You will be staying in Chamonix in a 4* hotel, on double occupancy basis.

You will be staying in dormitories along the trek. The dormitories are for 4-8 people in refuges around the way. There are showers and shared bathrooms facilities.

This circuit is the integral version of the mythical TMB. It takes you to discover the extraordinary diversity of landscapes of the Mont Blanc massif.

You will need to arrive at least one day before the start of your trek. We recommend to fly to Geneva which is the closest airport. Group transfer from the GVA airport to your hotel is included (about 1 hour drive).
Meals: None

Arrival in Chamonix

Today, you will meet the group and your guide in front of the Bellevue cable car at 9 am. The day begins with a climb through the forest, until you reach the summit of Prarion (1969m), from which you can enjoy a first 360° panorama.
Descent to the Fioux refuge for the night.
Walking Time: 5-6 Hours
800 m (2,625 ft) ascent / 500 m (1,640 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Les Houches – Bionnassay 

Get ready to be amazed! By a beautiful route at the foot of the glaciers, we pass the Col de Tricot (2120 m) and we cross the alpine pasture of Truc.
Descend to the village of Les Contamines for the night.
Walking Time: 6 Hours
950 m (3,115 ft) ascent / 1,300 m (4,265 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Bionnassay – Les Contamines 

This morning you’ll head up the path following the Roman road to the Col du Bonhomme (2,408 m / 7,900 ft) and the Col des Fours (2,665 m / 8,740 ft).
After a picnic with panoramic views, your route then takes you into the Les Chapieux valley, at the end of the Tarentaise, home of Beaufort cheese production!
Walking Time: 7 Hours
1,450 m (4,750 ft) ascent / 800 m (2,620 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Les Contamines – Les Chapieux 

Today, you have a magnificent day ahead with views of Mont Blanc beckoning! Start with a climb up to the Col de la Seigne (2,514 m / 8,250 ft), which marks the border between France and Italy. You will then enter the Aosta Valley via Val Veni. The Italian side of Monte Bianco is revealed, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Maison Vieille refuge awaits at the end of this stage.
Walking Time: 6 Hours
1,100 m (3,600 ft) ascent / 1,050 m (3,450 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Les Chapieux – Maison Vieille 

Today starts with a descent into Courmayeur, the Italian “Chamonix”, passing through the old village. You will then climb back up to Val Sapin and the Bertone refuge. You will end the day at the Bonatti refuge, named after a famous Italian mountaineer and facing the impressive Frébouze glacier.
Accommodation: Night in a refuge without luggage 
Walking Time: 6 Hours
1,100 m (3,600 ft) ascent / 1,000 m (3,280 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maison Vieille – Refuge Bonatti 

On this day you will enter another new country on your Tour du Mont Blanc! After a climb with magnificent views of Mont Dolent, you will cross the Grand Col Ferret mountain pass into Switzerland.
The day ends with a gentle descent to the mountain pastures of La Peule and the small village of La Fouly, a picture postcard setting in the Valais.
Walking Time: 6 Hours
900 m (2,950 ft) ascent / 1,300 m (4,265 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bonatti – La Fouly 

Today, you will discover Val Ferret in Switzerland and its small traditional villages, before arriving in Champex with its pretty lake. This stage ends with a short climb to our accommodation for the night, a comfortable inn with a soothing atmosphere.
Walking Time: 6-7 Hours
650 m (2,130 ft) ascent / 650 m (2,130 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

La Fouly – Champex 

On this day of walking, you can look forward to a superb high-level traverse above Martigny. In the distance, the vineyards of the Rhone Valley bear witness to Swiss wine production. Descent towards the small village of Trient along the Bisse du Trient irrigation channel. 
Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, there may be an option to take the majestic alpine route via the Fenêtre d’Arpette (2,665 m / 8,740 ft). Your guide will decide on the best option. 
Walking Time 5-7 Hours
Option 1: 715m (2,345 ft) ascent / 925m (3035 ft) descent 
Option 2: 915m (3,002 ft) ascent / 1260m (4,135 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Champex – Trient 

It’s time to go back to France. As the day progresses, the view of the Chamonix valley opens up and becomes breathtaking. The small village of Le Tour is waiting for us, to spend the night in a warm gîte. 
Walking Time: 5 Hours
1,000 m (3,280 ft) ascent / 850 m (2,790 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trient – Le Tour 

On the last day of your hike, set off for the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. The path follows a high-level route with fantastic views of Mont Blanc – definitely one of the most famous landscapes in the Chamonix valley!
You will then walk down to La Flégère and another magnificent traverse to Planpraz. Take the cable car down to the centre of Chamonix.
You have now come full circle!
Walking Time: 7 Hours
1,350 m (4,430 ft) ascent / 850 m (2,790 ft) descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Le Tour – Chamonix

After breakfast enjoy your last day at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.  
Meals: Breakfast

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