Tour du Mont Blanc Self Guided 7-day Ultra Rush Itinerary TMB-7
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
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.
Length 7 days
Season July and August
Airport Geneva, Switzerland alternately, Zurich or Milan
Physical Condition
Technical Difficulty
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Responsible Travel Score:
11/15 Responsible Traveler
(detailed summary available in Tour Documents)
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 February 20th, 2025
We are still successfully booking Tour du Mont Blanc itineraries for 2025.
All availability, including in dormitory rooms, is already quite restricted for the upcoming season. The best availability is in August, particularly in the first 3 weeks.
We will be able to book the best itineraries for smaller groups (2 or 3 hikers) who provide us with a flexible date range of two weeks or more. If you do not have a flexible date range, then it is important to be flexible with off-trail accommodation or to be able to hike longer and more challenging days.
If private rooms are a priority, 2-3 nights off-trail accommodations might be required. At least 1 night in an off-trail accommodation is also likely for customers booking the Ultralight Package. Off-trail accommodation is easily reachable, sometimes by either a hiking deviation or by bus.
The first couple months of the year is a popular time for vacation planning, and we see availability disappear rapidly this time of year. It is best to book the tour as soon as you are ready. We can book the best itineraries for customers who provide us with a flexible date range to work with.
Because availability for this tour is currently very limited, we recommend considering some of our other hut-to-hut hiking itineraries that have more availability:
HHT12 Best of the Dolomites Trek - best if you want a more comfortable alternative to the Alta Via 1
HHT10 Bernese Oberland Traverse - best if private rooms are important to you and/or you want a comfortable alternative to the Tour du Mont Blanc
HHT13 Hut to Hut in Switzerland – best if you want an authentic and comfortable experience, along with delicious local food, such as Appenzeller cheese
HHT2 Culinary Delight Hut Hiking Tour – best if you like food as much as you like hiking
HHT3 Tour des Combins – best if you are experienced and fit, as well as want a challenging and authentic tour with more of a backcountry feel
HHT5 Tour of the Vanoise – best if you want incredible views with as little daily elevation gain and loss as is possible in the Alps (this is the best option if you have bad knees)
HHT6 Hut to Hut Light in the Austrian Alps – best if you want shorter days and want something easy to access from the nearest airport