Italy, France & Switzerland | TMB Vitesse

A quicker version of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc.

"We started our trip in Chamonix. We traveled to Courmayeur over the alps by the cable cars. We used large capacity backpacks for luggage, so they were allowed on the cable cars. We then walked to the hotel in Courmayeur. There was about a mile or so without sidewalks, but most of it was quite nice. Experiencing the massive scale of Mt. Blanc from the cable cars greatly enriched our experience of the mountain. We were really happy that we started our hike with an aerial view. It was a tremendous perspective that can't be gained from the ground."- William Pable
"I loved the physical challenge of the hike. I enjoyed the amazing views of the alps and getting to visit so many different places. The food was delicious and it was a great experience to taste a variety of traditional dishes from different countries."- Evelyn Wallace

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Trip Highlights:

Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc in seven days.
Behold Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak.
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, and we use comfortable accommodations, primarily three and four star inns and hotels, as our bases, with the exception of two nights in simpler inns high in the Alps. Hiking days are challenging, but the scenery is breathtaking, and at the end of the day a comfortable bed, hot shower and four or five course dinner await.

The unique combination of good accommodations and spectacular hiking makes this tour a wonderful reward for the physically fit.

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Trip Itinerary

Choose from our standard itinerary or customize the trek by adding or subtracting days.

Day 1 - Arrive in Courmayeur

Independently transfer to Courmayeur. Overnight in a well-appointed four-star hotel not far from the pedestrian zone.

Day 2 - Courmayeur to Val Ferret

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.

Day 3 - Val Ferret to Champex

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.

Day 4 - Champex to Trient

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.

Day 5 - Trient to Argentière

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.

Day 6 - Argentière to Chamonix

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.

Day 7 - Depart

Awaken to a delicious French breakfast, then depart. An early afternoon flight from Geneva can easily be met.

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Trip Rating

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EFFORT

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Trip Ratings Explained

Self-Guided Tour

Mid June-Mid September

Only the following pre-reserved tour dates are available for 2025:
June 17 – 23
June 20 – 26
June 22 – 28
July 8 – 14
July 10 – 16
August 2 – 8
August 6 – 12
August 9 – 15
September 2 – 8
September 7 – 13

Pricing
$2,780 per person double
Single (+$450)

Private Guided Tour

Mid June-Mid September

Pricing
$5,110 per person double
Single (+$450)

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 everywhere except Chamonix

Luggage Transfer

All nights.
Luggage restrictions: one soft-sided bag per person (wheels okay) no more than 33 lbs/15 kg. Extra baggage will be an additional charge.
*$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.