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Tour du Mont Blanc Self Guided Itineraries

GO do the Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided

The Tour du Mont Blanc trek is the most iconic hike in the Alps. We offer itineraries of various lengths with the option for luggage transfer and the option for airport to airport service, meaning we'll book all your accommodation and transportation.

TMB 14-day

Relaxed Itinerary

Enjoy the Tour du Mont Blanc to its fullest. This itinerary allows ample time to enjoy the villages and restaurants along the way, keeping the days shorter and less strenuous. Recommended for those unsure about their fitness level on the trail.
Ultralight and Classic Packages

From 2,600€ Tax Included

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TMB 11-day

Stretched Itinerary

Optimized for hikers who are interested in private rooms and/or luggage transfer, the 11-day Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary distributes the hiking days just right for those seeking comfort and civilization while on the trail.
Ultralight, Classic and Comfort Packages

From 2,080€ Tax Included

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TMB 11-day

Pre-Booked Itinerary

Optimized for hikers who are interested in private rooms and/or luggage transfer, the 11-day Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary distributes the hiking days just right for those seeking comfort and civilization while on the trail.

We have a very small number of Pre-Booked, itineraries available.
Classic Package

From 2,080€ Tax Included

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TMB 10-day

Standard Itinerary

This is the classic way to do the Tour du Mont Blanc. A 10-day circuit of the tour is a challenge, but it gives enough time to cover the entire tour and to enjoy everything it has to offer. This is our recommended itinerary for most hikers.
Ultralight and Classic Packages

No longer available for 2026

From 1,760€ Tax Included

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TMB 8-day

Rushed Itinerary

If you don't have the time to do the standard 10-day itinerary, this is a great way to complete the circuit on a tight schedule. This itinerary uses lifts and other transportation options to make the route feasible in 8 days. A high fitness level is required.

From 1,410€ Tax Included

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TMB 7-day

Ultra Rush Itinerary

This itinerary is almost the same as the 8-day Rush Itinerary, except it leaves off the last connection between La Flégère and Le Brévent. The last day on this itinerary is a challenge and the entire itinerary requires a high level of fitness. 
Ultralight and Classic Packages

From 1,240€ Tax Included

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TMB 6-day

Northern Half Itinerary

When you don't have time to do the entire Tour du Mont Blanc, doing half of it is a great option. Beginning in Courmayeur and ending in Chamonix, the northern half of the Tour du Mont Blanc delivers incredible views and comfortable accommodation options.
Ultralight, Classic and Comfort Packages

From 980€ Tax Included

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TMB 5-day

Southern Half Itinerary

When you don't have time to do the entire Tour du Mont Blanc, doing half of it is a great option. Beginning in Chamonix and ending in Courmayeur, the southern half of the Tour du Mont Blanc covers the most remote section of the trail, offering incredible views. The accommodation on the southern half is more basic than the northern half.
Ultralight and Classic Packages

From 780€ Tax Included

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Quick Facts About Our Tour du Mont Blanc Itineraries

Clockwise or Counterclockwise?

Our Tour du Mont Blanc itineraries all travel counterclockwise on the Tour du Mont Blanc. We do this for several reasons:

  • The ladder section above Argentière: Doing the Tour du Mont Blanc in the counterclockwise direction means you ascend the ladders, which tends to be more comfortable than descending. It also allows most hikers to reach the ladders early enough in the day to avoid 2-way traffic on the ladders.
  • The Fenêtre d'Arpette variant: Doing this in the counterclockwise direction is more comfortable and it is easier to follow the trail.
  • Encounter less hikers: Doing the Tour du Mont Blanc counterclockwise also means you'll encounter less hikers on a daily basis, because the majority of Tour du Mont Blanc hikers will be traveling with you and not against you.

Start at Les Houches or at Le Brévent?

Our itineraries that cover the full Tour du Mont Blanc begin at the Le Brévent gondola station above Chamonix, instead of where most hikers begin at Les Houches. We do this for a couple reasons:

  • Starting at Le Brévent means you have the best views of the entire tour on the first and on the last day. This is not only a much more spectacular way to start the tour than by starting at Les Houches, but it also splits up the days on the Grand Balcony (the two days above Chamonix before Les Houches), so you have better chances to have great weather and views from this stretch at least once during your tour.
  • There are no private rooms or luggage deliveries available along the Grand Balcony. Splitting the Grand Balcony onto the bookends of the tour increases the nights where private rooms are available for customers who book the Classic and Comfort Package.

The downside of starting at Le Brévent is that your first day is has a lot of downhill. If you would like to start in Les Houches instead of at Le Brévent, please just let us know when you submit your booking. We can easily set up your itinerary this way.

North or South?

If you only have time to do half the route, here are the factors to consider when deciding which section of the Tour du Mont Blanc to hike:

North: Starting in Courmayeur and ending at the Le Brévent gondola station above Chamonix

  • This section is less remote and travels more through civilization
  • The accommodation along this stretch is more comfortable. There are more hotels along this stretch
  • There are more accommodations on this stretch where luggage can be delivered
  • Because this stretch spends more time in civilization, there are more options for accommodation, which means there is more availability than on the southern stretch. This also applies to private rooms.

South: Starting at the La Flégère gondola station above Chamonix and ending in Courmayeur

  • This section is more remote than the northern section and has a more wild and backcountry feeling
  • There is a long stretch in the south where mountain huts are the only option for accommodation. This makes the accommodation more rustic along this stretch
  • There are less accommodations where luggage can be delivered
  • Because of the remote nature of this stretch, accommodation options are limited, and there is less availability than on the northern stretch. This especially applies to private rooms. This sometimes makes longer hiking days necessary

 

 

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