Tour du Mont Blanc Women's Hiking Adventure

Our trip begins on August 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm (local time) with a group rendezvous at the Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport Hotel. There is a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel.

Where to Fly to:

• Geneva International Airport (GVA)
• On flights arriving before 12:00 pm (local time) on the 11th
• If you arrive the day prior, we recommend you stay nearby so it's easy to meet the group the next day. There are plenty of hotels to choose from in Geneva, many of which are very convienent to the airport and the public train.

*Trip requires a minimum # of travelers to run. Trips will be confirmed 90 days, or sooner, prior to start date. If purchasing your airfare prior to this, we recommend purchasing a refundable ticket.

Where we will meet for pick-up:

Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport

This is a budget friendly hotel close to the airport and the city. The Holiday Inn is also the hotel where your AdventurUs Trip Leader will be staying the night before pick-up.

Amenities include:

• Free GVA Airport Shuttle Daily: 6:00 am to 11:30 pm
• Complimentary transportation card, which treats you to a day's use of the efficient TPG bus and train network. Use the pass to hop onto boat services across Lake Geneva.
• Free Breakfast Buffet 
• Free WiFi

Our trip begins on August 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm (local time) at the Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport Hotel where you will meet your AdventurUs group and our shuttle will pick us up as we embark on a scenic 1 hour and 30 minute drive to Chamonix, France. We will have time to settle into our accomodations before sharing a group dinner together.

• Meals included: Dinner
• Meals not included: Lunch on your own before group pick-up
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hotel in Chamonix, France

• Overview: Starting with a transfer to les Houches, we will take a cable car up to start the Voza pass, an undulating trail leads through the alpine pastures and pine forests of the lovely Bionnassay valley.  Then a steep climb over the Tricot pass reveals  the quiet and quaint Miage valley on one of the prettiest corners of the TMB and known for their blueberry pie! Finally, we’ll descend to the small village of les Contamines for a night at a friendly hiker’s inn or a nearby hotel. 
• Distance: Approx. 8 miles: +2180' , -4250'
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐  Hotel in St Gervais or les Contamines, France

• Overview: We start our day at the trailhead at the Notre Dame de la Gorge chapel. Hiking up along an old Roman road, we continue the TMB tour with a long, steady ascent across two lofty passes, the Col du Bonhomme, followed quickly by the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme. After lunch near the pass, we’ll descend into the Valle de Glaciers where we will be transferred to our hotel.
• Distance: Approx. 11 miles: +4420' , -3150'
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Lodging:  ⭐⭐⭐  Hotel in Roselend or Landry, France

• Overview: We’ll start with a morning transfer back to the valley to the trailhead at Ville des Glaciers. Hiking into the back of this bucolic valley, a gradual ascent leads through quiet alpine pastures to the Col de la Seigne, where we will cross from France into Italy. From the pass, you’re greeted by an amazing view into the Veny valley and the Mont Blanc range. The Aiguille Noire de Peuterey is particularly impressive from this vantage point, and Mont Blanc itself dominates the view ahead of you. We will continue down into this beautiful valley where we will meet our private taxi at the trailhead and transfer into the medieval village of Courmayeur. Courmayeur is a beautiful town with narrow, cobblestoned alleyways and a lively, pedestrian-only core. 
• Distance: Approx. 9 miles: +2560' , -2940'
• Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
• Meals not included: Dinner on your own to explore
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hotel in Courmayeur, Italy

• Overview: After one of our favorite breakfasts, a second day in Courmayeur gives you a chance to either rest up or take an optional day hike high above town.  The hike along a scenic ridge to the Bonatti Hut is always a highlight, a steep, wooded climb followed by a mellow and glorious balcony walk. From Bonatti, we descend down to the valley floor and take a bus back to Courmayeur. Courmayeur is an extremely atmospheric village, with cafes, bakeries, gelaterias, and stylish shops. It’s great for people-watching and relaxing. Or take the cable car high above the valley to the upper reaches of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco in Italian) for close-up views of the highest peaks in the alps. The options are plentiful! 
• Distance: Approx. 9 miles: +3520 , -1950
• Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
• Meal not included: Dinner on your own
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hotel in Courmayeur, Italy

• Overview: The Italian side of Mont Blanc is steep and rocky, and the Grand Jorasses rivals Mont Blanc as the focal point of our views. We’ll begin the day with a short private transfer to the upper reaches of the Italian Val Ferret to start our hike. On this stage of the TMB, we’ll cross the Grand Col Ferret and into Switzerland, with rolling green meadows filled with happy cows. We’ll descend to the tiny village of Ferret and spend the night in a friendly 3-star hiker’s inn where the rooms accommodate 3-4 folks.
• Distance: Approx. 9 miles: +2830' , -3380'
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hiker's Inn in Ferret, Switzerland

• Overview: One of the easier hikes on your Mont Blanc tour takes you through woods and up to the delightful, lakeside village of Champex. This is a nice moderate day passing pretty waterfalls and tiny villages. Champex is a pretty lakeside village, a peaceful oasis and great place to spend an afternoon on a terrace overlooking the lake. 
• Distance: Approx. 9 miles: +1560' , -2000'
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hiker's Inn in Champex, Switzerland

• Overview: Today our Mont Blanc tour leads us through woods and meadows to the Balme pass on the border with France. As we say farewell to Switzerland we will enjoy gorgeous views of Mont Blanc and the entire Chamonix valley as we reach the pass and stop to contemplate our journey. Our descent back into France is filled with beautiful trails winding down through blueberry and alpenrose bushes. We will meet our transfer that will take us back to our hotel in Argentiere.
• Distance: Approx. 8 miles: +3410' , -3040'
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel in Argentiere, France

• Overview: Our final hike takes us high above the Chamonix valley. We will hike up into the Aiguilles Rouges reserve where you’ll enjoying a balcony walk that provides unparalleled views of the entire Mont Blanc range. Along the way, you’ll visit the beautiful and popular Lac Blanc before descending by cable car to Chamonix. This is one of the region’s most outstanding walks. We will end the day by taking the famous cog train up to the Mer de Glace where we will spend the night at a historic hotel.
• Distance: Approx. 6 miles: +3000' , -1590'
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hotel in Montenevers, France

It is time to switch from go-go-go mode to exploration mode! Today we will explore the Mer de Glace! You can explore the ice caves ($ fee), Glaciorium (free), or there will be an optional hike option before heading back down to the valley out final 2 nights in Chamonix.

• Meals included: Breakfast 
• Meals not included: Lunch and Dinner on your own
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hotel in Chamonix, France

Yay, it's a FREE DAY in Chamonix - Explore the charming mountain town of Chamonix, ride the famous Aiguille du Midi cable car, or just relax! We will be meeting back up in the evening for our final farewell dinner!

• Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• Meals not included: Lunch on your own
• Lodging: ⭐⭐⭐ Hotel in Chamonix, France

After having breakfast, we will make our way to the Geneva International Airport. The drive from Chamonix to Geneva takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and you will be dropped off at the airport by 1:00 pm. *Please ensure you leave 2-3 hours to check in, clear security, and get to your international gate. 

• Meals included: Breakfast