Included: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 8-day private hiking tour of hidden gems of Mont Blanc (you choose the departure date) Accommodation for 7 nights in a private, luxury chalet Meals as listed in the itinerary (vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free options always available) Breakfasts at the chalet Lunches at huts or restaurants Welcome dinner on the first day Private transportation during the tour Geneva Airport transfers (to and from Chamonix) Not included: Transportation to France Dinners — possible to arrange upon request (only dinner on Day 1 is included) Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Guide gratuities — optional Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

How does this adventure work?

There’s no wrong way to do Mont Blanc—but having the massif, the trails, and a private Alpine chalet all to your group? That’s a pretty good way. The private departure runs on your dates , with your people , out of an exclusive chalet near the Chamonix city center. You’ll get open-plan living spaces, mountain views, a private pool or jacuzzi, a sauna, and catered meals. A dedicated guide takes you through the same stunning itinerary—just without the group-tour logistics. Meals: Breakfasts and lunches always included; additional dinners can be arranged at an extra cost Group size: Up to 8 hikers; reach out for larger parties.

How fit do I need to be?

While hiking the hidden gems of Mont Blanc doesn’t require any special skills and it’s not technically challenging, a good level of fitness is still required. You’ll be hiking 10 km (6 mi) per day on average, for 6 days in a row, while gaining between 235 and 1,060 m (770-3,500 ft) in elevation . Keep in mind that your guide can always make the day hikes easier or harder depending on the group. Since this is a fully private tour, the whole itinerary can be adapted to whatever your group wants. Want to see what else is in the area? Discover our Mont Blanc hiking tours here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of personal items you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 20-30L bag) Backpack rain cover Hiking poles — optional Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, SPF lip balm, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper or wet wipes, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) First aid kit Multi-tool or Swiss army knife Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring: Lightweight hiking boots or shoes Hiking socks Week’s worth hiking clothing Hiking pants or shorts Hiking shirt or baselayer Down or synthetic jacket Rain jacket / windbreaker Extra dry shirt Poncho Leisure clothing if you’d like Spare clothes for layering Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For this private hiking tour in Mont Blanc, the client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. The chalet can accommodate groups of up to 8 people . The minimum number of people needed for this tour to operate is 4. If you’ve got more than 8 people, we can also host you, but in a bigger chalet or multiple nearby chalets. Drop us a message if you’re interested in going with a bigger group. Hiking in Mont Blanc can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Chamonix , the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA) . A shuttle will be arranged for you on the first and last day that will take you to/from Chamonix. You will meet your guide at your chalet in the afternoon of Day 1.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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The 5-Star Mont Blanc Hiking Tour: Private Chalet Edition

8 days | Moderate | 5.00

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Your base for the week is a private chalet in Chamonix, and from there, the whole Mont Blanc massif opens up across three countries! France, Italy, Switzerland: each day a different trail, a different landscape, a different lunch spot. The way it works is simple: your group gets the chalet to yourselves, the dates are yours to pick, and a dedicated guide with years of experience in this massif takes care of everything on the trail. Dinosaur tracks, glacier overlooks, Baroque villages, gelato in Courmayeur—these are the Alps at their best, with the people you actually want to share them with.

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Adventure Highlights

Your group, your dates: This is a fully private trip with no open departures—just your group, a dedicated guide, and a chalet in Chamonix all to yourselves
Luxury at altitude: After a day in the mountains, come back to a fully equipped private chalet with a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and catered meals
France, Italy, and Switzerland: Each day brings a completely different landscape, culture, and flavor—Alpine villages, glacier trails, and Italian gelato all within the same massif

Duration

8 days

Season

June through September

Group size

Up to 8 people

The adventure, day by day

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A fully private, chalet-based 8-day hiking tour of the Mont Blanc massif, running on your dates with your group. Based in Chamonix, we head out each day on a different route across France, Italy, and Switzerland—six days of hiking in total, averaging 10 km (6 mi) per day, though hikes can be fully customized. Your group gets a private chalet near the Chamonix city center to yourselves, with a dedicated guide handling all logistics on the trail. Included are all breakfasts, lunches, private daily transfers, and Geneva Airport transfers on arrival and departure.

