Tour of Mont Blanc

Tour of Mont Blanc Hut to Hut Hiking

This Tour of Mont Blanc Hut to Hut Hiking trip is an incredible experience. Join Bigtime Aventura on this extraordinary 10-day guided hut to hut hiking adventure. In total, we will spend 12 days together on this trip which takes us through three countries; France, Switzerland, and Italy. This hiking tour covers 150km (90 miles), 8000m (26,000') elevation gain, and 9000m (30,000') elevation loss.

Accommodation

The Mont Blanc Massif is a spectacular mountainous area with some of the most prominent alpine features in the world. This is where alpinism or mountaineering started. Although our hike doesn't take us into the high peaks, it does take us all the way around this massif and through three countries. We'll follow well-maintained trails throughout and stay at clean and cozy hostels in small towns, huts in the mountains, and friendly hotels with private rooms.

Food and Drink

The grandeur of this part of the Alps will take your breathe away. Besides the natural beauty of this region, you'll also be immersed in the culture, people, and food of three different countries. Each one is unique and special. From cheese fondue dinners in Switzerland, to pizza and pasta in Italy, and croissants and fresh bread in France, this trip offers a smorgasbord of food and cultural delights. Did I mention the wine and craft beers? Oh yes, this is a trip to enjoy!

The Hiking

The actual hiking is straightforward and rewarding. Technically, it's quite simple. There aren't any real complications. It's just a matter of hiking day after day for 10 straight days. It is without question the easiest hut to hut hiking trip that Bigtime Aventura offers. For more information continue reading below. When you're ready to get started, contact us to put the plan in motion.

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• Registration Deadline: January 15, 2024
• Minimum participants: 4
• Maximum participants: 10

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• Registration Deadline: October 1, 2024
• Minimum participants: 4
• Maximum participants: 10

Arrive Geneva, Switzerland Airport (GVA)

Transfer from GVA to Chamonix, France

Check-in at hotel in Chamonix

Free afternoon in Chamonix

Welcome dinner at a restaurant in Chamonix

Chamonix, France* - Hostel 1 (France)

Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)

Elevation gain: 470m (1550')

Elevation loss: 1070m (3510')

Time: 5-6hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

*Gondola transfer to trailhead

Hostel 1 (France) - Hostel 2 (Switzerland)

Distance: 13km (8.1 miles)

Elevation gain: 970m (3200')

Elevation loss: 1110m (3650')

Time: 6-7hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hostel 2 (Switzerland) - Hostel 3 (Switzerland)

Distance: 14km (8.7 miles)

Elevation gain: 915m (3000')

Elevation loss: 750m (2475')

Time: 6-7hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hostel 3 (Switzerland) - Hotel 2 (Switzerland)

Distance: 16km (10 miles)

Elevation gain: 610m (2000')

Elevation loss: 500m (1650')

Time: 6-7hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hotel 2 (Switzerland) - Hut 1 (Italy)

Distance: 20km (12.4 miles)

Elevation gain: 1235m (4050')

Elevation loss: 915m (3000')

Time: 8-9hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hut 1 (Italy) - Hotel 3 (Italy)

Distance: 11km (6.8 miles)

Elevation gain: 250m (820')

Elevation loss: 1000m (3280')

Time: 4-5hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hotel 3 (Italy) - Hut 2 (Italy)

Distance: 14.5km (9 miles)

Elevation gain: 1414m (4640')

Elevation loss: 500m (1650')

Time: 7-8hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hut 2 (Italy) - Hostel 4 (France) 

Distance: 14km (8.7 miles)

Elevation gain: 370m (1220')

Elevation loss: 950m (3120')

Time: 5-6hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hostel 4 (France) - Hotel 4 (France)

Distance: 17km (10.5 miles)

Elevation gain: 925m (3030')

Elevation loss: 1313m (4300')

Time: 8-9hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Hotel 4 (France) - Chamonix* (Hotel 1)

Distance: 16km (10 miles)

Elevation gain: 770m (2350')

Elevation loss: 950m (3100')

Time: 6-7hr

Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

Aerobic Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗

*The hike ends in Les Houches, France. Bus transfer to Chamonix

Goodbye dinner at a restaurant in Chamonix

Depart Geneva, Switzerland Airport (GVA)

Check-out of hotel in Chamonix, France

Transfer from Chamonix, France to GVA

End of Trip or Continue your

European vacation on your own

• Certified guide

  • Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA) accreditation.
  • Native English-speaking, fluent Spanish-speaking guide

• Planning and logistics

• Accommodation (11 nights)

  • 5 nights in hotels
  • 4 nights in hostels
  • 2 nights in mountain huts

• Food

  • Dinner (8 nights)
    • At restaurants in Chamonix (2 nights)
    • At each hostel (4 nights)
    • At each mountain hut (2 nights)
  • Picnic lunch from each hut and hostel (6 lunches)
  • Breakfast (11 breakfasts)
    • At each hotel (5 mornings)
    • At each hostel (4 mornings)
    • At each hut (2 mornings)

• Permits, access, and entrance fees to all areas on the hiking trip

• Transportation

  • Day 1: Bus transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
  • Day 2: Gondola to trailhead
  • Day 11: Bus transfer from Les Houches to Chamonix
  • Day 12: Bus transfer from Chamonix to Geneva Airport

• Accident insurance during the trip

• Liability insurance during the trip

• Basic first aid kit

• Personal flights to and from Geneva, Switzerland
• Drinks (beer, wine, soda), souvenirs, etc. at the hotels, hostels, huts, and restaurants
• Any meals not mentioned in the "Services Included" section
• International travel and personal medical insurance with evacuation (highly recommended)

• A positive attitude and desire to be in the mountains.
• This is an active vacation so be ready to move your body, feel the excitement, and view the highest peak and the most extraordinary alpine terrain in western Europe!
• Each participant should be capable of hiking for extended periods (6-9hr per day) and be accustomed to spending time in the mountains.
• An intermediate level of physical and mental fitness is necessary for this trip.

Hello, my name is Rich Griffeth and I will be your guide on this Tour of Mont Blanc hut to hut hiking adventure. I am a certified UIMLA guide. I have been sharing incredible outdoor adventures in the mountains with people just like you since 2016. I am from the USA but I've lived in Spain since 2009. My native language is English and I'm fluent in Spanish. My goal for a trip like this is to engage you in a once in a lifetime adventure. I'll manage the safety and logistics during the trip. You just have to arrive and enjoy the experience. I hope to see you soon so we can make a memorable vacation together.

If you like this trip, click on the links below to take a look at some of the other hut to hut hiking trips that Rich offers.

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