Circling the Mt. Blanc Range means hiking as close as possible to this legendary alpine giant without actually climbing. Every day, enjoy so many new discoveries as you explore the different sides, cultures, and landscapes of the range: first through France, and then Italy and Switzerland. The well-marked trails and circuits are trade and communications that have been used, in some cases, since Antiquity. This is hands down one of the world’s major and most classic multi-day mountain hikes!

Tour De Mont Blanc

The most famous multi-day mountain hike in the Alps

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Savoie

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The vast Trient Glacier

Arve Valley

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Balme (Le Tour)

Brévent/Flégère

Chamonix is unique resort towered by the jagged and imposing Mont Blanc based a short transfer away from Geneva airport.

As the spiritual home of extreme skiing, Chamonix has a different aura than any other resort. The mountains are bigger, steeper and more spectacular. And the town itself is bustling, cosmopolitan, and steeped in Alpine history.

Chamonix

The mountain sports capital of the world, Chamonix gets plenty of hype and deserves it all. Whether you're a skier, climber, biker or hiker, Chamonix is probably on your bucket list, and it doesn't disappoint when you finally get there. The Chamonix mountains are steep, solid (by the standards of alpine areas) and utterly spectacular. That would be a pretty good combination even if you had to hike to reach them, but the Chamonix valley is covered in cable cars and chairlifts, making access to its legendary peaks remarkably easy.

In summer the Chamonix valley is full of ambitious climbers, some making their first forays into alpine adventures, others already masters of the craft making the most of easy access to keep their skills sharp. Whichever category you fall into there are routes on rock, ice and snow to choose from, and a strong community feeding back conditions updates and beta. Come winter the valley fills with snow and the famous lines from the Aiguille du Midi, Brévènt and Grands Montets draw the best skiers from across the globe.

Even when the high mountains are out of condition or cloaked in cloud Chamonix still has a huge amount to offer, with an array of rock climbing crags in summer and a collection of XC ski trails providing plenty of options on all but the grimmest of days.

If all of this sounds a little too hardcore then there's still a huge network of hiking and biking trails lining the valley, most of which are world-class in their own right!

Suffice to say, Chamonix is all you hope it will be, but don't just take our word for it!

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Massive berms on the final section of Half Nelson! Rider: Greg Heil

Les Houches

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A group of climbers on the Cornice Traverse and the Hilary Step, very close to the summit.

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Vormaine

Albertville

Courmayeur

Only a short distance from the hustle of Chamonix is mellow Cormayeur with friendly wide open pistes, great, inexpensive food and coffee  But also it offers challenging off piste above and below the trees, and a brand new rotating lift accessing the famous Vallee Blanche.

Balme

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Hike the World-Renowned Tour du Mont Blanc Route

Circumnavigate the iconic Mont Blanc massif on this epic multi-day route.

Selected Hikes with the Best Views of Mont Blanc

Looking for alternative ways of admiring Mont Blanc? This list is for you!

Let Chamonix Blow Your Mind with These Must-Do Hikes

Explore Chamonix—possibly the most breathtaking mountain destination in the world—on these hikes ranging from mild to wild.

Tête Rousse Hut

A challenging loop showcasing the diversity of the Mont Blanc mountain range.

Christ-Roi

Aiguillette des Houches

A pleasant hike with views of the Mont Blanc Massif

Tour du Mont Blanc: Bellevue to Contamines Mont Joie

Day 2: An excellent day taking in a huge variety of views, from alpine meadows to hanging glaciers and rocky ridges.

Tour du Mont Blanc: Merlet to Bellevue

While one of the less interesting sections of the TMB, this stretch still offers a few hidden trail gems.

La Jonction

A famous hike which was the starting point for Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard when they made the first ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786.

Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc: Brévent to Merlet

Day 1: A gentle downhill day on the sun-kissed south-facing slopes of the Brévent peak.

Lac Cornu from Planpraz

Escape the crowds at Lac Blanc by hiking to Lac Cornu instead.

Buvette de la Floria

A short and pleasant hike up to a picturesque little mountain hut. 