Chamonix, France
Tour du Mont Blanc
Circle Mont Blanc through France, Italy, and Switzerland on one of the world's great long-distance trails. Expect soaring mountain views, charming villages, high alpine passes, and the kind of adventure that makes you forget what day it is.
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On the Trail
Day-by-Day
Itinerary & Rifugios
Day 1 · Overnight at
La Folie Douce
Arrive in Chamonix and get a good night's sleep.
Day 2 · Overnight at
La Folie Douce
A rest day in Chamonix to shake off the jet lag, pick up any last minute supplies, and get one last really good shower in.
Day 3 · Overnight at
Refuge de la Balme
Depart Chamonix through Les Houches, climbing and descending through rolling hills and French villages.
Day 4 · Overnight at
Rifugio Elisabetta
Cross into Italy via the Col de la Seigne and enjoy your first look at the south side of Mont Blanc.
Day 5 · Overnight at
Hotel Les Jumeaux
Descend into Courmayeur, Italy with a relatively short day of running.
Day 6 · Overnight at
Hotel Les Jumeaux
Enjoy a rest day in Courmayeur! Go on a hike, take the cable car, or just check out the shops and restaurants.
Day 7 · Overnight at
Hotel Edelweiss
Cross into Switzerland via Col Val Ferret on the Balcony Trail. Enjoy constant panoramic mountain views.
Day 8 · Overnight at
Pension en Plein Air
Another easy day descending and then climbing to Champex-Lac. After we arrive, try some gelato and rent a paddle board to enjoy the lake.
Day 9 · Overnight at
Hotel La Couronne
A challenging day with an option to take a more remote path depending on the conditions.
Day 10 · Overnight at
La Folie Douce
The classic closing miles above Chamonix valley, finishing in town for a well-earned celebration.
Pack List
Mandatory Gear
- Mandatory rain jacket (taped seams, hood)
- Mandatory thermal top layer
- Trail running shoes, broken in
- Hydration vest with 1L minimum capacity
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Emergency whistle
- Reusable cup (no single-use plastics on course)
- Space blanket / bivy sack
- Trekking poles (recommended for the cols)
Booking
Choose Your Package
Standard
$3,000
Ten nights in a combination of hotels and mountain refuges, a local guide, and panoramic mountain views.
- 10 nights shared accommodation
- Some meals included
- Support of local expert mountain guide
- GPX files and daily route briefing
Before You Book
Training, Gear & Mountain Safety
Training
You should be comfortable running 3-4 hours back-to-back and covering 12-18 miles on trails with significant vertical gain. We recommend a 12-week build-up with at least one long back-to-back weekend (run Saturday, run again Sunday) to simulate multi-day fatigue.
Gear
Mountain Safety
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