Join us on the most iconic long-distance trek in Europe, the Tour du Mont Blanc AKA the TMB! This women-led trip has you completing an unforgettable circuit around the Mont Blanc Massif. Our founder has done this trip 5 times and the itinerary reflects her first-hand knowledge of the trail designed to set you up for success and FUN!.
Our trip takes you through three countries—France, Italy, and Switzerland. You'll be surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery - from towering snow-capped peaks to stunning glacial rivers and verdant forests, every day will offer a new dramatic view.
The combination of stunning scenery, cultural experiences, and a sense of accomplishment after completing such an iconic route makes it a bucket-list hike for many outdoor enthusiasts.
When: 🗓️ 13 Days | July 10-22, 2027
Where: 📍France, Italy, and Switzerland
Activities: Hiking
Group Size: 6-12 people
Difficulty Level: Level 5 (Strenuous)
3 Countries-1 Trip: Experience a blend of cultures and languages, from the French-speaking areas near Chamonix, to the Italian-speaking region around Courmayeur, and the German/French mix in Switzerland.
10 Guided Days of Hiking: International women mountain guides at a 6:1 ratio, plus an AdventurUs Trip Leader with you every step of the way, offers a level individual support not typical on the TMB.
Training Support: Trip includes training plan and a free consultation with an Adventure Travel Personal Trainer to help you get ready! Plus guides provide learning opportunities on trail.
Elevated Stays: You will be staying in 3 to 4 ⭐ hotels throughout the trip - private transfers will take us to them when needed.
Transformational Experience: Connect deeply—with nature, culture, and yourself—on a journey of purpose and camaraderie.
Adventure Beyond the TMB: We have built in bonus time to explore the charming mountain towns of Chamonix and Courmayeur and to see destinations such as the Mer de Glace and the Aiguille du Midi.
Day 1: Geneva to Chamonix
Our trip begins on July 10, 2027 at 2:00 pm (local time) at the Intercity Hotel Geneva, where you will meet your group and our private shuttle will pick us up as we embark on a scenic 2 hour drive to Chamonix, France. (See travel info below for more details). We will have time to settle into our accommodations before our welcome orientation and group dinner together.
Meals included: Dinner
Meals not included: Breakfast, lunch on your own before group pick-up
Lodging: 3-4⭐ Hotel in Chamonix, France
Day 2: Argentiere to la Flagere
We start the trip with a warm-up hike in the beautiful Chamonix valley. This hike will shake out your travel legs, help get you acclimated, and give you a taste of what is to come. There will also be time in the afternoon to go into town for get any last minute items you may have forgotten and spend time at the hotel's wellness center before grabbing dinner at one of the many restaurants near the hotel.
Distance: 3+ miles: +2000', -450'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Meals not included: Dinner (on your own)
Lodging: 3-4 ⭐ Hotel in Chamonix, France
Day 3: TMB - les Houches to les Contamines
Starting with a transfer to les Houches, we will take a cable car up to Bellevue where we will head out on the TMB through the alpine pastures, over col Tricot, and among the pine forests of the lovely Bionnassay valley. We’ll descend to the small village of les Contamines for the night.
Distance: Approx. 8-9 miles: +2180' , -4250'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: 3-4 ⭐ Hotel in les Contamines, France
Day 4: TMB - les Contamines to le Chapieux
This is one of our biggest days! We start with a transfer to 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 valley to just above les Chapieux, where we will meet our transfer to the hotel.
Distance: Approx. 10 miles: +4420' , -3150'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: 3-4 ⭐ Hotel in Beaufort, France
Day 5: TMB - La Ville des Glacier to Courmayeur
We start with a morning transfer to the trailhead at La Ville des Glaciers. Hiking into the back of this beautiful 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. From the pass you can see down Val Veny and all the way to Val Ferret. We will continue down into this beautiful valley where we will meet our private taxi at the trailhead in La Visaille and transfer into Courmayeur. Courmayeur is a beautiful town with narrow, cobblestoned alleyways and a lively, pedestrian-only core.
