What are the best months for hiking tours starting from Chamonix?

Plan your hike between mid-June and mid-September when the weather is most reliable. July and August are the busiest months, but they offer the best conditions with clear skies and open trails. Local hotels like the Aguille du Midi and La Verticale often tell their guests these months give you the best chance of good hiking weather.

How many hours of hiking per day should I expect on tours from Chamonix?

Most days you'll be on the trail for 5 to 8 hours, walking between 6 and 12 miles with climbs of 2,000 to 3,300 feet. If you're doing the full Tour du Mont Blanc, expect about 6 to 7 hours of hiking each day. For easier options like Mont Blanc Highlights, you'll spend about 4 to 5 hours walking daily.

What level of fitness is required for hiking tours starting from Chamonix?

You'll need to be in good shape since you'll walk 6 to 8 hours daily with some serious uphill sections. The trails include steep ups and downs, as TourRadar travelers note. Two particularly challenging spots are the climb to Col de Tricot at 7,000 feet and Brevent at 8,300 feet.

How much does a typical hiking tour starting from Chamonix cost?

Tours cost between $2,500 and $6,700. If you want luxury, the Walking Tour du Mont Blanc Premium runs about $6,750. More moderate options like Mont Blanc Highlights cost around $2,700. Most people spend between $300 and $450 per day on their tour.

What are the common starting points within Chamonix for these treks?

Most hikes begin from a few key spots: the Les Houches cable car station, Les Praz village where you can catch the lift to La Flegere, or the Aiguille du Midi cable car base. Many trails also start right from downtown Chamonix, making it easy to reach the Brevent-Flegere area or valley trails.

What type of accommodation can I expect on hiking tours from Chamonix?

You'll find a mix of places to stay, from nice 3 and 4-star hotels in Chamonix like Hotel Les Gourmets and Hotel la Verticale to simple mountain huts along the trails. If you're doing the Tour du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek, you'll split your nights between regular hotels, local inns, and mountain refuges.

10 Best Chamonix Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips

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Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc
Duration
8 days
Destinations
France Italy Switzerland
Age Range
Ages 15+
Mountain
Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
From
NZ$6,860per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek
4.7 (99 traveler reviews)
"Beautiful views, great scenery. The views of Mont Blanc were amazing. Simply brilliant."
Neil, traveled in August
Duration
15 days
Destinations
France Switzerland Italy
Age Range
Ages 16+
Mountain
Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
From
NZ$6,449per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights
4.6 (164 traveler reviews)
"We were extremely happy with the entire trip and found having walking poles very useful."
Debbie, traveled in June
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Chamonix, Les Houches, Les Contamines-Montjoie,Mont Blanc,Courmayeur,Argentiere+3 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Mountain
Mont Blanc Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
From
NZ$4,712per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Tour du Mont Blanc TMB Circuit
4.7 (14 traveler reviews)
"The scenery was stunning every day, and we had perfect weather the whole trip."
Linda, traveled in August
Duration
13 days
Destinations
France Italy Switzerland
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Mont Blanc AlpsMont Blanc Circuit+1 more
Operated in
English, Italian
Operator
No Roads Expeditions
From
NZ$8,425per person
+$2,235 upfront costs
Price based on Shared Room
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Mont Blanc Explorer
4.6 (16 traveler reviews)
"Great experience overall. Love our local CEO, Jo was experienced and shared with us her great knowledge of the region."
Chong, traveled in August
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Chamonix, Les Houches, Courmayeur
Age Range
Ages 12+
Mountain
Mont Blanc Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
From
NZ$3,539per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Hiking & Trekking
Trekking Mont Blanc
4.5 (23 traveler reviews)
"Tougher than I expected, but more spectacularly beautiful. Glad I did it!!"
Mary, traveled in July
Duration
10 days
Destinations
France Italy Switzerland
Age Range
Ages 12+
Mountain
Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
From
NZ$3,619per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Mont Blanc Highlights
4.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"Wonderful guided hikes, all different and amazing views. Tourradar really surpassed all my expectations."
Lynda, traveled in August
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Chamonix, Les Houches, Aiguille du Midi
Age Range
Ages 15+
Mountain
Mont Blanc Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
From
NZ$5,490per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Tour du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek
4.6 (42 traveler reviews)
"The trip was my major concern, but Adrian was very attentive to our safety."
Nancy, traveled in August
Duration
15 days
Destinations
France Switzerland Italy
Age Range
Ages 16+
Mountain
Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
From
NZ$11,288per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Hiking & Trekking
Mont Blanc Walks – Short Break
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Les Houches, Aiguille du Midi
Age Range
Ages 16+
Mountain
Mont Blanc Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
From
NZ$2,210per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Hiking & Trekking
Walking Tour du Mont Blanc
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi
Age Range
Ages 16+
Regions
Mont Blanc AlpsCosmique Route+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
From
NZ$3,500per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Walking Tour du Mont Blanc - Premium
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi
Age Range
Ages 16+
Regions
Mont Blanc AlpsCosmique Route+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
From
NZ$4,307per person
Price based on Shared Room
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