Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights – 5 Day Itinerary

5 days / 4 nights

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Join us on this short version of Tour du Mont Blanc, experiencing the highlights of this iconic trek on a 5-day itinerary, great for those with limited time.

Starting point

Courmayeur

Finish point

Chamonix

Season

June - September

Technical level

3/5

Fitness level

3/5

Tour type

Hut-to-Hut

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  • A great way to experience the TMB without taking a whole week off work
  • Hike through Italy, Switzerland, and France, exploring some of the best stages of the route
  • Finish in Chamonix, the mecca for outdoor enthusiasts
  • Sleep in an off-the-grid mountain hut, enjoying their tasty Alpine food

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

3 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast
1 night in (mountain) hut with half board
Digital guidebook with itinerary, route instructions, and practical information
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your hike

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Airport transfer
Extra nights in Chamonix or Courmayeur
Luggage transfer from Courmayeur to Chamonix
Priority support
Private rooms
Transfer from Chamonix to Courmayeur

What to bring to the tour

  • Hiking shoes/boots
  • 25 to 45-liter backpack
  • Base layer
  • Sports T-shirts
  • Hiking shorts
  • Hiking water-repellent pants
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Midlayer
  • Sports socks and underwear
  • Leisurewear for evenings
  • Down jacket
  • Gloves
  • Shade hat/cap
  • Warm headwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking poles
  • ID card or passport
  • Snacks
  • Cash
  • Water bottles or hydration pack
  • Sleeping liner
  • Toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Small first aid kit

If you’ve always wanted to hike the world-famous Tour du Mont Blanc, but you can never find the time to do the whole circuit, this is the place for you.

This is the perfect short version of the TMB, still hiking through 3 countries, exploring some of the most diverse alpine landscapes. Yes, you will see Mont Blanc, the glaciers, the sharp mountain peaks, the winding valleys, and the green pastures.

If somebody asked you how it was on Tour du Mont Blanc, they would think you had hiked the whole trail.

Combing our off-trail research and hiking experience, we take your wishes and preferences to best advise you on which specific route to take. We then book all of your accommodations and other services that you need. And a few weeks before setting off, you’ll get the detailed itinerary with the planned GPS route, and you’re ready to go.

You’ll stay in one peaceful mountain hut, a boutique hotel, and two authentic auberges (inns), giving you a chance to also experience the local cuisine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The technical difficulty is low as it is not a climb, but a walk, except for a few lone ladder sections that are pretty straightforward. But still, it is not easy. You need to have proper fitness to hike this many days in a row along with elevation gain. It also goes over wild and uneven terrain, so at least some basic experience with hiking is recommended.

The weather in the mountains is very changeable. Even if it is +25°C in the valley, it much colder on the mountain passes, especially if cloudy and windy. That’s why you should take clothing in layers, along with a windproof and waterproof jacket (could be two), and waterproof trousers (in case of rain). You should also have a separate set of clothes for chilling in the refuges.

Check out our full packing list here.

Even though the views on the Tour du Mont Blanc are scenic and wild, the trail itself never goes more than a day of hiking away from the nearest road or civilization. In case you decide to stop hiking, you can always get to the nearest village or town, and use public transportation to get to your desired destination. If that happens during the hike, we are also here to help you plan this.


Should there be an emergency situation on the trail, you will always have access to the local rescue services on the number 112. We provide more information on that in our self-guided handouts.

The official starting point of the Tour du Mont Blanc is in the village of Les Houches, just south of Chamonix.

Although it's not the only one hikers decide to take, it is the best. The main advantage of that is that you'll always have the view of the Mont Blanc massif in front, and not behind your back. There will also be fewer steep downhills (saving your knees) than otherwise.

The trail is officially divided into 11 stages for 11 days of hiking. However, everyone has their own pace. Some prefer to hike a little more relaxed and leisurely, and some want to go faster. Fastpackers complete it in about a week, while some people decide to hike just a section of it for a few days, exploring the highlights of the trail.

Yes, but it is not recommended if they are too young (younger than 10). Either way, they need to have some previous experience with mountain hiking and know what it takes to complete a full day on the trail.

You should do it as early as possible because the spots at the accommodations along the trail usually run out fast. That means the longer you wait, the fewer options there are.

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Verifed customer · 1 year ago

What a fantastic trip. From the excellent and informative guide, to wonderful, clean and comfortable accommodation. Each day we had perfect weather conditions, giving us picture perfect views every day. Was definitely a trip of a lifetime, which we still talk about often. Walking distances were achievable each day, with friendly guide spending time with everyone, regardless of walking speed. Each evening eating at different towns was a lovely cultural experience. Would highly recommend this trip to everyone. No Roads, is a great professional company to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. Couldn't recommend the trip and the tour company "No Roads Expeditions" more highly.

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Birgit Kindler

Verifed customer · 1 year ago

We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)

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Nicole Cocks

Verifed customer · 8 months ago

This trip was organized with every detail considered. Our accommodation, most meals and routes were planned each day which is perfect when the region is unknown and you have not completed a multi-day hike before. We had a great time!

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Olivia Berriff

Verifed customer · 8 months ago

Excellently organised and the apps worked brilliantly without data/roaming. This was expertly managed by Sara and we had the best time in full confidence that we were in great hands.

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Thomas Wilde

Verifed customer · 9 months ago

A great trip - perfectly organized by the hut-hut team, they were immediately available when we needed help!

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Alan Rapoport

Verifed customer · 10 months ago

If I could give 100 stars, I would. I don't know if you're a big company or just two or three people behind this, but thank you for such an amazing experience. It was a beautiful adventure. The trails were perfect, each day different from the rest, and a natural beauty that I have seldom seen elsewhere. I had no experience in the world of hiking, and now I can't wait to do the next one! (hopefully next time organised by myself 😂). I had one of the best weeks of my whole life. Thank you a million guys.

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