Glacier Tour Du Mt Blanc
Guided high alpine version of the Tour du Mont Blanc over glaciers, passes and mountain huts.
The Glacier Tour du Mont Blanc is 5 days of walking through the heart of the Mont Blanc massive, over stunning glaciers and mountain passes. It is an adventurous trek through an ever changing scenery and terrain.
High Alpine Trekking
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a famous hike around Mont Blanc following mid-mountain trails. Famous for its views onto the glaciers of the Mont Blanc mountain range, it is a truly beautiful walk. Our version is a little more adventurous then the classic version and leads you over the glaciers and high-mountain passes.
While exploring the high mountains during the days we still use comfortable/luxury alpine style valley accommodation. One night during this tour we stay in a high mountain hut.
It’s a week about contrasts, mountain beauty and mountain culture.
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This 5-day itinerary is for everybody who would like to experience a multi-day walking trip on some of the world’s most beautiful glaciers and alpine meadows. We start with an evening meeting in Chamonix, then crosses the Mer de Glace, Glacier du Geant, Col du Ferret, Trient hut and Glacier du Tour before returning to Chamonix.
Program
Day 1
Train to Montenvers followed by a day on the Mer du Glace. We spend the day exploring one of the alps largest glaciers and get our first introduction into modern crampon techniques. Night in a hotel in Chamonix.
Day 2
Today we take Europa’s highest Lift to Aiguille du Midi. Right by slopes of Mont Blanc we traverse the Glacier du Geant and cross into Italy, where we spend our second night.
Day 3
We start of over green alpine meadows and with stunning views of Mont Blanc and the Grandes Jorasses we cross over the Col du Ferret into Switzerland. Night in Champex.
Day 4
After last night’s meal by the lake of Champex we are now back on our way to the high mountains and glaciers. Today we ascend to Trient hut where we spend the night on 3200m
Day 5
By sunrise we follow the Glacier du Trient to the col du Tour where we cross back over into France. On this day we also have the option to climb the Tete Blanche. Along the glaicer du Tour we descent past the Albert 1 mountain hut to the village of Le Tour. Back to Chamonix.
Price | Group size: 2 3 4 5 6 | Price per person: 1340 € 1270 € 1080 € 890 € 770 € |
Included
– 5 days guiding and organizing by IFMGA qualified high mountain guides
– all group climbing equipment
– valley transport (taxis)
– 2 nights half pension in charming alpine style accommodation during the traverse
– 1 night half pension in a high mountain hut
– guides expenses
Not included
– Lifts passes
– Accommodation in Chamonix during the first 2 nights and one night after the trek
If requested the luggage transport can be arranged.
FAQ’s
The Glacier Tour du Mont Blanc suits fit hikers who want a more adventurous version of the classic route. You do not need to be an alpinist, but you should be comfortable walking for several days. You will learn and practice how to walk with crampons on snow and ice.
If you wish to take hiking into more vertical and high alpine terrain or just have another day of two in Chamonix, you may consider Via Ferrata or a full day or half day rock climbing in the valley.
Send us your preferred week, group size and previous mountain experience, and we will confirm whether the Glacier Tour du Mont Blanc is the right fit.