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Tour du Mont Blanc Self Guided 10-day Standard Itinerary TMB-10

Tour du Mont Blanc
Tour du Mont Blanc self guided
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc
Sheep on the Tour du Mont Blanc
Self guided Tour du Mont Blanc
Overview

Highlights

  • GO take in the food and culture in three different countries: France, Switzerland and Italy
  • GO enjoy breathtaking views and high passes while circling the highest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc
  • GO enjoy more comfortable accommodation than what is available on most multi-day hiking tours in the Alps

The Tour du Mont Blanc, or TMB Trek as it is also called, is the most famous hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Alps, and for good reason. This 10-day self guided Tour du Mont Blanc hike loops around the highest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc, which towers over the surrounding landscape at 4,808 meters above sea level. In addition to traveling through some of the most spectacular terrain in the Alps, a full rotation on the Tour du Mont Blanc brings you through France, Switzerland, and Italy. ​
Hikers interested in private rooms and luggage transfer should check out our 11-day Stretched itinerary. The 11-day itinerary is aligned to maximize private rooms and luggage transfers. It is not possible to spend the rest day in Courmayeur on the 10-day itinerary, but is possible on the 11-day itinerary.

We love the Tour du Mont Blanc, but it is not for everybody. This is a very demanding hike with a lot of elevation gain over high passes. There is also an exposed section of ladders that is not everybody's cup of tea. Thanks to its popularity, the Tour du Mont Blanc is becoming increasingly crowded and expensive. We do encourage you to take a look at our other Trekking Tours before deciding for the TMB.​

Although this tour is feasible from mid-June to mid-September, it is likely to encounter problematic snowfields in late-June, and snowstorms in early September.

Length        10 days

Season        mid-June to mid-September

Airport       Geneva, Switzerland alternately, Zurich or Milan

Physical Condition High

Technical Difficulty

Read more about difficulty ratings

Responsible Travel Score:
11/15 Responsible Traveler
(detailed summary available in Tour Documents)

Itinerary
Map
Skills Required
Tour Documents
Pricing
Add-ons
Accommodation and Meals
Season and Timing

We accept bookings up to 21 days prior to the start date of the tour

Only 20% payment due at the time of booking!

Current Availability

Updated September 10th, 2024

 

We are currently accepting bookings for 2025 tours. Although reservations are not yet open for all accommodations on this route, we are checking in regularly with the accommodations and will make reservations as they open up.

 

Note that finding availability on this route can be challenging, and accommodations fill up earlier each year. For this reason, we recommend you book this itinerary as soon as you are ready.

 

2025 pricing will be released on October 15th. Until then, it is possible to book 2025 tours at 2024 prices. Add-ons will not be bookable until after October 15th. It is possible to book your tour without add-ons and to include them later, more than 30 days prior to the first day of your tour.

 

You can book the tour online by following the green button, “GO Book the Tour.”

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Booking Process

  1. Initiate the booking process by selecting the green button labeled, GO Book the Tour
  2. Complete the fields in the booking process and continue on to process the deposit (usually 20%, sometimes 30%) via Paypal (Paypal account not needed)
  3. We'll start checking availability and working on your bookings. As long as there is availability, we will book the accommodations and send you your eGuidebook within 21 days of the booking (this may take longer for custom tours and last-minute tours). This will include GPS waypoints of the accommodations and will be in a format that can be saved on your smartphone for convenient use on the tour. If any changes need to be made during the tour, there will be a phone number available to you during the tour, although additional charges may apply

If there are any issues with availability, we will contact you and work with you to find an alternative solution. If we are unable to find one, we will refund the deposit in full.

The remaining balance for the tour is due 30 days prior to the first date of the tour.

Group Discount

Only one discount will be applied per tour participant. Discounts are only applicable to tours. Discounts are not applicable to fees or additional services, such as Airport to Airport Packages or bicycle rentals.

Groups of 6 or more: 15% discount for all participants & customize an existing tour without Customization Fees

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