MONT BLANC LUX EXPLORER
9 Days from USD $5490 per person ex Chamonix
Accommodation
8 Nights Luxury Hotel
Transportation
Mostly on foot
Guest and Luggage Transfers included
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Included Meals
8 Breakfasts
No Lunches
7 Dinners
Trip Grade
Category 3
High Heart Rate Holiday
Group Size
8 -12 Maximum
Imagine…
…enjoying the highlights of the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc without the hassle of hiking the full circuit or changing accommodation daily.
…wandering on winding paths through green forests and along rolling pastures with breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc Massif as your backdrop.
…hiking beneath Alpine glaciers and peaks crowned by majestic Mont Blanc itself.
…breathing the fresh mountain air, smelling the flowers dotting the fields, listening to the dangling bells of the cows lining the trail?
…immersing yourself in the villages of Chamonix and its Italian counterpart, Courmayeur.
…getting to know local customs and culture, while traditional local cuisine awaits.Â
While you may stumble upon similar vistas with vibrant beauty on our TMB Circuit Trip, this luxury journey offers a few key differences that make it truly unforgettable.
On our luxury Mont Blanc Explorer trip, we will rest in opulence in luxury accommodation for days, nestled within the world-renowned mountain villages of Chamonix and Courmayeur, cradled at the very foot of majestic Mont Blanc, Europe’s towering giant.
Are you ready to indulge with us in an unforgettable adventure!
It is hard to describe the vistas you will see while hiking in the shade of majestic Mont Blanc and its surrounding glacial massif. We will walk in the valleys around Chamonix and Courmayeur with steep, snow-capped mountains towering over the valleys.
Our Guide will share his knowledge, and passion….with his stories painting a picture for all of us all see this breathtaking, surrounding beauty through his eyes, as if he had not done this many times before.
The Ice Cave/Grotto on the Mer de Glace glacier is cut into the living glacier and has to be dug out every summer since the glacier moves about 70m every year.
2024 marked 100 years since the first Olympic Winter Games held in the famous mountain town of Chamonix, your home for half of this inspiring adventure.
The challenging full circuit trek of the famous Tour Du Mont Blanc covers a distance of 170 km with striking 10,600 m of ascents and descents.
This journey explores the highlights of the TMB region without the challenges of the full circuit, offering you an accessible yet equally awe-inspiring adventure.
This fully guided 9-day awe-inspiring adventure will whisk you away to the highlights of Europe’s French and Italian alpine regions and offer the freedom to explore at your own pace.
No more packing bags and scrambling through luggage each day, instead, nature invites you to pause and savor the beauty surrounding you and the hotel’s world-class facilities await.
Our luxury adventure will guide you along the legendary trails of the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc, allowing you to experience the region’s highlights in style, without the pressure of having to reach your next destination each day.
You will wander mountain high and valley low, enjoying thrilling opportunities to embrace a few breathtaking experiences along the way.
Each day we will explore a different highlight of the Mont Blanc region and its world-renowned hiking trails that will take us deep into the mountains staging incredible, breathtaking views, before returning for an evening meal of locally sourced seasonal ingredients and followed by a restful night in our lux accommodation.
To make this journey truly unforgettable, we have dedicated a day for an exhilarating Via Ferrata experience, and for those eager to elevate their thrill, there is the option of paragliding the skies, over the stunning glacial valleys that stretch below!
Our Mont Blanc Journey is crafted to let you explore and immerse yourself in the very best this breathtaking region has to offer, while enjoying the freedom to tailor the experience to your desires.
Remember, this is your journey!
If you prefer to take a break from walking on any given day, that is perfectly fine! You are free to do as much or as little as you like. And don’t worry, we’re confident we can find delightful alternatives for those who wish to take it a little easier.
The Mont Blanc Lux Explorer Journey
DAY 1 | Arrive at Geneva airport and transfer to Chamonix.
Transfer to Chamonix from Geneva.
Check into the hotel and enjoy your free time before your group briefing and welcome dinner. Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Chamonix. (D)
DAY 2 | Chamonix - Les Houches - Col Tricot - Chamonix, 5 hrs
Today, we tackle our first hike, and our guide will evaluate the group’s strength so we can adapt the following daily hikes and tailor them to your needs.
