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Or, email us at customersupport@rambleworldwide.co.uk
Few walks stop you in your tracks quite like the Tour du Mont Blanc. Circling the highest peak in the Alps, this is one of the world's truly iconic long-distance trails, crossing the borders of France, Italy, and Switzerland across approximately 170 kilometres of breathtaking mountain terrain. Glaciers, high passes, flower-filled meadows, and ancient alpine villages: the TMB is a walk that stays with you long after the mountains have faded from view.
Whether you're looking for a fully guided Mont Blanc walking holiday or the freedom of a self-guided hiking trip, we have an option to suit you. Browse our Tour du Mont Blanc walking holidays below and find the one that's right for you.
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Step onto one of the world's great walking trails and let the mountains do the talking. The Tour du Mont Blanc self-guided circuit takes you through the stunning landscapes of France, Switzerland and Italy over 10 remarkable nights, with Europe's highest peak towering above you every step of the way. Chamonix to Chamonix: the full circle, on your own terms.
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Our most challenging trips - hard mountain walking with long rewarding ascents, descents and maybe some scrambling. A good level of fitness, stamina, head for heights and experience of mountain walking is essential.
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Average daily walks - Distance: 11 miles; Ascent/Descent 1300m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep trails; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewExperience the winter grandeur of the Mont Blanc region on an invigorating snowshoeing holiday based in Chamonix. Guided by experts, you’ll take on a series of progressively more demanding walks, climbing to superb viewpoints and crossing high alpine valleys in France, with routes in Italy and Switzerland. Steady ascents and dramatic scenery bring a real sense of achievement, balanced by comfortable hotel stays, small group camaraderie and time to explore Chamonix independently.
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Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
Search all Moderate, Grade 4 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
The TMB walk is, quite simply, one of the finest mountain routes in the world. Over the course of the trail, you'll traverse three countries, pass through some of the Alps' most dramatic high-mountain landscapes, and descend into charming valley towns where the warmth of a good meal and a cold glass of local wine awaits.
The sheer variety is part of its appeal. One morning you might be striding across an open ridge with the gleaming bulk of Mont Blanc filling the skyline ahead of you; the next, you're dropping through pine forests into the Italian town of Courmayeur, with its pavement cafés and centuries of alpine tradition.
It's a trail that rewards every step, and one that we think is best experienced with good planning, great company, and an expert leader who knows its paths intimately. For many of our walkers, it's simply the finest week's walking of their lives.
Our guided Classic holidays are led by experienced Ramble Worldwide leaders who bring the landscape to life. Accommodation, transport logistics, and daily walk planning are all taken care of, so you can focus entirely on the walking. Groups are small (typically 10 to 12 people), which means a relaxed, sociable experience and the flexibility to adapt days to suit conditions.
If you want to experience the best of the route without having to navigate independently or manage the logistics yourself, our guided Mont Blanc hiking trips are the ideal choice.
For walkers who prefer to set their own rhythm, our Chamonix to Chamonix self-guided itinerary provides a carefully planned route with pre-booked accommodation, luggage transfers, and detailed walking notes. You'll have the freedom of the mountains, with the reassurance of Ramble's experience behind you.
All of our Tour du Mont Blanc holidays are graded 7, one of our most challenging categories, using our Ramble grading system. This means long days in the mountains, significant ascent and descent, and terrain that is occasionally rough and exposed. Walks average around 11 miles per day with approximately 1,300 metres of ascent and descent, and days are typically eight hours or more.
A good level of fitness, stamina, and prior experience of mountain walking are essential. You'll also need a head for heights and appropriate footwear. That said, the sense of achievement at the end of each day is real and hard-won, and the views from the high passes are the kind you don't forget.
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The Tour du Mont Blanc is a summer and early autumn route. The best conditions are typically found from late June through to September, when the high passes are free of snow, the days are long, and the alpine wildflowers are at their most vivid. July and August offer the warmest temperatures and the most settled weather, though the trail is at its busiest during this period. Late June and September tend to be quieter, with the added beauty of early summer flowers or the first hints of autumn colour.
We do not recommend attempting the high passes outside of this window without specialist experience and equipment.
The TMB deserves to be done properly, and after 75 years of organising walking holidays, we know what that takes. When you book a Tour du Mont Blanc walking holiday with us, you can expect:
Small groups of 10 to 12 people for a relaxed, personal experience
Expert leaders with in-depth knowledge of the route and the region
Carefully chosen accommodation that reflects the character of the Alps
ATOL and ABTA financial protection for complete peace of mind
Which? Recommended Provider status, awarded by the UK's leading consumer champion
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, based on genuine customer reviews
Charitable trust status - your holiday supports outdoor projects that give something back
We believe the world is more beautiful on foot. The Tour du Mont Blanc is proof of that.
There are walking routes, and then there is the Tour du Mont Blanc...
Sturdy, well-worn mountain walking boots with ankle support are essential. You'll also need walking poles, waterproof layers, sun protection, and a comfortable daypack. A full kit list is provided when you book. Crampons and ice axes are not required on summer departures.
The full Tour du Mont Blanc circuit typically takes around 11 days of walking, though itineraries vary depending on the pace and the sections covered. Our guided TMB walking holidays run over three days, one exploring the French side of the route, the other the Italian. Our self-guided Chamonix to Chamonix itinerary runs over 10 nights, covering the three different alpine countries – Italy, France, and Switzerland.
Building up your fitness in the months before departure will make a significant difference to your enjoyment on the trail. We'd recommend a programme of regular hill walking with a loaded rucksack, focusing on building cardiovascular endurance and leg strength for sustained ascent and descent. Multi-day walking at a similar grade in the months beforehand is also strongly advisable. If you have any concerns about your fitness, please do get in touch; we're always happy to talk through what to expect.
Yes. Around half of our walkers travel solo, and our small groups make it easy to meet like-minded people. Our guided TMB holidays are a particularly good fit for solo walkers who want the security and companionship of a group in a challenging mountain environment.
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