Our Comfort Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) follows the classic route, but includes more private rooms and a daily bag transfer service. The accommodation is a mix of hotels, rustic mountain refuges and small auberges with lots of character.

The route starts in Les Houches and finishes in Chamonix, passing through France, Italy and Switzerland. The total distance of the Tour du Mont Blanc is 170 kilometres (105 miles), with around 10,000 metres of ascent.

For a detailed itinerary day by day hiking description see our TMB itinerary.

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Comfort Tour du Mont Blanc : The Highlights

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a hike that “has it all“! Awesome views, unique wildlife, and wholesome food to keep you going. Hiking the classic TMB route, you’ll cross a variety of landscapes. From dark pine forests, you’ll emerge into bright alpine meadows, full of colour, fragrance, and sound. Listen out for the distinctive cries of marmots, and keep your eyes peeled for grazing chamois. If you’re lucky, you might spot a rare flower such as a Martagon Lily or a Black Vanilla Orchid (yes, they really do smell like vanilla!).

Further up, you’ll reach the rugged, windy mountain passes, where specialised plants nestle close to the rocks. Ask your guide to show you how these plants have adapted to their their harsh environment. Along the way, sample a range of hearty local dishes. We especially love the blueberry tarts, which use fresh, hand-picked berries. Other popular favourites include Italian polenta, and Swiss “rösti”.

What makes our Comfort Tour du Mont Blanc different from our standard TMB trip? You’ll get a twin room for at least seven out of nine nights, and luggage transfers are included. This means that you can carry a light day pack, and we’ll transport the rest to your next location. If you’re travelling as a two, you’ll share a room with your partner; if you’re travelling alone, you’ll share with another guest. In hotels you will have a private bathroom but in the more traditional mountain accommodations there may be shared bathroom facilities.

For two out of the nine nights, you will stay in shared refuge-style accommodation. Read this article to learn more about mountain refuges, and read our FAQ page for more details about baggage transfers, route variants, and more. 

This is a great trip to experience the best of the TMB with a few more comforts than our classic refuge hike.

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Each day is around 15 – 20 kilometers (12 miles), with 1000 meters of ascent. The highest point of the TMB is at 2665m above sea level. For a description of a typical TMB day, read this post.

Day 1 Your adventure begins

Les Houches > Les Contamines

Meet your guide, for Comfort hikers this will be 8:30am at Hotel Plan B in Chamonix, for Classic hikers this is at 9am at the TMB Arch in Les Houches. You'll then ride the Bellevue cable car and traverse alpine meadows towards the Bionnassay Glacier. Here you'll see a glacial torrent, which you'll cross via an exhilarating suspension bridge. From there, you'll climb to Col du Tricot, then descend to the Miage Chalets. This is a great place to stop for a snack. One final climb brings you to the second pass of the days, and then easy trails lead you through meadows and forests down to Les Contamines. Comfort hikers may take a short transfer to their hotel.

This day covers 14km, with 700m of climbing.

Day 2 On ancient paths

Les Contamines > Les Chapieux

An easy river path will lead you past a historic church and onto a Roman road. You'll ascend up to Col du Bonhomme, and as you climb the trail will become more technical. From the pass, you'll continue up to Col des Fours, which is one of the highest points of the TMB. A steep descent leads back to easy trails, and you'll join a farm track down to Refuge des Mottets. Alternatively you'll take a short taxi to Bourg St Maurice from the village of Les Chapieux to access hotel accommodation.

This day covers 20km, with 1400m of climbing.

Day 3 Welcome to Italy

Les Chapieux > Val Veny

A gradual climb will bring you to Col de la Seigne, where you'll cross into Italy. The views from here are incredible! You'll see Mont Blanc's west face, Himalayan in scale, and you'll see down into å. A gentle descent takes you past a remote mountain museum, which is well-worth a visit, then past Rifugio Elisabetta. Listen out for marmots above Elisabetta; their distinctive calls tend to fill the whole valley! After sampling some local dishes, continue down through the forest to Rifugio Monte Bianco or Rifugio Maison Vielle. On the Comfort tour this is one of your nights in shared accommodation in a real mountain refuge.

This day covers 17km, with 720m of climbing.

Day 4 Italian food and culture

Val Veny > Courmayeur

With three long days behind you, it’s time for an easier day. A steep climb through forest will bring you to the Courmayeur ski resort and a little refuge. After stopping for a snack, you can either take the cable car down to Courmayeur, or continue on foot. If you choose to hike, the highlight of this descent is passing through Dolonne. This charming village, with its quiet, modest streets, feels authentically Italian. Spend the afternoon exploring the bustling, historic town of Courmayeur.

