TMB Classic 8 Days - Self-Guided

You arrive in Saint Gervais and settle into your hotel for the evening. Take the opportunity to explore this charming spa town at the foot of Mont Blanc and prepare for the days ahead.
No hiking today.
Night at a 3-star hotel in Saint Gervais.

A private morning transfer takes you to Notre Dame de la Gorge, the starting point of your trek. From here, you begin the long climb toward Col du Bonhomme, then continue to the Croix du Bonhomme. This is a demanding first day of hiking with a truly alpine atmosphere - wide-open mountain landscapes, rocky trails and sweeping views of the Aiguille des Glaciers accompany your descent into the remote valley of Les Chapieux.
Night in half-board at a mountain lodge in Les Chapieux.

You leave Les Chapieux and climb steadily toward Col de la Seigne, which marks the border between France and Italy. As you cross into Italy, the panorama opens up dramatically with views of the Grandes Jorasses, the Aiguilles de Peuterey and the Italian side of Mont Blanc. A long descent through the beautiful Val Veny leads to a bus connection into the lively town of Courmayeur.
Night at a 3-star hotel in Courmayeur (bed and breakfast).

A bus takes you to the head of Val Ferret on the Italian side. You hike past Refuge Elena with its stunning views of the Glacier du Pre de Bar, then climb to Grand Col Ferret - the border between Italy and Switzerland. The descent into the Swiss Val Ferret offers remarkable views of the Combins massif to the east. You continue through traditional villages to reach the charming resort of Champex.
Night at a 3-star hotel in Champex.

Today's stage is the most challenging of the trek. You climb to the Fenetre d'Arpette at 2,750 m9,022 ft, the highest point on this TMB itinerary, where a spectacular panorama awaits. The descent alongside the Trient Glacier is steep and dramatic, with loose scree and stunning glacial scenery.
In case of poor weather or snow, an alternative route via Col de Bovine offers a gentler but equally scenic option.
Night in half-board at a mountain lodge at Col de la Forclaz or in Trient.

You cross Col de la Balme and return to France, greeted by a sweeping panorama of the Mont Blanc massif, the Aiguille Verte and the Chamonix valley below. The descent takes you through alpine meadows and forests to the village of Le Tour, then on to Argentiere.
Night at a 3-star hotel in Argentiere.

The final hiking day follows the Balcon des Aiguilles Rouges, one of the finest panoramic trails in the Alps. You climb to Lac Blanc, where the view is simply unforgettable - the Aiguille Verte, Les Drus, the Mer de Glace, the Aiguilles de Chamonix and Mont Blanc spread out before you in a single sweeping vista. You then descend toward La Flegere, with the option to take the cable car, before continuing down to Chamonix.
Night at a 4-star hotel in Chamonix (bed and breakfast).

Check out of your hotel after breakfast. Your Tour du Mont Blanc adventure ends in Chamonix, well connected by bus or train to Geneva airport and other destinations.
No hiking today.