Included: An experienced International Mountain Leader with extensive knowledge of the area Six full days of trekking Accommodation for 7 nights (5 nights at huts & 2 nights at hotels) All breakfasts and dinners for the duration of the tour Transfers as indicated in the itinerary Add-ons (available to add at checkout): Single occupancy room — only possible for 2 hotel nights (likely even 3 if there’s hotel availability on Day 6) Not included: Transportation to and from Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Valais Airport transfers Lunches Personal drinks and snacks Travel and medical/rescue insurance — mandatory, available to add at chekckout Guide gratuities — optional Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a 100 GBP administrative fee applies to each modification.

How fit do I need to be?

This tour is meant for hikers with great fitness levels and prior hill walking experience . You will be walking for 6-7 hours a day on average, covering distances of 16-25 km (10-16 miles) with a fair amount of ascents and descents. Since there’s no vehicle support, you’ll also need to be able to carry all of your equipment every day. However, you won’t need to pack sleeping bags or mattresses, and the tour doesn’t include glacial travel, so you should be able to keep your pack light. If you’re new to hiking, check out our beginner-friendly photo walks in the Chamonix area, the Mont Blanc hiking tour from Chamonix and the hiking adventure in the Julian Alps . If you are an intermediate hiker, you can also check out the classic Tour du Mont Blanc Trek or the Haute Route Trek , which are equally as challenging as the Tour de Combins. If you’re an advanced hiker looking for a challenge, check out this Tour de Monte Rosa Trek or, if you are also a runner, the Tour du Mont Blanc trail running adventure .

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 35-40L bag) Hiking poles — optional Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Lightweight hiking boots or shoes Spare clothes for layering and 6 days of hiking Waterproof rain jacket Waterproof pants Base layers (top and bottom) Mid layer—usually a fleece Hiking pants (shorts as well if you want) Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Personal snacks and drinks Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) You will only be able to access your luggage on days 1 and 7 of the trip, so try to pack light. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For this group adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 10:1. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The Tour des Combins hike 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.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this Tour de Combins hiking adventure is based on twin-share rooms while at hotels (two nights) and shared dorms while at huts. A single occupancy room can be arranged for the two hotel nights (maybe even three if there’s hotel availability on Day 6) at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout. While staying at huts, you’ll be staying at shared dorms, meaning that single occupancy is not an option.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Bourg-Saint-Pierre, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA) , two-three hours away. Once you arrive, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport ( take a train or bus to Martigny and the line 410 bus to Bourg-Saint-Pierre) . Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at your hotel in Bourg-Saint-Pierre or at a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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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Hiking the Tour des Combins Trek in the Swiss Alps

Swiss Valais | SWITZERLAND

Hiking Tour des Combins: The Secret Alpine Route

8 days | Challenging | 5.00

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The Tour des Combins boasts superior Alpine hiking where Switzerland meets Italy, but receives only a fraction of the hype (and the crowds) as the TMB or Haute Route. Sprawling over 65 miles and encircling the majestic Grand Combin Massif, this hut-to-hut trek will take you along hidden trails soaring high above verdant alpine meadows, across rocky plains packed with edelweiss, and beside one of the greatest glaciers in Europe—with unyielding panoramas of the Pennine Alps throughout. Starting and finishing in the traditional Swiss village of Bourg-Saint-Pierre, you’re in for 8 days of pure mountain bliss which comes complete with rustic mountain refuges and a night in the monastery built by St. Bernard himself! The Tour des Combines remains the best-kept secret of Alpine trekking—ready to be uncovered.

Adventure Highlights

Trek a quieter, but equally epic alternative to Tour du Mont Blanc
Hike alongside Glacier de Corbassiere, one of Europe’s largest glaciers
Experience hut-to-hut trekking, including a night in the legendary St. Bernard Monastery, built in the 10th century

Duration

8 days

Season

July through August

Group size

Up to 10 people

Accommodation

Standard: Mix of standard hotels & mountain refuges

The adventure, day by day

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Spend a week tackling spectacular alpine trails around the fabled Grand Combin massif! Join a seasoned guide on challenging, but infinitely rewarding high-alpine hikes along some of the greatest natural and man-made wonders in the Swiss and Italian Alps. Spend your off-tine exploring museums and historic sites while getting a good fill of montane delicacies.

Day 1: Arrive in Bourg-Saint-Pierre

Your adventure starts in the Swiss Valais canton, in the village of Bourg-Saint-Pierre. After a short trip briefing, enjoy an evening meal and get rested for the hikes ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

A sign indicating the direction of the Tour des Combins in Switzerland.

Day 2: Bourg-Saint-Pierre to Cabane du Col de Mille

Leave your hotel in Bourg-St-Pierre (1,632 m / 5,354 ft) for a gradual ascent through wildflower meadows to La Coeur (2,233 m / 7,326 ft). After crossing the col, follow scenic green slopes to the Cabane du Col de Mille (2,472 m / 8,110 ft), where you’ll spend the night. If the weather cooperates, climb to Mt. Brulé at 2,572 m (8,438 ft), famed for its built-in military barracks and panoramic views of the entire valley.
Accommodation: Mountain refuge, dinner included
Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Altitude gain/loss: +1,030m / 3,380 ft, -1,090 m / 3,580 ft

Hikers following a trail along an alpine lake in Switzerland.

Day 3: Cabane du Col de Mille to Cabane de Panossiere

Start your day with a descent, circumventing Mont Rogneux to the cozy Brunet Hut. After lunch, follow the gorge to the bottom of Glacier de Corbassiere, one of the longest and most dramatic glaciers in Europe, and the site of a spectacular 240-m (787-ft) suspension bridge. After a short and steady climb, reach the Cabane de Panossière, your base for the night with beautiful views of the glacier and the Grand Combin. Keep an eye out for ibex on the hillsides!
Accommodation: Mountain refuge, dinner included
Walking time: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 16 km / 10 mi
Altitude gain/loss: +950 m / 3,120 ft, -880 m / 2,890 ft

A suspension bridge near Corbassiere Glacier in the Swiss Alps.

Day 4: Cabane de Panossiere to Cabane de Chanrion

Start your day with a long and steady climb to the Col des Otanes, the highest point of the trek at 2,806 m (9,206 ft). Descend from the rocky mountainside to the Lac de Mauvoisin dam (1,976 m/ 6,483 ft) and marvel at the spectacular man-made waterfalls. Enjoy a coffee break at the historic Hotel Mauvoisin before ascending through the dam’s tunnel walls. Follow the bank of the lake along some old-timey farms, and after a lunch break, climb steadily to the Col de Tsofeiret (2,630 m/ 8,628 ft). Then, descend to the Cabane de Chanrion (2,462 m/ 8,077 ft).
Accommodation: Mountain refuge, dinner included
Walking time: 7-9 hrs
Distance: 16 km / 10 mi
Altitude gain/loss: +1,550 m / 5,085 ft, -1,670 m / 5,480 ft

The trails in the Swiss Alps are often populated by cows, ibex, and other wildlife.

Day 5: Cabane de Chanrion to Cabane de Champillon

Day 5 starts with a descent, followed by a climb alongside Glacier te Fenetre to Fenetre de Durand (2,797 m / 9,176 ft) between Switzerland and Italy. After admiring the views, cross into Italy and drop down to the green pastures, often populated by marmots. You will then follow an ancient irrigation channel around the valley, before finishing the day with a climb to the Cabane de Champillon, also known as the Refuge Letey (2,375 m / 7,791 ft).
Accommodation: Mountain refuge, dinner included
Walking time: 9-11 hrs
Distance: 27 km / 16.7 mi
Altitude gain/loss: +1,170 m / 3,840 ft, -1,190 m / 3,905 ft

A view of the Fenetre de Durand pass in the Swiss Alps.