This day covers 8km, with 300m of climbing.

Day 5 The balcony trail

Courmayeur > Val Ferret

After a strenuous start up to Rifugio Bertone, you’ll join the famous balcony trail. This undulating trail is so smooth that you can look up from your feet. Thickets of fragrant alpenrose colour the slopes, and you’ll get a clear view of the Mont Blanc massif. From this viewpoint, the scale of Mont Blanc’s hanging glaciers and towers is striking! One final climb will bring you to Rifugio Bonatti, where you’ll spend the night. Alternatively, if you’re a Comfort Tour guest, you’ll head back to Courmayeur.

This day covers 18km, with 1100m of climbing.

Day 6 Into Switzerland!

Val Ferret > La Fouly

You’ll continue along the balcony trail before dropping down to a refuge, where you can enjoy your last Italian coffee. Now you’ll begin the steep climb to Grand Col Ferret, which is the highest point of the classic route and marks the Italian-Swiss border. The trail climbs in strenuous zigzags, but it is not technical, and when you reach the top you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Grand Jorasses. The second half of the day is gentle; smooth trails lead you down through meadows to the sleepy village of La Fouly.

This day covers 20km, with 850m of climbing.

Day 7 Discover Pure Swissness

La Fouly > Champex Lac

This is the easiest day of the TMB. You won’t cross any mountain passes, and the trails are smooth. A pleasant valley walk through colourful meadows and dense forest will lead you to the lake-side town of Champex. Along the way, you’ll pass old farming communities and hamlets. By late lunch, you’ll have reachedyour accommodation. Spend the afternoon exploring the town; go find an ice cream, then enjoy the lake by taking a swim or renting a paddle-board. Alternatively, you might like to explore the botanical gardens or just kick back and relax on the terrace with a cold drink.

This day covers 16km, with 520m of climbing.

Day 8 Alpine Meadows & Pink Church

Champex Lac > Trient

Stroll along quiet roads out of Champex, passing meadows and colourful chalets. You’ll then enter the forest and ascend the hillside steeply. The climb is challenging, but you’ll be in the shade for most of the way. Eventually the gradient eases, and you’ll reach a wide, open pasture full of cows. Treat yourself to a home-made tart or cake at the “buvette”, and enjoy the views of vineyards below. When you’re ready, continue on an undulating trail across the hillside, then drop down to Trient through the forest.

This day covers 16km, with 850m of climbing.

Day 9 Views of Mont Blanc

Trient > Tré-Le-Champ

This penultimate day of the TMB brings you back to France. You’ll start by zig-zagging up the cool, north-facing forests of Trient, before coming out into high alpine pastures. A huge flock of sheep often graze here, and sometimes you’ll see the shepherd with his dog, whistling commands. A gentle traverse will lead you to Col de Balme. From here, you’ll descend to either Montroc or Vallorcine. If you’re joining a Classic Tour, you’ll stay in one of these this picturesque mountain hamlets. Comfort Tour hikers will continue down to the town of Argentière.

This day covers 16km, with 1150m of climbing.

Day 10 The Home Stretch!

Tré-Le-Champ > Chamonix

The last day of the TMB is not one to miss! A steep but shady trail brings you to the crystal-clear Lac Blanc. If the group feels confident, you can reach the lake via a series of metal ladders. After enjoying the unbeatable views from Lac Blanc, you’ll traverse the hillside to a ski resort, and then descend to Chamonix. Alternatively, if you'd prefer a shorter day, you can follow the shady river trail from Tré-Le-Champ. You’ll arrive in Chamonix at around 4pm, where you can enjoy a final drink with your group to celebrate!

This day covers 16kms, with 1200m of climbing.

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Our treks include all the services and the meals during the trek so you can focus on the hiking and enjoying the views. Here's what's not included:

• Equipment rental. Contact us about pole rentals.
• Pre- / post-trek accommodation
• Travel to / from the trek
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, drinks, etc.)
• Any taxis or transfers you may need to take if you need to skip a trekking day
• Tips (entirely at your discretion)
• Trekking travel insurance

Luggage transfer and luggage storage during the trek - please read up your trek description to find out details, or Contact us for more details. Each trek is different in terms of luggage storage options.

You know your travel habits best, so budget accordingly. Most places accept cards and where cash is required, on the Tour du Mont Blanc you can use Euros. Haute Route is mainly in Switzerland, so consider bringing Swiss Francs for your private expenses.

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