Distance: Approx. 10 miles: +2560' , -2940'
Meals included: Breakfast. Lunch
Meals not included: Dinner (on your own)
Lodging: 3-4 ⭐ Hotel in Courmayeur, Italy
Day 6: Courmayeur Hike or Rest Day
After breakfast, a second day in Courmayeur gives you a chance to either rest up, explore on your own, or go on an optional guided hike along a scenic ridge to the Bonatti Hut. This hike, always a highlight, includes a steep, wooded climb followed by a mellow and glorious balcony walk. From Bonatti, you descend down to the valley floor and take a bus back to Courmayeur. If you decide to take a rest day, Courmayeur is an extremely atmospheric village, with cafes, bakeries, gelaterias, and stylish shops. A nearby spa offers a true day of rejuvenation, or you can take the cable car high above the valley to the glaciers of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco in Italian) for close-up views of the highest peaks in the alps. The options are plentiful!
Distance: Approx. 5-6 miles: +3520 , -1950
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch (if on hike)
Meal not included: Dinner (on your own)
Lodging: 3-4 ⭐ Hotel in Courmayeur, Italy
Day 7: TMB - Arp Nouvaz to La Fouly
We begin the day with a 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 into Switzerland (the highest point of our journey). Greeted by rolling green meadows filled with happy cows, we’ll descend to the village of La Fouly where we will spend spend the night.
Distance: Approx. 9 miles: +2830' , -3380'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: 3-4 ⭐ Hotel in La Fouly, Switzerland
Day 8: TMB - La Fouly to Champex Lac
Often skipped, this is one of our favorite stages of the TMB. Today we mix it up starting with a long descent and ending with a climb up to the delightful, lakeside village of Champex Lac. A swim in the lake is a perfect end to this day.
Distance: Approx. 8 miles: +1700' , -2000'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: 3-4⭐ Hotel in Champex Lac, Switzerland
Day 9: TMB - Trient to La Tour
Today we transfer from Champex Lac to Trient, when our journey leads us through woods and meadows up to the Col de Balme where we pass across the border back to France. As we say farewell to Switzerland, we will enjoy gorgeous views of Mont Blanc and the entire Chamonix valley. From the pass we descend among the ski slopes back into the valley along beautiful trails winding down through blueberry and alpenrose bushes into La Tour. We will meet our transfer taking us to our hotel in Argentiere.
Distance: Approx. 8 miles: +3410' , -3040'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: 3-4⭐ Hotel in Argentiere, France
Day 10: TMB - Col de Montes to La Flagere 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 before descending by cable car to the Chamonix valley. We will end the day by taking the famous cog train up to the Mer de Glace where we will spend the night.
Distance: Approx. 6 miles: +3000' , -1590'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: 3-4⭐ Hotel in Montenevers, France
Day 11: Mer de Glace back to Chamonix
Today we will explore the Mer de Glace! A gondola takes you down to the glacier to explore the ice caves learning about this famous glacier along the way, the interactive Glaciorium provides information about glaciology and how the Mer de Glace is a striking witness of climate change over the last century. There will be an optional guided hike from Montenvers to the mid-station of the Aguille du Midi before heading back down to the valley or up to the top (cable car tickets not included). You can also take the cog train directly back down in time for lunch and spa treatments.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals not included: Lunch
Lodging: 3-4⭐ Hotel in Chamonix, France
Day 12: Chamonix
You have done all the hard work not it is time to reward yourself with a free day in Chamonix! Explore this charming mountain town steeping in alpinist history, ride the famous Aiguille du Midi cable car, add a para-gliding tour or ferrata experience, buy last minute gifts and souvenirs, book a spa experience, or just relax at the hotel pool and wellness area! You can decide on the trip what feels right and our local guide can help you make arrangements.
Meals included: Breakfast
Meals not included: Lunch and Dinner
Lodging: 3-4 ⭐ Hotel in Chamonix, France
Day 13: Back to Geneva
All good things must come to an end. Transfers back to the Geneva International Airport are included. The drive from Chamonix to Geneva takes approximately and hour and a half to 2 hours. We often have two departures to accommodate different flight times. *Please see Travel Info below for additional details
Meals included: Breakfast
12 nights in 3-4 ⭐ hotels (2 per room, own bed, private bathroom)
12 breakfasts, 8/9 of 12 lunches, trail snacks, 7 of 12 dinners. Please note that we can't guarantee Vegan options on this trip. Please contact us if you have more questions about dietary restrictions.