Early morning, we transfer to Les Houches from where we hop on the Bellevue Cable Car up to the Bellevue plateau. Here we will start our scenic walk toward the famous Tibetan Bridge, following the footsteps of the famous Tour Du Mont Blanc.
Enjoy a picnic lunch made from local produce along the way and return to the Cable Car and Chamonix. Group Dinner. Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Chamonix. (B, Picnic Lunch, D)
DAY 3 | Craft Your Own Adventure - Chamonix Style!
Today, some of you have the exciting opportunity to conquer a short Via Ferrata or test your courage with a paragliding jump.
For those opting for the hiking option, we’ll take you on a picturesque hike with views of majestic Mont Blanc and its surrounding peaks to the Plan Praz cable car which will take us back down to Chamonix.
The afternoon is yours to explore Chamonix at your own pace. You might choose to ride the cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 meters) for breathtaking panoramic views, enjoy a local wine tasting to savor regional flavors, or simply relax and soak in the charm of the village. Group Dinner. Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Chamonix. (B, D)Â
DAY 4 | Chamonix - Lac Blanc - La Flégère - Chamonix, 4-6 hrs
Today, we will hike up to beautiful Lac Blanc on parts of the southern balcony between Col Montets and La Flegere, Chamonix.
Enjoy the breathtaking views over the Mer du Glace and the Mont Blanc Massif while enjoying lunch at spectacular Lac Blanc. Group Dinner. Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Chamonix.
(B, Picnic Lunch, D)
DAY 5 | Chamonix - Courmayeur - Aosta Tour - Courmayeur, 7 hrs
We bid farewell to the bustling village of Chamonix and make our way to its beautiful Italian counterpart, Courmayeur, checking into our new sanctuary before we make our way to the historic Roman Town of Aosta for a private Town tour. Group Dinner. Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Courmayeur. (B, D)
Day 6 | Courmayeur - Val Veny - Courmayeur, 6 hrs
We will be hiking in Val Veny, once again following the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc route as we explore glacial moraines, mountain lakes, and take in stunning panoramic views. Group dinner. Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Courmayeur. (B, D)
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DAY 7 | Courmayeur - Val Ferret - Courmayeur, 5-7 hrs
Transfer to Val Ferret, where we start our ascent to the spectacular northern balcony. This route is known for its superb views of the Italian side of Monte Bianco and the South Face of the Grandes Jorasses.
Relish this panoramic highlight before we reach Refugio Bertone for a coffee break and head down to the valley floor back to Courmayeur.
The lower route offers an easier alternative with less altitude gain and a reduction of the final time. Group dinner. Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Courmayeur. (B, D)
DAY 8 | Courmayeur - Colle San Carlo - Lac d'Arpy, 5 hrs
Our last day is dedicated to a lead us to Lake d’Arpy, with its emerald waters.
This alpine walk offers beautiful views of the Mont Blanc massif and reflections of the Grandes Jorasses.  Stay at 4 Star Hotel, Courmayeur. (B, Picnic Lunch, D)
DAY 9 | Depart Courmayeur to Geneva
Departure Transfer Courmayeur to Geneva. (B)
Journey Extensions
Check out our Journey Extensions for those that want to stay a little longer or try something different along the way.
The perfect way of starting your tour in the heart of Europe, enjoying some of its beautifully crafted drops with your companions.Â
Sommelier
The wine experts from the wine shop “Vin sur Vin” in Chamonix will present you wines from Cotes Du Rhone, Bordeaux and more.
Where
“Vin sur Vin” Wine Shop, Chamonix.
When
Day 1 or 2 of your trip subject to availability
Price per person is subject to the numbers of participants
Duration
1.5 hours
Please contact us for more information.
If you would like to explore Chamonix from another angle and your are into wine and food this is the perfect way of combining both. Collect and sample gourmet foods and wine from 3 well known artisan shops in Chamonix and be guided to one of the many beautiful picnic spots in town to enjoy this french feast with family and friends and the breathtaking backdrop of the Besson Glacier.
