. So well organised and our guide Nicole was such a great character which added So much to the experience. I'll definitely be going on another walk holiday.
Young
03/10/2023
It was my first multi-day through hike ever, and I was extremely fortunate that I chose Cairn Trekking’s 7-day TMB, and more importantly, I was more than grateful for our guide, Matthieu, who taught me many trekking techniques that helped me pull through the journey. He also led us to hike a few unusual variations, which, if unguided, were impossible for me to even know. The mule also was a big blessing to help me finish the trip, as I did have to carry some extra things due to special health issues. Although Cairn was pretty unknown in the US and I took a leap of faith when I booked the TMB trip a few months ago, I was so happy that I met many wonderful people, who showed me a totally new experience. Oh BTW, I found that the trip cost I paid directly to Cairn, was much lower than what I would have paid if I booked essentially the identical trip that was offered by another tour company but was actually led by Cairn (as the outsourced tour provider).
Ann
11/06/2023
Our guide, Phillipe, was excellent! He knew everything about Mont Blanc. He was very considerate of different hiking levels. The lunches he provided were tasty and healthy.

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