Luggage transfers (1 bag/person, 15 kg/30lb max) to all stops except Montenevers (we will pack just for the night in our daypack)
All trailhead transfers to/from hotels
Local women international mountain guides for all hiking days (6:1 guide ratio)
AdventurUs Trip Leader
Cable car and Mer de Glace tickets
Roundtrip group transfers to/from Geneva-Chamonix
Training plan & packing lists
Group planning calls
1:1 support from and access to AdventurUs team
Flight to/from Geneva
Alcohol
3/4 lunches, 4 dinners to allow you to explore the towns we are in.
Extra drinks and snacks at mountain huts along the trail
Extra charges made at hotels and inns like room service or laundry
Guide gratuities
You want to experience one of the most iconic long-distance treks in Europe
You enjoy challenging hikes while surrounded by jaw-dropping beauty
You want to discover the joy of a logis
You feel a women’s only adventure is the right space for you
You want to build confidence in your own abilities in a supportive space
You are looking to join a community that provides affirming and supportive spaces for women to learn and explore in the outdoors
We will stay at a variety of 3-4 star hotels along the Tour du Mont Blanc route. This trip offers double occupancy rooms with individual twin beds and private bathrooms. Your luggage (1 bag with a max of 33lbs) will be transported for you, so you will just need to carry your day pack from point to point.
Activity Time: 8 - 10+ hours per day, you should be comfortable averaging 30-minute miles consistently with elevation gains and losses
Distance/Elevation: Hiking Mileage 8-12 miles per day for consecutive days. Gains and losses in elevation range from 1,200 ft to over 4,000 ft taking us up and over mountain passes.
Terrain: Will include steep, uneven surfaces to ascend and descend. Possible exposure at higher elevations.
Preparation: A recommended training program prior to departure will be provided. It is suggested that participants follow the guidelines to fully enjoy this high elevation, strenuous itinerary. Ideal for experienced hikers. Must be prepared to carry luggage up flights of stairs for hotels that do not have elevators.
Our trip begins on July 10, 2027 at with a group rendezvous at Intercity Hotel Geneva and ends with our transfer back to the Geneva Airport (GVA) on July 22, 2027.
Arrival Flight Recommendation:
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
On flights arriving before 12:00 pm (local time) on the July 10th
Many travelers choose to arrive a day or two early to explore Geneva and get over some of the jet lag. If you arrive the day prior, we recommend you stay at, or nearby the Intercity Hotel Geneva, 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.
Where we will meet for our private transfer to Chamonix:
Intercity Hotel Geneva: This is a budget friendly hotel close to the airport and the city. The Intercity Hotel Geneva is also the hotel where your AdventurUs Trip Leader will be staying the night before pick-up.
Amenities include:
Free GVA Airport Shuttle Daily with extended hours
Complimentary transportation card, which treats you to a day's use of the efficient TPG bus and train network.
Free WiFi
Departure Flight Recommendation:
We usually have an early and mid-morning transfer back to Geneva arriving at GVA around 8:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Book flights leaving 2-3 hours after the arrival times at GVA.
If purchasing your airfare prior to the trip being confirmed, we recommend purchasing a refundable plane ticket.
AdventurUs is a woman & LGBTQ+ owned company and as such, we are committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for all women and our friends of all gender identities and expressions, who are seeking a women-centered space.
All trips take into consideration; traveling as a woman and as part of the LGBTQ+ community, identifying locations and partners that also support our community, and are inclusive to all travelers.
Our life-changing adventure travel, camps, and events focus on outdoor skill development, community building, and fostering fun and friendship. AdventurUs Trip Leaders are all professional guides, seasoned travelers, and have Wilderness First Responder certificates.
We welcome travelers of all backgrounds, race, ages, sizes, and experience levels, offering a range of activities.
When you travel with us, not only are you getting an amazing, life-changing trip experience, you’re getting a partner in adventure.
Build Community – Foster joy, laughter, and authentic connections.
Embrace Authenticity – Show up as ourselves, with no pressure to perform.
Seek Adventure – Explore boldly, from local trails to global destinations.
Support Women – Share knowledge, inspire confidence, and uplift each other.
Celebrate Inclusivity – Create affirming, welcoming spaces for all.
