Tour du mont blanc classical counter-clockwise route | 2521m
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The Tour du Mont Blanc is an iconic long-distance trek that circles the Mont Blanc massif, taking hikers through three countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland. This 10-day counterclockwise route offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure, covering approximately 170 km (106 miles) with a cumulative elevation gain of about 10,000 meters (32,800 feet). The trail winds through picturesque alpine meadows, past glaciers, and over high mountain passes, providing breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks throughout the journey.
Beginning in Les Houches, France, the route traverses through charming mountain villages, dense forests, and rocky terrain. Highlights include the Italian Val Ferret, the Swiss Val Ferret, and the Fenêtre d'Arpette passage. Hikers will experience diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the warm hospitality of mountain refuges along the way. This classic trail offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, physical challenge, and cultural immersion, making it a must-do for avid hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Day 1: Les Houches to Les Contamines (Stage 1) via Variant (July 27, 2025)
o Garmin data: 21.7 km, 1,524 m gain, 1,310 m loss
o Difficulty: 8 out of 10
Day 2: Les Contamines to Les Chapieux (Stage 2)
o Garmin data: 18.8 km, 1,372 m gain, 1,006 m loss
o Difficulty: 7 out of 10
Day 3: Les Chapieux to Elisabetta (Stage 3)
o Garmin data: 14.5 km, 1,158 m gain, 518 m loss
o Difficulty: 4 out of 10
Day 4: Elisabetta to Courmayeur (Stage 4)
o Garmin data: 16.9 km, 670 m gain, 1,676 m loss
o Difficulty: 6 out of 10
Day 5: Courmayeur to Bonatti (Stage 5)
o Garmin data: 12.1 km, 1,067 m gain, 305 m loss
o Difficulty: 3 out of 10
Day 6: Bonatti to La Fouly (Stage 6)
o Garmin data: 20.9 km, 1,067 m gain, 1,463 m loss
o Difficulty: 5 out of 10
Day 7: La Fouly to Champex (Stage 7)
o Garmin data: 17.7 km, 610 m gain, 762 m loss
o Difficulty: 4 out of 10
Day 8: Champex to Le Peuty/Trient (Stage 8) via Variant
o Garmin data: 18 km, 1,311 m gain, 1,463 m loss
o Difficulty: 8 out of 10
Day 9: Le Puety/Trient to Lac Blanc (Stage 9 + 10.5)
o Garmin data: 19.8 km, 2,134 m gain, 1,128 m loss
o Difficulty: 9 out of 10
Day 10: Lac Blanc to Les Houches (Stage 10.5 + 11)
o Garmin data: 22.5 km, 975 m gain, 2,316 m loss
o Difficulty: 8 out of 10
We book our own accommodations. I can share the ones we booked, however it is your responsibility to obtain lodging. And i recommend starting in October to book for July-August.
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| Highest point | 2521m | |||||||||||
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| Total gain | 9217m | |||||||||||
| Total loss | 9228m | |||||||||||
| Duration | 143h21m | |||||||||||
| Distance | 158.3Km | |||||||||||
| Rating | 7239 | |||||||||||
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