Day 1: Arrival in Chamonix

Day 1 of our special hiking tour is reserved for arriving and settling in. There will be a shuttle organized for your group from Geneva Airport to your chalet in Chamonix (included in the price). If you’re arriving on your own, just make sure to reach Chamonix by 6 pm, because that’s when you’re meeting your guide at the chalet. Once we’ve all gathered, we’ll have a welcome dinner at 7 pm. Then a good night’s sleep, and—the adventure begins!

Meals: Dinner at Le Monchu
Accommodation: Private chalet

Day 2: Haut-Cordon panoramic circuit

We’ll kick off the trip with a beautiful, 10.5-kilometer (6.5 miles) loop hike near Cordon in Haute-Savoie. We’ll get to appreciate the whole massif from afar and move into the pre-Alps area. Let your guide tell you a bit about the valley, the times of settlement, and how it grew popular. We’re going to avoid the crowds by going on this moderately challenging route, with otherworldly views. Then we’ll retreat back to Chamonix for the night.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 10.5 km (6.5 mi), 5 hours
Elevation gain: 819 m (2,687 ft)
Accommodation: Private chalet

Day 3: Lac d'Émosson & traces of dinosaurs

Day 3 is dedicated to stepping through history, hiking the geological trail of old Émosson, with panoramic views and traces of dinosaurs dating back 240 million years ago. Departing from the VerticAlp funicular, we’ll go to Lake Émosson and walk along it for about 1.5 km (1 mile). Then we’ll go towards Gorge de la Veudale, where spectacular views await, followed by the famous dinosaur footprints site. The return is via Vieux Émosson Lake to return to the same path, so we can finish the hike at the top of the Émosson Dam. We’ll learn a bit about glaciers, their melting and the environmental context, and then return to Chamonix.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 12.4 km (7.7 mi), 5-6 hours
Elevation gain: 833 m (2,733 ft)
Accommodation: Private chalet

Day 4: Aiguille du Midi & Balcon Nord

The ride up to Aiguille du Midi is a thrill in itself—an almost surreal ascent from 1,035 m (3,395 ft) to 3,777 m (12,392 ft) in under 20 minutes! As the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world, it feels part scenic flight, part roller coaster. You rise fast, through clouds, and land on a platform clinging to the edge of a cliff. It’s dramatic, beautiful, and not for the motion-sensitive. We’ll grab lunch at Refuge du Plan de l’Aiguille, then set off on the Grand Balcon Nord hike—one of the most spectacular trails in the French Alps. Winding across the southern slope of the Chamonix Valley, the trail offers nonstop views of Mont Blanc and the immense Mer de Glace glacier.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 6.8 km (4.2 mi), 4 hours
Elevation gain/loss: +235 m (+770 ft), -622 m (-2,040 ft)
Accommodation: Private chalet

Day 5: Lac de Pormenaz

Today we’ll be going to Lake Pormenaz. We’ll take the Route de la Côte until the first bend, and continue walking towards Gorges de la Diosaz, crossing the Souay torrent. We’ll go up, leaving the paths of the Tête de la Fontaine and the Bajulaz on the right, then follow a long, steep slope to a pyramid-marker to reach the Chalets des Alpages de Pormenaz. We’ll cross over towards the Chalets de Chavanne-Neuve and the peak Pointe Noire de Pormenaz—where we’ll find some geological curiosities— and then go to the Lac de Pormenaz.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 11 km (7 mi), 5-6 hours
Elevation gain/loss: +1,061 m (+3,481 ft), -839 m (-2,753 ft)
Accommodation: Private chalet

Day 6: Col de la Fenêtre — Les Contamines

Starting from Col de la Fenêtre, today we’ll be touring around Les Contamines-Montjoie—the only Nature Reserve in the whole of Mont Blanc! Apart from enjoying some quintessential Alpine scenery, we’ll also visit the charming village of Les Contamines-Montjoie, with its historic appearance, its Baroque churches, and traditional architecture. More than 70% of old farmhouses have been renovated to honor the typical Savoyard style. Return to Chamonix.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 11 km (7 mi), 5-6 hours
Elevation gain: 423 m (1,388 ft)
Accommodation: Private chalet

