7-Day Budget Tour du Mont Blanc in Inns Itinerary

Day 1 Trek to Les Contamines

Meet at the cable car station at 9 am for the ascent to Bellevue. The route takes you through the Col de Tricot Mountain pass and across the Alpage du Truc mountain pastures via a beautiful route along the foot of the glaciers. Night in a hotel in Les Contamines.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Les Contamines
Distance: 5 hrs 30 min, 650m (2,130 ft) ascent
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Over Grand du Bonhomme to Roselend

This stage to the TMB is a big one, and starts on the Roman road, which marks the start of the climb up to the Col du Bonhomme and the Col des Fours Mountain passes. In the afternoon, you will join the Les Chapieux valley at the end of the Tarentaise, home of the famous cheese. From there you’ll transfer to Roselend for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Roselend
Distance: 7 hrs, 1,450 m (4,750 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Hike to Courmayeur

On the third day of your walk, it will already be time to enter a new country. After a superb climb with Mont Blanc ahead of you, you will pass through the Col de la Seigne, a route linking France and Italy. This will take you into the Aosta Valley via Val Veni and the Italian side of Mont Blanc is revealed. Descent to Courmayeur for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Courmayeur
Distance: 6 hrs, 600 m (3,600 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Day hike to Refuge Bonatti

The day starts into the old village of Courmayeur. You will then climb up towards the Bertone refuge to enjoy amazing views over the Mont Blanc Mountain range. Simply breathtaking!

The day will be rounded off with a beautiful traverse to the Bonatti refuge. Descent towards Arnouva, to return to your hotel in Courmayeur by local bus.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Courmayeur
Distance: 6 hrs, 1,050m (3,280 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Hike into Switzerland!

On the fifth day of walking, 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.
Overnight Location: Inn in La Fouly
Distance: 6 hrs 30 min, 850m (2,650 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 High Level Traverse above Rhone Valley

After a short transfer in Val Ferret to Champex, you will embark on a beautiful high-level traverse above Martigny and the Rhone valley. In the distance, the vineyards bear witness to the canton’s wine production. Depending on how the group feels and current conditions, there may be an option to take the Fenêtre d’Arpette route and enjoy a beautiful alpine setting. Your guide will make the best decision.
Overnight Location: Inn in Trient
Distance: Option 1: 5 hrs, 715m (2,345 ft) ascent
Option 2: 7 hrs, 915m (3,000 ft) ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Back to the Chamonix Valley

Your last day on the TMB and time to return to France. Views over the Chamonix valley open up on the way down, as you enjoy a final breathtaking moment before arriving at the village of Le Tour, which marks the end of your adventure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5 hrs, 1,000m (3,280 ft) Ascent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch