This 7-day high-altitude Tour du Mont Blanc trek is a more rugged, less-traveled, and shorter variation of the classic TMB. Offering the advantages of zero crowds and higher elevations, the 60-mile journey includes glacier crossings and a sense of accomplishment for experienced hikers. Imagine yourself climbing up a 9,450 ft (2,880 m) mountain pass, descending into a hamlet-dotted valley, crossing a glacier—and finishing the day in a premier mountain hut perched right below snow-capped peaks! Trekking through France, Italy, and Switzerland, treat yourself to a feast for the senses with crisp mountain air infused with the vibrant scent of wildflowers and whiffs of authentic local dishes—all paired with a quintessential Alpine backdrop.
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
To participate in this high-level Tour du Mont Blanc guided adventure, you need to be in excellent physical shape. You’ll be trekking 7 days in a row for up to 8 hours each day—with an elevation gain of up to 5,250 ft (1,600 m). There will be a couple of glacier crossings on this tour as well (a different high-mountain guide will accompany you during those). You should have strong experience of hiking in hilly and mountainous terrain and a good stamina. We suggest you adopt a training regiment in the weeks leading up to the trip, with long daily hikes in hilly terrain, as well as activities like jogging, swimming, playing squash, or circuit training. In short, you should practice by doing various endurance activities multiple times a week. However, you won’t be expected to walk at a fast pace, you will be taking multiple breaks each day.
If you are an intermediate hiker, you can check out the classic Tour du Mont Blanc Trek. If you are looking for a hiking adventure in the Alps suitable for beginners, check out the Mont Blanc hiking tour from Chamonix and the hiking adventure in the Julian Alps.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Keep in mind that the weather will most likely be warm and fairly stable, so there is a high chance that you’ll be able to hike in shorts and T-shirts and only occasionally put on other layers. However, there is always a possibility of unseasonal weather conditions with heavy rain, low temperatures and even snow. In short, being well-prepared is a prerequisite for a safe hiking experience during the high-level TMB trekking trip. You’ll be able to discuss the packing list with your guide before the adventure.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking the high-level version of the Tour du Mont Blanc can be arranged for larger and for private groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Les Houches, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA). You will meet your guide at 9am in front of the Bellevue cable car in Les Houches. We suggest you arrive in the village the day before and stay in one of its hotels or chalets.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in the Mont Blanc areas in France, Switzerland, and Italy please refer to France Diplomacy’s advice for travelers and foreign nationals, Switzerland’s official COVID-19 travel guidelines, and Official Italian Tourism Website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
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.
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