Italy, France & Switzerland | TMB Vitesse
A quicker version of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc.
Trip Highlights:
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Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc in seven days.
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Behold Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak.
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Walk through three different countries, Italy, France and Switzerland.
For those who want to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc, but have a limited amount of time, we offer the Tour du Mont Blanc Vitesse. Vitesse means “speed” in French, and this shortened TMB itinerary covers the greatest highlights of our standard itinerary in five hiking days instead of eight.
Our abbreviated TMB begins in Courmayeur, Italy, hikes around the east side of Mont Blanc, and finishes in Chamonix, France. Along the way, we take advantage of some little known variations that offer spectacular and unique views of the range. Hiking days are challenging, but the scenery is breathtaking, and at the of the trek you’ll have wonderful memories to share with family and friends.
Based out of a mix of charming country inns, first-class, old world hotels and simple hiker’s hostelries, the unique combination of a variety of accommodations and spectacular hiking makes this trek a wonderful reward for the physically fit. You’ll be pampered at our first-class hotels and experience the more rugged side of the hike with our simple hostelries which have shared facilities and simple fare.
Mont Blanc (15,781 feet), the namesake of this hike, rises more than 12,000 vertical feet above the famous resort village of Chamonix, France where the trek ends. The epitome of everything that is “alpine” in the Alps, Mont Blanc beckons hikers and climbers from around the globe with its snow-white glaciers, sheer cliff walls and chalet-studded valleys.
Trip Elevation
Trip Itinerary
Choose from our standard itinerary or customize the trek by adding or subtracting days.
Independently transfer to Courmayeur. Overnight in a well-appointed four-star hotel not far from the pedestrian zone.
As you traverse from Courmayeur to Val Ferret, across Mont de la Saxe, you are treated to ever-improving views of the Brenva face of Mont Blanc, its most impressive and imposing aspect on our remote, rarely traveled variation.
Distance: 11 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 3300/2100 ft.
The language changes back to French as you ascend the Grand Col Ferret into the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Stunning views of the Grand Combin massif make this a spectacular hike. Descend through pristine meadows to the Swiss Val Ferret. At the end of the hike there is a short transfer to the idyllic lakeside town of Champex.
Distance: 11.5 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2600/3100 ft.
Today you hike into the gorgeous side valley of Le Barmey and stop for lunch at Alpage de Bovine hut, above the beautiful Rhone Valley. Your route ends in Trient, where you stay in a simple mountain hostel with shared bathrooms. Private rooms are subject to availability. You have access to your luggage here.
Distance: 10 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2400 ft.
From Trient, hike via the Col des Posettes. Today is a pleasant, and not particularly strenuous stage of the TMB that offers unbelievable views of the Aiguilles and Mont Blanc. Following a picnic or hut lunch, travel down into the valley to Le Tour and onto Argentière.
Distance: 9 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2500/2700 ft.
This hike along the stunning Grand Balcon Sud offers spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles, or needles, of Chamonix.
Distance: 7 – 9.5 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2500 ft. Options to extend or shorten the hike are available.
Awaken to a delicious French breakfast, then depart. An early afternoon flight from Geneva can easily be met.
Trip Rating
COMFORT
EFFORT
TERRAIN
Self-Guided Tour
2026 – Only offering the following pre-reserved dates:
Please contact us if you have a group of 6 or more.
June 22-28
June 27-July 3
July 2-8
July 6-12
July 10-16 SOLD OUT
July 21-27
July 31-August 6
August 4-10
August 9-15
August 16-22
August 19-25
August 23-29
August 31-September 6
September 4-10 SOLD OUT
September 10-16 SOLD OUT
Pricing
$2,800 per person double
Single (+$800)
Private Guided Tour
Mid June-Mid September
Trip Map
Trip Profile
Duration
6 nights/ 7 days
Hiking up to 11.5 miles
Ascents up to 4500 ft
Tour Package Includes
Custom route descriptions
Four-color topo maps
GPX tracks for each day hike
Luggage transfers: One soft-sided bag (wheels okay) per person no more than 33 lbs/15 kg. Extra baggage will be an additional charge.
Travel instructions
Cultural information and more
Accommodations
4 nights charming country inns and first-class hotels
1 night in Trient, a simple mountain hostel with shared bathrooms, (private rooms are subject to availability)
1 night simple inn / hut with shared bathrooms, (private rooms are subject to availability)
Breakfast + Dinner
Breakfast included daily
Dinner included all nights except in Chamonix
The hostle and simple inn/hut offer traditional, no-frills meals
Luggage Transfer
Luggage transfers are included daily
*$100 supplement for solo hiker
Transportation
Taxi transfers on the standard itinerary are included during the tour between Courmayeur and Chamonix. Public transportation costs are not included in the trip price. If the itinerary includes public transportation, we provide timetables, schedules, and a link to purchase tickets if available.
Gateways
Geneva, Switzerland
