Hiking - Complete Tour du Mont Blanc

Day 1 : Chamonix Valley                                                  
Our trek starts from the top of Plan-Praz cable car (2 000m). A nice path leads us to the Brevent summit (2 525m) from where Mont-Blanc reveals itself in all its majesty. From this unforgettable viewpoint, the trail heads down towards Bellachat mountain hut and on to the Merlet animal park.  A short transfer brings us down to the valley to Les Houches where we will spend our first night.
Elevation gain: 525m - Elevation loss: 1 025m
 
Day 2 : Val Montjoie                                                                     
Today we start our hike from the top of the Bellevue cable car (1 800m) where we will enjoy a panoramic view on the Mont-Blanc mountain range, the Aiguilles Rouges, the Fiz and the Aravis massifs.  After crossing the suspended bridge over the Bionnassay torrent our descent leads us to Les Contamines in the Val Montjoie.
Elevation gain: 570m - Elevation loss : 1 200m

Day 3 : Beaufortain                                                                      
From Notre Dame de la Gorge and its romantic baroque church we are heading to the Col du Bonhomme (2 329m). We leave the Val Montjoie behind us and head to Beaufortain towards the southernmost tip of the Mont-Blanc massif. The trail rolls down to the hidden valley of Les Chapieux.
Elevation gain: 1 270m - Elevation loss : 930m

Day 4 : Val Veny                                                                             
At la Ville des Glaciers, a visit to the local cheese factory is a must !  At the Col de la Seigne (2516m) we reach the Italian border and the Val Veny. From there, we have many route choices to reach Elisabetta mountain hut located at the bottom of La Lée Blanche glacier. No access to your luggage.
Elevation gain: 720m - Elevation drop: 320m

Day 5 : Aosta Valley                                                                       
The day begins with a descent towards Lac Combal.  The uphill to Arp Vieille takes us onto a magnificent balcony trail facing mythical peaks such as the Noire de Peuterey, the Dent du Géant and the Grandes Jorasses…  Descent to Courmayeur, a picturesque village of narrow streets and typical Valdotaine architecture. Night in Courmayeur.
Elevation gain: 460m - Elevation drop: 990m

Day 6 : Italian Val Ferret                                                             
From the hamlet of Villair Superior we follow the direction of Bertone mountain hut from where we head onto an impressive balcony trail. Here, the aerial view of the peaks of the Mont-Blanc massif is simply
exceptional.  According to weather and group conditions the guide has a choice of many different ways to get to the Bonatti hut where we will spend the night. No access to your luggage.
Elevation gain: 800m - Elevation drop: 500m

Day 7 : Swiss Val Ferret                                                    
After a transfer to Arnuva, the trail gives access to the Grand Col Ferret (2 490m), the Italian-Swiss border. Hikers can enjoy welcoming alpine meadows, and in the distance, snow-covered summits of the Dolent or l’A Neuve.  Descent to the Swiss Val Ferret, to La Fouly where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain: 770m - Elevation drop: 850m

Day 8 : Trient Valley                                                                       
After a transfer, we hike from the Champex valley to the Trient valley.  It will take us to the alpine pastures of Bovine. A balcony trail above the Rhone valley and its vineyards, allows us to admire the peaks of the Bernese Oberland and the steep summits of the Combin massif. After descending in the shade of the larches, we arrive at the Col de la Forclaz, a key passage between the Rhone and Trient valleys.
Elevation gain: 700m - Elevation drop: 670m

Day 9 : Trélechamps
A steady climb up takes us to the French/Swiss border from where the views on the north face of the Mont-Blanc range are breathtaking. This fabulous décor will escort us until the listed hamlet of Tré le Champ where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain: 910m - Elevation drop: 800m

Day 10 : Chamonix Valley                                                               
From Trélechamps we head up towards the Lacs de Chéserys, with the Mont-Blanc massif reflecting in their waters, a magical place to share our last lunch. The trek ends at the Praz village. Return to Chamonix in the afternoon.
Elevation gain: 810m - Elevation drop: 330m
The guide may have to adapt the route to weather conditions and/or to group physical and/or technical ability.