Tour du Mont Blanc
A 170 km loop around the roof of the Alps, across three countries.
At a glance
Overview
The Tour du Mont Blanc circles the Mont Blanc massif in a roughly 170 km loop through France, Italy and Switzerland, with around 10,000 m of ascent. It is one of the world’s classic long-distance walks, famous for glacier views, high cols and mountain refuges.
Most walkers complete the loop in 7 to 11 days, staying in refuges and valley hotels. The route is well waymarked but genuinely mountainous — good fitness and a sensible pace matter.
TrailTransfer smooths the parts that make the TMB complicated to self-organise: refuge and hotel bookings across three countries, luggage moved to valley stays, and transfers when weather or fitness call for a shorter day.
Sample stages
A representative breakdown — we tailor daily distances to your pace, rest days and fitness.
- Day 1 Chamonix → Les Houches 16 km
- Day 2 Les Houches → Les Contamines 15 km
- Day 3 Les Contamines → Refuge de la Croix 13 km
- Day 4 Refuge de la Croix → Courmayeur 17 km
- Day 5 Courmayeur → La Fouly 15 km
- Day 6 La Fouly → Champex-Lac 18 km
- Day 7 Champex-Lac → Chamonix 20 km
How we handle the logistics
Everything below is booked with vetted local suppliers and moves with you, stage by stage.
Bags moved to your next stay before you arrive. You walk with a daypack.
Huts, albergues and hotels booked to match your itinerary and budget.
Shuttles and transfers to the start and back from the finish.
Water, food and pharmacy points mapped, with 24/7 help on the way.
Frequently asked
How hard is the Tour du Mont Blanc?
It is a challenging mountain walk: around 10,000 m of ascent over 170 km. No technical climbing, but long days and high cols mean you should be comfortably fit.
Can I have my luggage transferred on the TMB?
On many stages, yes — where the route meets a valley road. On the higher, more remote sections you carry your gear, and we plan those days into your itinerary in advance.
Do I need to book refuges early?
Yes. Refuges on the TMB fill months ahead for July and August. We book your beds in the right order as soon as your dates are set.
Which direction should I walk?
Anti-clockwise from Les Houches is the classic direction and eases you into the climbs. We can plan either way around the loop.
Ready to plan this route?
Tell us your dates and pace. We’ll build the stages and handle every connection.
