Photo: Victoria Lunyak ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
The great circuit, on foot.
The walking version of the celebrated circuit around Mont Blanc. Nine active days across passes, valleys and three countries, staying in huts and small hotels.
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · Welcome
Chamonix. Meet the group
Check boots and packs, attend the briefing and stay overnight before setting off.
Overnight: Chamonix - DAY 2 · Trekking
Les Houches → Les Contamines
The opening section of the circuit, getting used to the group's pace.
Overnight: Les Contamines - DAY 3 · Trekking
Les Contamines → Les Chapieux
A mountain stage towards Col du Bonhomme.
Overnight: Les Chapieux - DAY 4 · Trekking
Les Chapieux → Val Veny
Cross Col de la Seigne into Italy.
Overnight: Val Veny - DAY 5 · Trekking
Val Veny → Courmayeur
Italian trails and a descent into town.
Overnight: Courmayeur - DAY 6 · Trekking
Courmayeur → Val Ferret
A balcony trail overlooking the massif, with a night in the valley or a hut.
Overnight: Val Ferret - DAY 7 · Trekking
Val Ferret → La Fouly
Cross Grand Col Ferret into Switzerland.
Overnight: La Fouly - DAY 8 · Trekking
La Fouly → Champex-Lac
A gentler day through valley villages towards the lake.
Overnight: Champex-Lac - DAY 9 · Trekking
Champex-Lac → Trient
Follow the Bovine route, taking the weather into account.
Overnight: Trient - DAY 10 · Trekking / transfer
Trient → Les Houches
The final stage through the Col de Balme area. An agreed transfer may help balance the day's load.
Overnight: Chamonix - DAY 11 · Departure
Finish
A free morning and departure.
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
10 nights in shared hut and hotel accommodation
Breakfasts and most dinners
A local mountain leader
Main bag transfers at accessible points
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Lunches, snacks and cable cars if the route changes
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
Readiness for 5–8 hours on the trail over consecutive days. Preparation includes uphill walking, easy running and testing your pack.
Prepare with IvanBEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- Broken-in trekking footwear and a suitable daypack
- Rain gear, an insulating layer and spare socks
- Poles, if you are used to them
- Personal items within the agreed luggage allowance and suited to the accommodation
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.