Day 6: Cabane de Champillon to the Grand St. Bernard Monastery

Leave the refuge, follow some alpine meadows, and start your climb to the Col de Champillon (2,709 m/ 8,888 ft). Drop down to the Aosta valley, to the Roman-garrison-turned village Etroubles. End your day with a descent through some riverside villages before a short transfer up to the Col de St. Bernard (2,469 m/ 8,100 ft) at the Swiss border. Visit and spend the night at the legendary hospice built by St. Bernard de Monthon in the 10th century, with a museum and a St. Bernard dog breeding center.
Accommodation: Mountain refuge, dinner included
Walking time: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 17 km / 10.5 mi
Altitude gain/loss: +830 m / 2,725 ft, -1,600 m / 5,250 ft

A lake by the St. Bernard Pass in Switzerland.

Day 7: Grand St. Bernard Monastery to Bourg St. Pierre

Weather permitting, you will take a variant route to the Fenetre de Ferret (2,698 m/ 8,851 ft) for epic views of the Mont Blanc massif. After a short descent to the Lacs de Fenetre, enjoy another short ascent via an ancient mule track to the Col de Bastillon. Descend further down the Combe de Drone, passing several scenic lakes, before rejoining the traditional Tour des Combins Route. Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon taking a roman road to the starting point of Bourg-Saint-Pierre. In case of unfavorable weather, you will take the normal Tour des Combins route down from the col, along meadows, the old customs house, and the Bourg dam.
Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included
Walking time: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 15 km/ 9.3 mi
Altitude gain/loss: +600 m / 1,970 ft, -1,350 m / 4,430 ft

A view of a lake along the Tour des Combins on the border of Switzerland and Italy.

Day 8: Departure

After a goodbye breakfast, depart from the beautiful Swiss Alps with phenomenal memories and even better views.

A view of the sunset shining a light on Grand Combin, Switzerland.

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A view of the Saint Bernard Pass and hospice in the Swiss Alps

A waterfall along the Mauvoisin dam you’ll encounter on the Tour des Combins.

A hiker on a hillside along the Tour des Combins trek.

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

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Lolo

International Mountain Leader

Lolo grew up in the “pretty but flat” heart of central France, but everything changed after a childhood winter trip to the Alps sparked a lifelong love for the mountains. After school, she explored Asia, North Africa, Australia, and spent a year working in Canada—capped off with a U.S. national parks road trip. Back in France, she became an International Mountain Leader and now shares her deep knowledge of mountain flora, fauna, and French culture on every trip. Whether guiding school groups or adult trekkers, Lolo brings enthusiasm and warmth. Off-duty, she enjoys skiing, diving, yoga, Himalayan trekking, and even beekeeping.

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Becki

International Mountain Leader, BASI ski instructor

Becki is a highly experienced International Mountain Leader with a passion for guiding people through some of the world’s most inspiring landscapes. She’s led walking, climbing, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking adventures, and even caving trips! Her international guiding experience spans mountain expeditions and treks in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Morocco, Bolivia, and China, as well as trail running and trekking in the European Alps. Becki brings energy, deep knowledge, and a love of the outdoors to every trip she leads.

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Ian

International Mountain Leader

Ian is an International Mountain Leader and First Aid Trainer. He’s lived in Switzerland since 2003, where he also runs a B&B with his wife. Ian’s favorite trekking places are Corsica and the Dolomites, where he enjoys the food, the wine, and the beaches. Ian is the director of the British Association of International Mountain Leaders and the current president of their international association, the UIMLA.

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Charlie

International Mountain Leader & Wilderness First Responder

Charlie has led trips across Europe, as well as to Kilimanjaro, India, Morocco, Bolivia, and Nepal in recent years. A qualified Mountain Leader and certified Wilderness First Responder, Charlie is also known for his popular Chamonix Blog and his work as a commentator for international climbing competitions. With a sharp sense of humor and serious climbing skills, he’s most often found guiding high-altitude mountaineering adventures rather than the more relaxed treks.

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Ronan

International Mountain Leader

Originally from Brittany (Bretagne), Ronan moved to the mountains 30 years ago to pursue his passion for hiking, climbing, ski touring, running, and painting. A qualified International Mountain Leader for 25 years, he has spent the last 10 years living in the Czech mountains. With a wealth of experience and a great sense of humor, Ronan loves sharing his adventures and knowledge with every group he guides.

