Tour du
Mont Blanc
The full loop around the most spectacular massif in the Alps: ten days on foot through France, Italy and Switzerland, with a certified guide, daily luggage transfers and nights in charming alpine hotels.
The full loop around the most spectacular massif in the Alps: ten days on foot through France, Italy and Switzerland, with a certified guide, daily luggage transfers and nights in charming alpine hotels.
Towering peaks, high mountain passes and glaciers stay with you the whole way. You hike light, and in the evening it’s time for great French and Italian food and warm Swiss hospitality.
Eleven days from Chamonix and back — tap each day to expand it.
Arrive in Chamonix, one of the most historic and charming towns in the Alps. Afternoon briefing with the guide and welcome dinner. Night: Hotel Le Faucigny or similar. Meals: dinner.
We take the Planpraz gondola and hike to the col and summit of Pic du Brévent (2,525 m), with a spectacular view of Mont Blanc and its glaciers. A stop at the Bellachat hut, a short climb to the Aiguillette des Houches and a descent via Merlet to Les Houches. Night: Hotel Dubois or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
From Bellevue we pass the snout of the Bionnassay glacier and cross the “Nepalese bridge”. We climb to Col de Tricot (2,120 m), drop to the Miage chalets facing the Dômes de Miage and, after climbing to the Truc chalets (1,720 m), descend to Les Contamines. Night: Hotel La Chemenaz or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
Transfer to the baroque church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (1,210 m) for the longest day of the trek, along an old Roman road: Col du Bonhomme (2,329 m) and Croix du Bonhomme (2,433 m), with views over the Vanoise. We descend through alpine meadows to Les Chapieux and a private vehicle takes us to the hotel in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Night: Base Camp Lodge or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
Transfer to Ville des Glaciers (1,790 m) and a visit to a cheese dairy. We climb to Col de la Seigne (2,516 m), the border with Italy and a viewpoint over Mont Blanc de Courmayeur and the Grandes Jorasses, then descend Val Veny and take the bus to Courmayeur (1,226 m). Night: Hotel Berthod or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
Transfer to Lavachey and climb to the Bonatti hut (2,025 m) for a cappuccino facing the Grandes Jorasses. A balcony trail leads to the Bertone hut (2,000 m), with the best views of the whole trip. Night: Hotel Berthod or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
We walk beneath the Pré de Bar glacier to the Elena hut (2,052 m) and climb to the Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m) on the Swiss border, then descend through Swiss meadows to Ferret and La Fouly. Night: Hotel Edelweiss or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
An easy stage to Praz-de-Fort (1,151 m), following the Ferret river to Issert, and a climb through the forest to Lake Champex (1,447 m). Night: Hotel Splendide or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
Swiss pastures with the classic postcard of grazing cows and views over the Rhône valley. Weather and group permitting, the option to climb the Fenêtre d’Arpette (2,665 m). We finish in Trient and transfer to Argentière, back in France. Night: Hotel La Couronne or similar. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner.
Our last day in the Aiguilles Rouges, facing Mont Blanc. From the Col des Montets (1,461 m) we follow the Chéserys lakes balcony, famous for its reflections of the Alps, to Lac Blanc (2,352 m), then take the cable car down to Les Praz de Chamonix and say goodbye to our guide. Night: Hotel Dubois or similar. Meals: breakfast & lunch.
Last breakfast and end of services.
An outstanding experience with Thin Air Trips! Isa and the team brought so much care, enthusiasm and professionalism to the whole adventure. Their thoughtful planning, clear communication and attention to detail made everything feel smooth and well organised, allowing me to relax and enjoy the experience.
What stood out most was the personal approach. Isa was approachable, helpful and always happy to answer questions. You could really feel her passion for the mountains and her commitment to making the trip special.
A fantastic team that I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a memorable trekking or mountain adventure. Thank you, Isa and Thin Air Trips—I would love to join you again!
I’ve now travelled with Thin Air Trips twice — to Torres del Paine and Kyrgyzstan — and both trips were absolutely incredible. Two very different destinations, but equally unforgettable adventures!
One of the best things about travelling with them is that they take care of everything. From planning the itinerary to organising accommodation, transport and all the logistics along the way, they make the whole experience feel easy. There’s so much that goes into organising trips like these, and having it all managed means you can relax, enjoy the adventure and focus on the places you’ve come to explore.
Torres del Paine was spectacular, and Kyrgyzstan was another amazing experience, with breathtaking mountains and landscapes that will stay with me for a long time. Both trips gave me so many special moments and memories that I’ll always treasure.
For me, the real value of Thin Air Trips is being able to experience these extraordinary destinations without the stress of coordinating everything myself. You get all the excitement of an adventure, with the reassurance that the details are taken care of.
The fact that I booked a second trip after my first probably says it all! I would happily travel with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable adventure. An easy five stars!
Fuimos con ellos al Ararat y todo perfecto, organización de 10, muy buena comunicación antes y durante el viaje, y muy buenos guías. Repetiremos!
I had a fantastic experience travelling to Russia to summit Mt Elbrus. Isa has been really communicative and helpful. I had a lot of hestitations about travelling to the region, but all went smooth and the entire trip was amazing. The team on ground were also just as professional and helpful, really helping to take off the logitical pressure and allowing me to focus on the summit.
Espectacular!!la ruta , la organización , la gente…repetiré sin duda!
Viaje top y equipo mejor aún!
Eleven days from Chamonix and back, with a certified guide, alpine hotels and your luggage carried for you. Want other dates or a private trip with your own group? Ask Isa.
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Moderate: stages of 4 to 7 hours with 450 to 1,300 m of ascent. No technical experience is needed, but you should be fit and used to hiking several days in a row.
No. Your luggage (up to 15 kg) is transferred every day from hotel to hotel. You only hike with a small daypack.
In charming alpine hotels, in double rooms with private bathroom; in Champex the bathroom is shared. Single rooms are available for a supplement, and triples if needed.
A UIMLA-certified mountain guide for the whole trek, with Isa as group coordinator.
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner on almost every day, as per the itinerary. Drinks are not included.
The trip starts and ends in Chamonix. Flights are not included; the nearest airport is Geneva and we can arrange your transfer on request.