Tour du Mont Blanc “Highlights”

Early in the morning, travel by bus or transfer to Trento. A first fantastic view of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix valley awaits you at the Col de Balme pass. An impressive ridge path over the summit of the Aiguiellete de Possetes leads you through rocky terrain with a tremendous panorama of the surrounding glaciers. A marvellous day in the midst of the highest mountain giants.

The most spectacular part of the Mont Blanc tour awaits you today: you climb steep rocks on well-secured ladders and ascend to the bright blue mountain lake Lac Blanc. In the afternoon, take a high-altitude trail over the ‘Grand Balcon’ to Plan Praz with its café at 2,000 metres. Take the cable car down to the legendary mountaineering town of Chamonix.

The next stage makes every mountaineer's heart beat faster: following in the footsteps of the Romans over gurgling gorges, encountering different types of rock in different colours and climbing two high pass crossings. Time and again, the views of the massifs of the French Alps are endless. From the Col du Bonhomme on a rocky mountain path to the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme pass. Descend into the glacier valley via alpine meadows lined with mountain streams. Transfer to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

A short journey takes you back to the Vallée des Glaciers, the valley of the glacier. From there you climb up to the Col de la Seigne pass, where you cross border from France to Italy and enjoy fantastic panoramic views. You then hike through fields studded with flowers to the Rifugio Elisabetta, a traditional Italian mountaneering lodge. A side trip to the turquiose glacier lake Lacs de Miage is enticing, before you take the bus or the transfer from Chalet du Miage (depending on season) to Courmayeur, the home of famous mountain guides and alpine mountaineers.

Passing by Rifugio Bertone, you walk on a very scenic mountain path along the mountain flank. The Rifugio Bonatti mountain lodge receives you to rest on the terrace, directly opposite the massive Mont-Blanc. The path takes you further over bridges and brooks to Arnouva, located at a height of 1800m in the valley head of the idyllic Val Ferrets.

Today, you will hike over the 2500m high Col Ferret pass in Switzerland and reach beautiful Wallis. Rest in one of the mountain lodges and enjoy fresh milk products and the ringing cow bells on your way further towards your destination of La Fouly.

The small town of Martigny is idyllically situated in the Rhône Valley. Take a stroll up to La Batiaz Castle or enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants to build up your strength for the days ahead.

Early in the morning, ride by bus or transfer to Trient. You’ll start your first day’s hike with an ascent to the Col de Balme Pass (2,191 m), from where you’ll enjoy fantastic views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Valley! A descent takes you down to a grassy saddle, where you can take a leisurely break at an alpine hut. An impressive ridge trail over the summit of l’Aiguillete des Posettes now takes you through rocky terrain, offering a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding glaciers. You’ll make your way down via a steep hiking trail that later follows a mountain stream to your destination. A dream day amidst the towering mountain giants!

Today, the most spectacular section of the Mont Blanc Circuit awaits you: you’ll climb steep rocks using well-secured ladders and make your way up to the glistening light-blue mountain lake, Lac Blanc. In the afternoon, you’ll follow a high-altitude trail over the ‘Grand Balcon’ to Plan Praz, where there’s a café at 2,000 m. You’ll then glide down by cable car to the legendary mountaineering town of Chamonix.

This stage is sure to set every mountaineer’s heart racing: you’ll hike in the footsteps of the Romans through babbling gorges, encounter rocks of various colours, and climb two high mountain passes! Time and again, you’ll be treated to endless panoramic views of the French Alps. First, you’ll take a leisurely walk along the river to the Baroque pilgrimage church of Notre Dame de la Gorge, from where you’ll begin the long ascent to the pass summits. From the Col du Bonhomme (2,329 m), you’ll continue along a rocky high-altitude trail to the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (2,450 m). Descending through alpine meadows lined with mountain streams, you’ll make your way down into the valley of the glaciers. A short transfer will take you down to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

After a short ride back to the Vallée des Glaciers, you’ll ascend to the Col de la Seigne Pass, where you’ll cross the border from France into Italy and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view. You’ll hike through flower-strewn meadows to the Rifugio Elisabetta, a traditional Italian mountaineering hut. After a brief detour to the turquoise-blue glacial lakes, the Lacs de Miage, you’ll take a bus from the Chalet du Miage to Courmayeur, the home of famous mountain guides and alpine mountaineers

Passing the Rifugio Bertone, the trail follows the mountain slopes along a scenic high-altitude trail. The Rifugio Bonatti mountain lodge welcomes you to its beautiful terrace, directly opposite the Mont Blanc massif. Crossing bridges and babbling streams, the trail leads you to Arnouva, situated at an altitude of 1,800 meters at the head of the idyllic Val Ferrets.

On the final stage, you’ll cross the 2,500-meter-high Col Ferret Pass into Switzerland and arrive in the beautiful Valais region. Take a break at one of the inviting alpine huts and enjoy fresh dairy products and the tinkling of cowbells as you continue on your way to the charming destination of La Fouly.