Hiking Complete Tour du Mont Blanc in 10 days

Val Montjoie
We take a cable car ride up to Bellevue (5,906ft). The view offers a panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif, the Aiguilles Rouges, the Fiz, and the Aravis. After crossing the famous suspended bridge over the Bionnassay torrent, we descend to the village of Les Contamines in the Val Montjoie, where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain: 2,100 feet - loss: 4,100 feet - Distance : 7 miles
 

Beaufortain
Starting from Les Contamines, we follow the Roman road towards the Col du Bonhomme (7,641ft). We leave Val Montjoie behind and head towards Beaufortain, at the southern end of the Mont-Blanc Massif. The descent through the alpine pastures takes us to the isolated Glaciers Valley and the hamlet of Les Chapieux. We stay overnight at an inn.
Elevation gain: 4,200 feet - loss: 3,000 feet - Distance : 9 miles
 

Val Veny
In the Ville des Glaciers, a visit to the cheese makers is a must, as Beaufort is well-known here! We cross the Italian border via the Col de la Seigne (8,280ft) and enter Val Veny. From here, we have the choice of various routes to reach the refuge at the foot of the Glacier de la Lée Blanche. No access to luggage.
Elevation gain: 2,400 feet - loss: 1,200 feet - Distance : 6 miles
 

Aosta Valley
We start the day with a descent to Lake Combal. The ascent to the alpine pastures of Arp Vieille provides access to a splendid balcony trail facing the most famous peaks in mountaineering history: Noire de Peuterey, Dent du Géant, Grandes Jorasses, and more. We descend to Courmayeur, a picturesque medieval village with narrow streets, typical of Valdostan architecture. Overnight stay in Courmayeur.
Elevation gain: 1,600 feet - loss: 4,800 feet - Distance : 9 miles
 

Italian Val Ferret
We depart from the hamlet of Villair Superior to the Bertone refuge, from where we move onto an impressive balcony offering exceptional views of the most beautiful peaks of the Mont-Blanc Massif. We will sleep at the Bonatti refuge, in the heart of the Italian Val Ferret. No access to luggage.
Elevation gain: 3,300 feet - loss: 700 feet - Distance : 7 miles
 

Swiss Val Ferret
Starting from Arnuva, the trail takes us to the Grand Col Ferret (8,170ft), marking the border between Italy and Switzerland. We are greeted by relaxing alpine meadows, overlooked by distant snow-capped peaks like Dolent or A Neuve and their glaciers. We descend into the Swiss Val Ferret, reaching La Fouly, where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain: 2,900 feet - loss: 4,300 feet - Distance : 11 miles
 

Trient Valley
The day begins with a transfer to the village of Champex-Lac. As we hike towards the Bovine alpine pasture, we can admire the Rhône Valley with its vineyards, the high mountains of the Bernese Oberland, and the dizzying peaks of the Combins Massif. We descend to the Col de la Forclaz, a key passage between the Rhône Valley and the Trient Valley. Overnight in Trient.
Elevation gain: 2,400 feet - loss: 2,200 feet - Distance : 9 miles
 

Trélechamps
Our trail leads us to the Col des Posettes (6,550ft), a famous border between Switzerland and France. From the pass, the view of Mont-Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges is breathtaking. This fantastic scenery accompanies us to the classified hamlet of Trélechamps, where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain: 3,500 feet - loss: 4,000 feet - Distance : 9 miles
 

Chamonix Valley
From Trélechamps, we ascend via the Grand Balcon Sud trail to the Chéserys Lakes, where the Mont-Blanc massif is reflected, creating a magical spot for a final picnic. We pass by La Flégère and descend to the village of Les Praz. Return to Chamonix in the afternoon.
Elevation gain: 3,100 feet - loss: 1,500 feet - Distance : 5 miles