Itinerary
- Day 1
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
You'll arrive in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and get settled into your accommodation. This is your chance to organize gear, grab dinner somewhere local, and rest up before the hiking begins tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Mont-Blanc - Day 2
Chamonix to Argentière
Take the telecabine up to Planpraz and follow the balcony trail with views of Mont-Blanc's north face, Les Bossons Glacier, and Mer de Glace. You'll hike to the lakes at Chéserys, then make your way down to Argentière village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Telecabine ride to Planpraz
- Independent walking route with panoramic views of Mont-Blanc north face, Les Bossons Glacier, and Mer de Glace
- Balcony trail hiking to lakes of Chéserys
- Descent to Argentière
Landmarks/POIs Mont-Blanc North Face Les Bossons Glacier Mer de Glace Lakes of Chéserys - Day 3
Argentière to Champex
A 20-minute bus transfer gets you to Trient. From there, choose between the scenic balcony trail through alpine pastures overlooking the Rhone Valley or the tougher route via la fenêtre d'Arpette. Both paths head down to Champex, Switzerland where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Organized bus transfer to Trient (approximately 20 minutes)
- Independent hiking route with two options: Bovine pastures balcony trail or challenging déroute via la fenêtre d'Arpette
- Descent to Champex
Optional Activities
- More challenging hiking déroute via la fenêtre d'Arpette
Landmarks/POIs Rhone Valley - Day 4
Champex to Courmayeur
After breakfast, catch a local bus across Val Fouly and hike through pastures to Grand Col Ferret at 2537m, crossing from Switzerland into Italy. There's an optional side trip to Tête Ferret if you want. Descend into Italian Val Ferret, then a short bus ride takes you to Courmayeur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local bus transfer across Val Fouly
- Self-guided hiking through pastures to Grand Col Ferret (2537m)
- Border crossing from Switzerland to Italy at Grand Col Ferret
- Descent to Italian Val Ferret
- Bus transfer to Courmayeur
Optional Activities
- Detour to Tête Ferret
Landmarks/POIs Grand Col Ferret Tête Ferret Val Fouly - Day 5
Courmayeur to Les Chapieux
A local bus takes you to La Visaille. You'll climb through Val Veny to Elisabetta Refuge and continue to Col de la Seigne, crossing back from Italy into France. Optional Lake Miage visit is available at the foot of Miage Glacier. End the day at a gîte or refuge in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local bus transfer to La Visaille
- Hiking climb through Val Veny to Elisabetta Refuge
- Ascent to Col de la Seigne (Seigne Pass)
- Border crossing from Italy back to France
- Descent to Refuge Les Mottets or Les Chapieux
Optional Activities
- Detour to glacial Lake Miage at foot of Miage Glacier
- Detour via le Balcon de Chécrouí and le Mont Fortin
Landmarks/POIs Val Veny Elisabetta Refuge Col de la Seigne Lake Miage Miage Glacier - Day 6
Les Chapieux to Les Contamines-Montjoie
Today brings you to the highest point at Col des Fours (2665m). You'll pass through Col du Bonhomme mountain pass, enter Montjoie Valley, then cross into Vallée des Glaciers with views around you. Finish by descending via the old Roman road to Notre Dame de la Gorge chapel and Les Contamines-Montjoie.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking to Col des Fours (2665m) - highest point of tour
- Descent through Col du Bonhomme mountain pass
- Crossing into Montjoie Valley
- Hiking through Vallée des Glaciers
- Descent via old Roman road to Notre Dame de la Gorge chapel
- Arrival in Les Contamines-Montjoie
Landmarks/POIs Col des Fours Col du Bonhomme Montjoie Valley Vallée des Glaciers Notre Dame de la Gorge Chapel - Day 7
Les Contamines-Montjoie to Chamonix
Your final hiking day starts with a free transfer to La Gruvaz. Head through Champel village to Bionnassay Glacier, or take the alternative via Col du Tricot at 2100m if you prefer views of Dômes de Miage and Chamonix Valley. Descend to Les Houches, then catch a bus back to Chamonix.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free transfer to La Gruvaz
- Ascent through Champel village to Bionnassay Glacier or alternative route via Col du Tricot (2100m)
- Descent to Les Houches village
- Bus transfer to Chamonix
Optional Activities
- Alternative route via Col du Tricot (2100m) with views of Dômes de Miage and Chamonix Valley
Landmarks/POIs Bionnassay Glacier Col du Tricot Dômes de Miage Chamonix Valley - Day 8
Departure
Departure day marks the end of your self-guided hiking tour around Mont-Blanc. Time to head home with memories of the high passes and glacier views.