Day 7: Val Ferret — Courmayeur

The trail today will take us to the Bonatti Circuit and Val Veny. Look forward to an Aperol Spritz with a view of Grand Jorasses at the Bonatti hut! The hut was named after a legendary Italian mountaineer who helped set it up. We’ll have a leisurely afternoon in Courmayeur’s downtown—don’t miss out on the local Focaccia and gelato! After a banger panorama of the whole Chamonix, it’s time to return to your accommodation in Chamonix.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 7.2 km (4.5 mi), 4 hours
Elevation gain: 545 m (1,788 ft)
Accommodation: Private chalet

Day 8: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye to Mont Blanc and the Chamonix area. If you’d like to stay longer, your guide will be happy to give you recommendations!

Meals: Breakfast

Note on groups & hikes

Since this is a fully private tour, the whole itinerary can be adapted to whatever your group wants. The hikes can be easier or harder, it fully depends on your group.

If you’ve got more than 8 people, we can also host you, but in a bigger chalet or multiple nearby chalets. Drop us a message if you’re interested in going with a bigger group.

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Lodging

Luxury chalet

You and your group will be staying in one of the modern chalets near the Chamonix city center. Set in spacious grounds with superb views, flat easy access and ample parking, this chalet is a first rate summer base.

Surrounded by jagged mountains and Mont Blanc, these chalets offer open-plan living area, single and double bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, a private pool or jacuzzi, sauna, and much more. Chalets are also fully equipped and offer catering options for breakfast and dinner, so you’ll never have to worry about your meals. Breakfasts will always be prepared for you, while dinners can also be arranged at an additional cost.

Please note that this is an example of a chalet you might stay at. If unavailable, your guide will do their best to find an alternative chalet with all similar amenities.

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Meet your guides

Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.

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Bine

Born in the Slovenian mountains, Bine has traveled the world skiing and hiking. He is a passionate extreme sports enthusiast; freestyle skier, surfer, mountain biker, climber, and underwater fisherman. Having obtained a sports degree, Bine continued training and went on to become a licensed skiing and mountain guide. His passion lies in sharing the wonders of the beloved Alps as well as destinations in Japan, Croatia, France, Austria, and many more with fellow adventure junkies.

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Luka

A Slovenian native, Luka grew up exploring the Julian Alps with his father — and never really stopped. What began as hiking turned into climbing, snowboarding, and a full-fledged career in outdoor tourism. With nearly a decade of experience, Luka has worked as a ropes course instructor, ski and snowboard instructor, and international multi-adventure guide. A semi-professional snowboarder, he brings energy, skill, and a love of storytelling to every trip, happily sharing his mountain knowledge and cultural insights.

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Luka

UIMLA Mountain Guide

Born and raised in the Slovenian mountains, Luka has spent his life moving through wild places and chasing endurance challenges. He is a UIMLA-certified mountain guide and endurance athlete specializing in trail running and ski touring, while also enjoying climbing, cycling, and paragliding. Luka’s guiding philosophy is simple: meaningful movement in nature builds confidence, freedom, and connection. He loves helping guests discover their strength while experiencing the mountains in a powerful, personal way.

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Klemen

Klemen is an experienced outdoor guide with a sharp eye for nature’s hidden gems. A passionate mountaineer, skier, and mountain biker, he thrives in remote landscapes and off-the-beaten-path terrain. With a deep understanding of diverse environments, Klemen loves taking guests beyond the obvious routes and into quieter, more immersive settings. His guiding style is all about exploration, discovery, and helping travelers experience some of the most breathtaking and lesser-known corners of the outdoors.

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Aleš

Born in Kranj, at the heart of the Slovenian Alps, Aleš is a mountain and multi-adventure guide with over 25 years of experience in tourism, guiding, and team leadership. With a background in outdoor sports and education, guiding became a natural path. Aleš is passionate about creating authentic adventures rooted in local knowledge, culture, and respect for nature. From alpine flowers to crystal-clear rivers, he loves sharing Slovenia’s wild beauty while protecting the landscapes and traditions that have defined the region for generations.