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Tom

International Mountain Leader & Ski Guide

Tom is a qualified International Mountain Leader, Wilderness First Responder and Ski Guide. Based in Les Houches, Tom guides snowshoeing and trekking trips in the Chamonix area, but also further afield, such as in Japan. When not guiding, Tom can be found climbing up, skiing or biking down alpine peaks. He also makes eco-friendly wooden skies—Tom is the founder of the award-winning eco-ski company, Idris Skis.

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Gary

International Mountain Leader

Gary is a qualified International Mountain Leader based in Argelès, in the Pyrenees, and leads snowshoeing and trekking trips in the Chamonix area and beyond. He’s also an accredited Duke of Edinburgh Award assessor, often training and evaluating Jura snowshoe groups. Known for his great sense of humor and thoughtful, philosophical outlook, Gary is a natural with both adult and youth groups—an inspiring guide and a patient teacher. With years of experience leading trips around the world, anyone would be lucky to have Gary is their guide!

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Boi

International Mountain Leader & Ski Instructor

Originally from Barcelona, Boi is a qualified International Mountain Leader and ski instructor. He’s currently working toward becoming a UIAGM mountain guide. After earning a degree in Biology, Boi set off to New Zealand to hike and climb, but a chance visit to Chamonix changed everything—he fell in love with the mountains and never looked back. Today, he splits his year between summers in the Alps and winters in the Catalan Pyrenees.

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Cam

International Mountain Leader

Cam is a qualified International Mountain Leader who’s been guiding hikers through the mountains of Europe for the past seven years. His favorite regions include the Italian Dolomites, the Spanish Picos de Europa, and the Mont Blanc Massif—each offering incredible scenery, rich history, and diverse wildlife. Cam spends his summers based in Chamonix and winters in the Scottish Highlands. Outside of guiding, he’s passionate about climbing, mountaineering, and ski touring.

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Emily

International Mountain Leader

Emily is a qualified International Mountain Leader with years of guiding experience. Based in Chamonix, she knows the Tour du Mont Blanc inside out but also thrives on more far-flung adventures, having recently led trips to Alaska, Norway, Kilimanjaro, and Nepal. Alongside guiding, she works full-time as an English and Geography teacher—though how she manages to stay so fit remains a mystery! In her spare time, she’s out trail running, road biking, or ski touring, and recently took on both the CCC and the Étape du Tour.

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Fran

International Mountain Leader

Fran is a qualified International Mountain Leader with over 10 years of guiding experience across the Alps and her home terrain in Scotland. She has a particular love for the Tour de Monte Rosa and the Walker’s Haute Route. Her adventures have taken her as far as Antarctica, where she’s worked at a British polar research station—and in summer, she’s often spotted kayaking among penguins. Fran also guides in Iceland, works as a photographer, and conducts biological surveys in the Cairngorms. A climber, skier, paddler, and mountain biker with an MSc in Sustainable Mountain Development, Fran simply loves being in the mountains and sharing that joy with others.

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Jack

International Mountain Leader

Jack is a qualified International Mountain Leader whose love for the Alps began during his university years. Before his Computer Science degree had even settled, he was off to Chamonix to develop his mountaineering and skiing skills. Seven years on, Jack has hiked, run, skied, and climbed his way across the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps, with time also spent exploring the Scottish Highlands. He even knows his way around a cheese board, thanks to two years in a Savoyard kitchen. Now splitting his time between Chamonix and Athens, Jack is just as happy guiding you to the perfect trail as he is to the best pizza.

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Jen

International Mountain Leader

Jen is a qualified International Mountain Leader and yoga teacher based in Chamonix. Her love for the Alps began during a university climbing trip, and after earning a Geography degree, she spent several years travelling, volunteering with conservation projects, and freelancing in marketing to fund her adventures. Since settling in Chamonix in 2015, Jen has combined her passion for guiding with a strong commitment to the environment. An enthusiastic climber, skier, and trail runner (often trying to keep pace with her dog), Jen brings infectious energy and deep mountain knowledge to every trip.