AdventurUs is committed to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces. We have no room in our packs for discrimination or disrespect of any kind. We value diversity and respect for all humans, wildlife, and land and expect our travelers to do the same. When planning travel with AdventurUs, you are committing to Leave No Trace principles and to following all rules, regulations, and customs of the places we visit while honoring the local culture. Any traveler who is not adhering to this policy is subject to non-refundable cancellation at any point.
Travel is a big commitment — and so is planning, designing, and hosting a trip. So we’ve built a policy that can be flexible for our Travelers, while still protecting the work that our Hosts and Trip Operators do at each stage of the process.
Deposit. International trips require a non-refundable deposit paid at the time you book your trip. If you cancel your trip in accordance with our cancellation policy, please note that we still keep your deposit and it is not included in the full trip amount.
100% of your deposit may be transferred to another trip under the following conditions:
the trip you transfer your deposit to must be departing with one (1) calendar year of the canceled trip; and
the transfer must occur within thirty (30) days of your cancellation date.
Cancellation. If you cancel your international trip and decide to not transfer your deposit to another trip, our cancellation policy is as follows:
if Participant cancels an international trip 180 days (6 months) or more before the trip start date: Full refund minus a 15% cancellation fee based on the full trip amount;
179-91 days (3-6 months) before trip start date: Full refund minus a 25% cancellation fee based on the full trip amount;
90 - 0 days (0-3 months) before trip start date: No refunds, no exceptions.
Our cancellation policy ensures the best possible experience for everyone.
We strongly recommend purchasing Cancel For Any Reason coverage as part of your travel insurance policy.
Adventure Travel is exactly that... an adventure. The outdoors can be unpredictable, so our daily schedule may change as needed. If we adjust the plan, it’s always with your safety, comfort, and overall adventure experience in mind. We stay flexible so you can fully enjoy the journey.
Trips require a minimum # of travelers to run. Trips will be confirmed 90 days, or sooner, prior to start date.
Our trips always have a professional local woman guide with us, sharing their knowledge, personal connection to where we are, and guidance in the activities we are doing.
Your Local Guides for this adventure are:
Aldana and Vivien
Aldi (she/her) is a high mountain guide from Argentina with Argentine–Italian roots. She brings a joyful and down-to-earth energy to her work in the mountains. She's passionate about rock climbing, skiing, high-altitude mountaineering, and, most of all, spending meaningful time outdoors with people who make the journey more beautiful.
Her guiding experience spans both South America and Europe, with a strong foundation in trekking and several seasons working on Aconcagua. Over the years, she has taken part in expeditions across the Alps, the Andes, the Himalayas, and Patagonia; on peaks like Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, the Zinalrothorn, among others. Each climb has been part of an ongoing journey of learning, growth, and connection.
Aldi deeply values the human bonds that come from shared experiences in nature. She finds purpose in creating supportive, meaningful adventures, especially when guiding women who are stepping into or deepening their relationship with the mountain world.
Aldi is the lead guide on our Tour du Mont Blanc and Camino trips.
Vivien (she/her) is a British citizen and French resident living in the French Alps near Morzine - about 1h 20mins north of Chamonix.
In the winter, Vivien and her husband lead snowshoe walks for tourists around their local area and also run first aid courses at the beginning and end of each season. In the summer season they lead hikes on the Tour du Mont Blanc for a mixture of American, French and UK groups and offer day walks for tourists in the area where they live.
As someone who previously worked for far too many years in the corporate sector in the UK, Vivien brings enthusiasm and passion to the world of outdoor guiding and absolutely loves what she does.
All trips have at least one AdventurUs trip leader in addition to our local guides! Our trip leaders are carefully chosen based on their leadership/guiding experience, because they embody the heart of who we are, and are passionate about getting women outdoors. They are also certified Wilderness First Responders.
Your Trip Leader for this adventure is:
Susan
Susan (she/her) is an experienced outdoor guide specializing in hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking and a gifted photographer. With over seven previous years guiding with REI, she’s cultivated a wealth of knowledge to lead unforgettable adventures. Based in Austin, TX she’s passionate about encouraging women to explore and enjoy the wilderness.
Big Bend National Park in Texas is her favorite destination, where she finds inspiration in its rugged landscapes.
Whether it’s sharing trail snacks or guiding a new adventure, she’s committed to making the outdoors accessible and fun for everyone.