Tour du Mont Blanc brings the magic of the Alps within arm’s reach. You can feel it while scaling 8,200-ft mountain passes and bouncing through flower-strewn meadows. You can see it as you spot reflections of glaciated peaks while running past crystal-clear lakes. You can taste it while sampling culinary specialties in cobble-stoned villages of three countries. Witness sublime glaciers transforming into medieval bell towers and rolling green singletracks giving way to brook-side paths. Let your feet grow weary from speeding up along ancient Roman roads and recharge your soul to unimpeded views of Mont Blanc. After 10 days, 100 miles crossed, and 32,000 feet gained, you will learn for yourself why Tour du Mont Blanc is the most sought after trail running route in the world.
Finish the world’s most famous trail running route
Experience authentic mountain life in the heart of the Alps
3 countries, 6 mountain passes, 110 miles, countless memories
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!
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
To participate in this Tour du Mont Blanc guided tour, you have to be in excellent physical shape. This trip is for you if you’re an experienced trail runner with at least three years of trail running experience. You should be able to run or fast hike for most of the day with many breaks in between. You should be able to tackle climbs and descents with altitude changes of up to 3,000 feet (915 m), with a total of 4,000 to 6,000 ft (1,220-1,830 m) elevation gain at any given day spread over 12 to 15 miles (19.3-24 km)—sometimes in exposed terrain. Keep in mind that you will be taking a lot of breaks and that you will always have a guide by your side to monitor your technique and shorten the route if it gets too strenuous for you or your group (shorter routes are available most days). You will also be able to fast hike and take a rest day in Courmayeur.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Even though you probably won’t need any running clothes for cold weather, bringing some (such as running pants and a fleece) is not a bad idea because weather in the Alps can be unpredictable.
Group sizes and prices:
Trail running along Tour du Mont Blanc can be arranged for larger 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.
A $500 deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the deposit is paid, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
To get to Chamonix, where your tour starts and finishes, most people fly into Geneva International Airport , which is 1.5 hours away. A round-trip shared shuttle airport transfer is included. This will be booked for you through Mountain Drop-offs.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best time to meet and you will get transferred to your accommodation in Chamonix.
