The trail runs around the Mont Blanc Group, passes through three countries (France, Italy and Switzerland) and is part of the GR long-distance hiking trail network. The length is about 170 km with an altitude of about 8,000 meters. It is usually covered counterclockwise in seven to ten days.
On the French side, the trail leads from the Arve Valley (with the main towns of Chamonix and Les Houches) through the Val Montjoie and its center Les Contamines-Montjoie to the Vallée des Glaciers, which belongs to the municipality of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. From the hamlet of Les Chapieux, one then crosses the Col de la Seigne to reach the Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini Montanaro in Italy and then through the Val Veny to Courmayeur. The route then heads northwards through the Italian Val Ferret via the Col Ferret into the Swiss Val Ferret to Champex-Lac.
Various variants run south from Martigny to Trento VS; the high alpine route leads over the Val d’Arpette and the 2665 m high Fenêtre d’Arpette. From Trento, in turn, there are various pass routes back to France.
Important note regarding travel in Corona times:
Please note that we can only provide the listed services of a tour if or to the extent that the official regulations in Germany and in your travel country legally permit. This may affect service components offered directly by us (e.g. restricted use of sauna, menu instead of buffet), but also restrictions on entry (e.g. prescribed fever or corona tests) and generally on site (e.g. masks compulsory in accommodation or restricted access to sights). The legal warranty claims remain unaffected by this..
170 km in 7 days (plus arrival and departure in 1 day each) and 8,000 meters of altitude difference … that’s sporty and also poses challenges for athletes … let’s master them together.
170 km in 7 days (plus arrival and departure in 1 day each) and 8,000 meters of altitude difference … that’s sporty and also poses challenges for athletes … let’s master them together.
170 km in 7 days (plus arrival and departure in 1 day each) and 8,000 meters of altitude difference … that’s sporty and also poses challenges for athletes … let’s master them together.
Around the Mont Blanc massif you will experience France, Italy and Switzerland up close. Immerse yourself in the cultures and the magnificent landscape.
Immerse yourself in a very special trail and landscape and enjoy the challenges along the way.
You will experience 3 special cultures … culinary highlights … special chalets and huts … grandiose landscapes …
You will experience and share magic moments … Moments that will be very special because of the nature, the experiences and the people, the team.
Journey to Chamonix … no matter where you come from… You are responsible for your own journey and we will organize carpools and help you with the organization … Overnight stay in a boutique hotel
Hike – Chamonix to the gite ‘Le Pontet’ – 29 km
Hike – Gite ‘Le Pontet’ until ‘Refuge des Mottets’ – 26 km
Hike – ‘Refuge des Mottets’ to Courmayeur – overnight stay in a boutique hotel – 23 km
Hike – Courmayeur to ‘Chalet Val Ferret’ – 22 km
Hike – ‘Chalet Val Ferret’ to Praz de Fort ‘Bed & Breakfast’ – 27 km
Hike – Praz de Fort to ‘Refuge Le Peuty’ – 24 km
Hike – ‘Refuge Le Peuty’ back to Chamonix – 30 km
Departure back to your individual home … You are responsible for your own departure, but we will organize carpools and help you with the organization.
Optionally, we can offer a preparation training for a Mont Blanc climb in the following week Monday to Wednesday … we will gladly organize this for you.