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Joel

International Mountain Leader

Joel is a qualified International Mountain Leader based in Chamonix. Just weeks after completing his Finance degree in 2011, he swapped the Welsh hills for the towering peaks of the Alps—and never looked back. Since then, he’s been exploring every corner of the Mont Blanc Massif. In winter, you’ll find him ski touring or chasing steep descents; in summer, he’s often out trail running or mountaineering.

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Marit

International Mountain Leader

Marit is originally from the Netherlands, where her passion for the outdoors began with ski trips to Austria. That love deepened during her university years in North Wales, where she took up hiking and rock climbing. Her adventures have since taken her across the Alps and beyond. Now based in the French Alps and teaching at an international school in Geneva, Marit is a qualified International Mountain Leader who joins the Cloud 9 team during school holidays. With a keen interest in alpine history, geology, and flora, she shares her knowledge with enthusiasm—and in four languages, no less!

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Nicole

International Mountain Leader

Nicole, originally from France’s Vosges region, moved to Chamonix in 1984 with her husband, a mountain guide with the PGHM rescue service. Now based in Sallanches with their three sons, she’s been working as a qualified International Mountain Leader since 1996. In summer, Nicole leads both classic routes like the Tour du Mont Blanc and hidden gems like the Gran Paradiso and Tour des Fiz. In winter, she guides snowshoeing trips around Megève. A passionate hiker, skier, and cyclist, Nicole also travels widely—favourites include Nepal, Corsica, and Réunion Island—and spends every autumn harvesting grapes with friends for winemaking.

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Pablo

International Mountain Leader and High Mountain Guide

Pablo, originally from Spain, is both a qualified International Mountain Leader and High Mountain Guide with a loyal following of returning clients. He moved to the Alps to fully embrace his passion for the mountains and has since built a reputation as an exceptional guide and leader. Fluent in Spanish and comfortable in both English and French, Pablo brings experience, enthusiasm, and a warm, multilingual approach to every trip.

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Richard

International Mountain Leader

Richard is a qualified International Mountain Leader with over nine years of guiding and instructing experience. After leaving the Fire Service, he turned his full attention to the outdoors, exploring the mountains of France, Italy, the UK, Austria, and the Canadian Rockies. Rich has a passion for weather, the natural environment, and outdoor photography—interests that have even taken him storm-chasing in the USA. When he's not in the mountains, Rich serves as a Search Technician for Lowland Rescue and an Emergency First Responder. In his downtime, you'll find him climbing or out on the trails running.

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Robin

International Mountain Leader

Robin is a qualified International Mountain Leader with expedition experience across Africa, America, Asia, and Europe. A natural explorer, he's driven by curiosity and a deep appreciation for the diverse cultures and landscapes he encounters. When he's not in the mountains or deep in the jungle, Robin lives life at a different pace—navigating the UK's inland waterways aboard his bright yellow narrowboat, Goldilocks.

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Susanna

International Mountain Leader

Suze has lived and worked in the Alps for over 10 years and is a passionate mountaineer, trail runner, road cyclist, skier, and yogi. Based in Chamonix since 2011, she is a fully qualified International Mountain Leader. Suze’s love for skiing has taken her around the world, and in 2014, she organized a ski mountaineering expedition to climb peaks in Tajikistan. A dedicated bird watcher and nature lover, Suze enjoys everything from wandering through magical forests to tackling steep alpine ski descents. With her vast experience, she’s as comfortable in the mountains as she is immersed in nature.

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Emma

International Mountain Leader, Mountain Bike Leader, Nordic Ski Instructor

Emma has been leading treks and expeditions ever since 2005. She's led trips all over the world, but Corsica, Nepal, and the Alps remain her top three trekking destinations and Tour du Mont Blanc trek her favorite route. In 2009, she made the first ever ski descent of Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world. Emma is fluent in French, Russian, and Spanish.

What others say about this adventure

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Angela B.

|August 2025

Our trip was terrific....I selected the Tour des Combins for our family because it was described as 'off the beaten path' and it was exactly that...it was not busy and the hiking and scenery were stunning. I would highly recommend this trip. The mountain huts were fantastic...great food, comfortable and tucked away...as noted on our 7 day trip we did not 'cross a proper road' for 4-5 days, we were certainly away from it all...hut to hut, remote, all trails, up and down mountain passes all day long...fantastic!