Please contact us for more information.
Includes
- Shared pick up transfer Geneva Airport to Chamonix
- Group Transfer Courmayeur to Geneva airport
- 4 Nights in Chamonix 4 Star Accomodation with breakfast, twin share
- 4 Nights in Courmayeur 4 Star Accommodation with breakfast, twin shareÂ
- All meals as outlined in the Itinerary
- Celebration dinner
- Qualified Mountain Leader
- Qualified Via Ferrata GuideÂ
- All activities as per itinerary including Via Ferrata or ParaglidingÂ
- Lift tickets at Bellevue and La Flégère
- Aosta Tour and Transfers
- Transfers in the Valleys
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Note: If you are traveling alone and are not able to share accommodation, a Single Supplement is available for $1300.00Â
Excludes
- Insurance
- International Flights
- SnacksÂ
- Tips for guides and local staff
Your Guides and Safety
Our handpicked professional guide who comes from a professional environmental academic background is a registered and licensed UIMLAÂ (Union of International Mountain Leader Association) and
IFMGAÂ member who works for us regularly. A mountain lover, he skied, climbed, and hiked many of the routes around the area and spent his days exploring the Mont Blanc range and many other mountain ranges in the world.
Your guide will ensure that your trip is truly inspiring, a huge amount of fun, and most importantly, safe! All of our guides are trained in Mountain Safety First Aid.
This trip is for those who love the mountains and their scenery.
Who favour being active and residing in comfort and style.
Who enjoy travelling at their own pace immersing in the local culture and history of the destinations they visit.Â
Those who relish meeting new likeminded people sharing their passion together.
Wanderlust or the Art of Hiking the European Way
Have you had the chance to trek in Europe before? If so, you’re likely already captivated and know exactly what I’m talking about.
But if you haven’t yet experienced the magic of European trekking, get ready—because once you do, a whole new passion will ignite that’ll keep you coming back for more!
Europe is celebrated for its vibrant hiking culture, seamlessly blending adventure with comfort and luxury.Â
This provides the perfect stage for our Lux Mont Blanc Explorer trip.
The exquisite accommodations, complete with expansive spa facilities, promise us a rejuvenating retreat each night. Each morning, we’ll awaken to a delightful breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, warm, freshly baked bread, wholesome muesli, and homemade jams to fuel our adventures ahead!
Hiking in Europe is hiking in style! Once you’ve savored the experience, you will find yourself longing to return, time and time again.
Worry not, we have a passion for hiking in Europe too, and have plenty more breathtaking treks waiting for you to explore.
We’ve tried to pre-empt some of the questions we’ll likely receive about the Mont Blanc Lux Explorer. Here are a few we expect to be the most common ones.
For additional insights, be sure to check out our Trip Notes section.
How hard is the Mont Blanc Lux Explorer?
The beauty of this adventure lies in its flexibility; you can make it as challenging or as leisurely as you desire. The choice is entirely yours!
Although the Full Mont Blanc Circuit is known for its challenging ascents and descents our luxury Mont Blanc Staycation with its optional daily activities offers the freedom of catering to your needs. If you’re feeling fatigued, simply take a day to relax and recharge!
However, if you intend to participate in and conquer all the scheduled activities, proper preparation is the key to maximum enjoyment.
No Roads is here to provide you with adequate training tips and guidance every step of the way.
If you are a moderately active person, prepared to put in a bit more training to gear up for this trek, you will be rewarded with an unforgettable experience.
How is the accommodation?
This trip shines with its upscale 4-star accommodation.
Nestled in the heart of town, our homes in Chamonix and Courmayeur offer charming, serene rooms, expansive spa facilities, lush gardens, and an array of exquisite culinary delights.
Embarking on the Mont Blanc Lux Explorer will reveal why Europeans master the art of trekking so well while elevating the experience to new heights!
Embrace the indulgence – This might be your first trek ending in an unexpected surprise on your scales back home!
The delightful local gourmet fare, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, homemade cakes, and multi-course dinners hopefully make an impression on your pallet but not our your hips.
