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Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided

11 days / 10 nights

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Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc the self-guided way and complete this classic long-distance trek in 11 days, covering all the stages and fully experiencing its beauty.

Starting point

Les Houches

Finish point

Les Houches

Season

From June to September

Technical level

3/5

Fitness level

4/5

Tour type

Hut-to-Hut

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  • Complete the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc in its entirety
  • Hike 11 days across 170 kilometers of spectacular alpine beauty
  • Sleep in cozy mountain huts and boutique hotels and enjoy their authentic food
  • Travel on foot through 3 European countries – France, Italy, and Switzerland

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

9 nights in (mountain) huts with half-board
1 night in a 3-star hotel with breakfast
Digital guidebook with itinerary, route instructions, and practical information
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your hike

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Airport transfer
Extra night in Chamonix or Les Houches
Hotel upgrades
Luggage transfer
Luggage transfer
Priority support
Private rooms
Single supplement

What to bring to the tour

  • Hiking shoes/boots
  • 25 to 45-liter backpack
  • Base layer
  • Sports T-shirts
  • Hiking shorts
  • Hiking water-repellent pants
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Midlayer
  • Sports socks and underwear
  • Leisurewear for evenings
  • Down jacket
  • Gloves
  • Shade hat/cap
  • Warm headwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking poles
  • ID card or passport
  • Snacks
  • Cash
  • Water bottles or hydration pack
  • Sleeping liner
  • Toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Small first aid kit
  • Test

With all of its grandeur, Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most exciting and rewarding hikes in the world. Circumnavigating the massif of Mont Blanc, it leads through France, Italy, and Switzerland, passing valleys and mountainsides of each country along its journey around Western Europe's highest peak.

11 stages and around 170 kilometers is the TMB’s official length, making this the classic self-guided version of the trail. It is for anyone who wants to take the full journey and experience this beautiful hike in its entirety. If you find yourself short on time, you can always take on the best stages in just 5 days! And if you'd feel more comfortable with a guide accompanying you, we are happy to invite you on guided hike.

The stages described in this 11-day itinerary of Tour du Mont Blanc are not set in stone, as many offer alternatives – some make it more leisurely and others explore additional gems in the area.

Although technically not demanding, hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc self-guided still requires a great deal of preparation and planning. You also must fit enough to be able to hike from 5-7 hours per day in diverse terrain for more than a week.

While we mostly leave the conditioning part to you, we take care of everything else. Combining our off-trail research and hiking experience, we take your wishes and preferences to best advise you on which specific route to take. We then book all of your accommodations and other services that you need. And a few weeks before setting off, you’ll get the detailed digital guidebook with the planned GPS route, and you’re ready to go.

The Tour du Mont Blanc self-guided awaits you!

Frequently Asked Questions

The ideal time for hut-to-hut hiking across Europe generally falls between mid-June and late September. However, this can vary depending on the region and the specific trail you’re considering. Elevations and local climate conditions play a role, particularly for trails that cross higher mountain ranges. Always research the current conditions for your chosen route before setting out, and be aware that many mountain huts operate only within the main hiking season, limiting the feasibility of multi-day excursions outside this timeframe.

We’ve rated our tours on a difficulty scale from 1 to 5 — with 1 being the easiest and 5 the most difficult.

The difficulty level of a tour tells you how fit you need to be and how much hiking is involved. Most of our tours are appropriate for people who are regularly active and can hike for about five to seven hours per day.

Technical difficulty means how skilled you need to be to hike on the path. Level 1 means the trail is smooth and wide (like a gravel road), while 5 means the surface is uneven and exposed, and you have to use your hands to help yourself move forward. In practice, that means that the higher the level, the more surefooted and skilled in scrambling you need to be.

You should book your tour as soon as possible, as many accommodations along the trail fill up quickly. That way, you can ensure that you have a place to stay.

In case of an injury, it is best to call the local emergency services. You might find yourself in the wilderness, unable to continue without worsening your situation.

Do not worry too much, though. You will be hiking along popular trails, so you will not get stranded even if something happens.

On the other hand, if you feel too tired to continue hiking, you can always stop in any of the towns and villages along the way and use public transport to get to where you want to be.

Most huts along our hut-to-hut hikes are equipped with showers, but they might be a matter of whether there has been any rainfall lately. Do not expect too much, as mountain huts are not luxurious hotels.

No. The huts provide blankets and pillows for comfort. However, you should bring your sleeping liner so they will not have to wash their bed linen every day.

Cell reception is unreliable in the mountains. If you can see a town, you will likely have a reception. The same goes for mountain huts. If you cannot get it inside, try stepping outside. Wifi is available only at select lodges; most do not have it.

If you dress appropriately, most stages can be done even in light rain. However, if a storm is forecasted, do not hike. In that case, you should wait until the storm passes, even if that means spending a day at the hut.

Ratings & Reviews

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5.0 average rating

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Sienna Heath

Verified customer · 2 months ago

I could not recommend Hut to Hut enough. I am a young, solo female traveller and Hut to Hut made the whole experience so easy and comfortable. The instructions, guide and all provided applications are very straightforward and easy to follow, and if there are any issues their customer service is amazing. And the price is incredibly reasonable with my hike including accomodation and some food.

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