Eric R.

Cloud 9 trip planning recommendation

Cloud 9 planned everything for our group: Food, lodging, baggage transportation, and excellent hiking plans. The food and service in the hotels were great and the staff were friendly and helpful! I would highly recommend Cloud 9 to anyone planning a trip.

Nikki E.

Five excellent guided hiking adventures in Europe through Cloud 9 Adventure

For the past five years Cloud 9 has organized a private guided hiking adventure for our family in Europe – including the Alps, the Pyrenees, and Tuscany. The trips have been outstanding! Emma and Helen’s attention to detail means everything goes very smoothly with each day of hiking tailor made to our family’s ability. Emma challenges us to go higher, including hiking a 4,000 m peak – but our safety is always paramount. Her knowledge of the area means our itineraries are full of hidden gems – amazing trails off the beaten track and secluded mountain cafes with delicious food.

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Angela B.

|August 2025

Eric R.

Cloud 9 trip planning recommendation

Nikki E.

Five excellent guided hiking adventures in Europe through Cloud 9 Adventure

Jenny W.

Guided hike

Great guide with lots of energy and lots of laughs! Would highly recommend this company!!! Can’t wait to go back in 2019.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced International Mountain Leader with extensive knowledge of the area
  - Six full days of trekking
  - Accommodation for 7 nights (5 nights at huts & 2 nights at hotels)
  - All breakfasts and dinners for the duration of the tour
  - Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
Add-ons (available to add at checkout):
- - Single occupancy room — only possible for 2 hotel nights (likely even 3 if there’s hotel availability on Day 6)
Not included:
- - Transportation to and from Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Valais
  - Airport transfers
  - Lunches
  - Personal drinks and snacks
  - Travel and medical/rescue insurance — mandatory, available to add at chekckout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a 100 GBP administrative fee applies to each modification.
This tour is meant for hikers with great fitness levels and prior hill walking experience. You will be walking for 6-7 hours a day on average, covering distances of 16-25 km (10-16 miles) with a fair amount of ascents and descents. Since there’s no vehicle support, you’ll also need to be able to carry all of your equipment every day. However, you won’t need to pack sleeping bags or mattresses, and the tour doesn’t include glacial travel, so you should be able to keep your pack light.

If you’re new to hiking, check out our beginner-friendly photo walks in the Chamonix area, the Mont Blanc hiking tour from Chamonix and the hiking adventure in the Julian Alps.

If you are an intermediate hiker, you can also check out the classic Tour du Mont Blanc Trek or the Haute Route Trek, which are equally as challenging as the Tour de Combins.
If you’re an advanced hiker looking for a challenge, check out this Tour de Monte Rosa Trek or, if you are also a runner, the Tour du Mont Blanc trail running adventure.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 35-40L bag)
  - Hiking poles — optional
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  - Spare clothes for layering and 6 days of hiking
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Waterproof pants
  - Base layers (top and bottom)
  - Mid layer—usually a fleece
  - Hiking pants (shorts as well if you want)
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Personal snacks and drinks
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
You will only be able to access your luggage on days 1 and 7 of the trip, so try to pack light.

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.

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Group sizes and prices:
- - For this group adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 10:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate.
The Tour des Combins hike 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.
The price for this Tour de Combins hiking adventure is based on twin-share rooms while at hotels (two nights) and shared dorms while at huts. A single occupancy room can be arranged for the two hotel nights (maybe even three if there’s hotel availability on Day 6) at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

While staying at huts, you’ll be staying at shared dorms, meaning that single occupancy is not an option.
To get to Bourg-Saint-Pierre, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), two-three hours away. Once you arrive, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport (take a train or bus to Martigny and the line 410 bus to Bourg-Saint-Pierre).

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at your hotel in Bourg-Saint-Pierre or at a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
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

You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
- For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
- For cancellations 0-89 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
- For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
- For cancellations 60-89 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
- For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
- For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
- For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.

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