What others say about this adventure

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Jeff Wedgwood

Bine was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable, offered lots of guidance to less-experienced and more-experienced hikers alike. He gave safety the highest priority.

Hee-June Julia Paek

Bine did an amazing job guiding our group, making adjustments to plans as needed, answering all our questions, and helping with every detail possible from hiking technique, equipment and clothing advice, language translations with locals, shopping and food suggestions and every possible concern we might have. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and could offer very interesting commentary and insight. With his positive, upbeat demeanour, deep knowledge and willingness to help, we really could not have imagined a more perfect guide.

Ronald Jones

Bine was nothing less than incredibly excellent. He is such a thoughtful, pleasant, well-planned yet flexible guide. He brought 6 unique adults between 50-70 years of age with similar physical abilities together for an amazing week of hiking in the Mont Blanc area. So very knowledgeable on history, geology and current issues of Chamonix. Always keeping abreast of the weather and making adjustments as necessary. Bine had a really fun and pleasant personality……all 6 of us in the group are clamoring to do another trip with him. Bottom line. We were in perfect hands with this young man and can’t wait to let him guide us again. !!

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Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 8-day private hiking tour of hidden gems of Mont Blanc (you choose the departure date)
  - Accommodation for 7 nights in a private, luxury chalet
  - Meals as listed in the itinerary (vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free options always available)
    
    Breakfasts at the chalet
    
    Lunches at huts or restaurants
    
    Welcome dinner on the first day
  - Private transportation during the tour
  - Geneva Airport transfers (to and from Chamonix)
Not included:
- - Transportation to France
  - Dinners — possible to arrange upon request (only dinner on Day 1 is included)
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
There’s no wrong way to do Mont Blanc—but having the massif, the trails, and a private Alpine chalet all to your group? That’s a pretty good way.

The private departure runs on your dates, with your people, out of an exclusive chalet near the Chamonix city center. You’ll get open-plan living spaces, mountain views, a private pool or jacuzzi, a sauna, and catered meals. A dedicated guide takes you through the same stunning itinerary—just without the group-tour logistics.
- - Meals: Breakfasts and lunches always included; additional dinners can be arranged at an extra cost
  - Group size: Up to 8 hikers; reach out for larger parties.
While hiking the hidden gems of Mont Blanc doesn’t require any special skills and it’s not technically challenging, a good level of fitness is still required. You’ll be hiking 10 km (6 mi) per day on average, for 6 days in a row, while gaining between 235 and 1,060 m (770-3,500 ft) in elevation.

Keep in mind that your guide can always make the day hikes easier or harder depending on the group. Since this is a fully private tour, the whole itinerary can be adapted to whatever your group wants.

Want to see what else is in the area? Discover our Mont Blanc hiking tours here!
Here’s a list of personal items you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 20-30L bag)
  - Backpack rain cover
  - Hiking poles — optional
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, SPF lip balm, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper or wet wipes, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
  - First aid kit
  - Multi-tool or Swiss army knife
Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring:
- - Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  - Hiking socks
  - Week’s worth hiking clothing
    
    Hiking pants or shorts
    
    Hiking shirt or baselayer
    
    Down or synthetic jacket
    
    Rain jacket / windbreaker
    
    Extra dry shirt
    
    Poncho
  - Leisure clothing if you’d like
  - Spare clothes for layering
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and prices:
- - For this private hiking tour in Mont Blanc, the client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
  - The chalet can accommodate groups of up to 8 people. The minimum number of people needed for this tour to operate is 4.
  - If you’ve got more than 8 people, we can also host you, but in a bigger chalet or multiple nearby chalets. Drop us a message if you’re interested in going with a bigger group.
Hiking in Mont Blanc can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Chamonix, the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA). A shuttle will be arranged for you on the first and last day that will take you to/from Chamonix.

You will meet your guide at your chalet in the afternoon of Day 1.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

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