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Tour du Mont Blanc Stretched Itinerary TMB-11

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 11-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. ​

The alignment of this 11-day itinerary makes it perfect for hikers who are interested in the comforts of private accommodation (except 1 night) and luggage transfer. With this itinerary, it is possible to schedule the rest day in Courmayeur (based on availability).

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.
Guaranteed Itineraries
 
Most of our itineraries are booked directly upon request from our customers, making sure that we can meet the individual preferences of each of our customers. For this 11-day Tour du Mont Blanc Itinerary, we do have a VERY limited number of Guaranteed Itineraries, where reservations have already been confirmed. These itineraries are only available for parties of 2 on the Classic Package. They must be taken as is. Start dates for these itineraries range from July 31st to August 27th 2024. You can check availability for, and book, these Guaranteed Itineraries here.
 
Keep in mind that if there is not an available Guaranteed Itinerary suitable for you, you should make a regular booking (follow the green button, "GO Book the Tour" below). We are still successfully making reservations for itineraries throughout summer 2024. Note that June and July are currently the most restricted, especially if private rooms are a priority for you. August has the most availability.

Length        11 days

Season        mid-June to mid-September

Airport       Geneva, Switzerland alternately, Zurich or Milan

Physical Condition High

Technical Difficulty

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

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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: March 4th, 2024

We are still successfully booking Tour du Mont Blanc itineraries for summer 2024!

There are a handful of Guaranteed Itineraries available for parties of 2. These are limited to specific dates can cannot be modified. Some itineraries have 100% private rooms. You can view the dates available here.

For all other itineraries: Although availability is already limited on the route, and itinerary planning is currently extremely complex, we have years of experience booking Tour du Mont Blanc itineraries up until the last minute.

Due to limited availability, most itineraries will use off-trail accommodation that requires a bus or taxi transfer (not included) for at least 3 nights. Most private rooms and comfort accommodations are now only available off-trail. Creative solutions are required for most itineraries, which may include longer days, adding an extra day to the itinerary, bypassing a section by bus and/or using upgraded accommodation for an additional fee. Availability is minimal in June, July and September. It is limited in August, but an itinerary is more likely if you have a flexible start date.
 
We recommend a minimum of 2 weeks of flexibility, but we are able to book the best itineraries for customers who provide us with 4 to 6 weeks of flexibility. There is more availability throughout the summer for solo hikers with a flexible start date, most of which will be in dormitory accommodation.
 
 
Due to current availability, we encourage smaller groups. Groups of 1 or 2 are ideal. Bookings for groups of more than 4 are extremely challenging and may require a lot of creativity and flexibility. The flexibility required for large groups at this point includes flexible dates, staying in dormitory accommodation, using off-trail accommodation, AND doing a larger day or two. We do still have availability for larger groups on our Bernese Oberland Traverse.

You can book the tour 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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