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Hiking in the Mont Blanc massif

With currently 1,115 hiking routes in the Mont Blanc massif there are plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. In total 1,035 hikes and 80 long-distance hikes are waiting to be explored. We know it’s hard to pick one, so here’s an overview of some of the best hiking routes around Mont Blanc massif.
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Long-Distance Hiking · Mont Blanc and La Thuile
Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) by Alpenventures UNGUIDED
Top difficult
158.4 km
56:25 h
9,513 m
9,515 m

The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a multi-day hiking tour that circles the Mont Blanc Massif, traveling through France, Switzerland, and Italy.

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from Brittany Haas,   Alpenventures UNIGUIDED
Hiking Route
Tour du Saint-Bernard
Top difficult
87.8 km
32:00 h
5,844 m
5,844 m

The Tour du Saint-Bernard is 6 to 7 days trek between the famous Tours of Mont Blanc and Combins.

from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Route · Valais
Orny and Trient mountain huts
Top difficult
13.4 km
5:29 h
983 m
983 m

This hike at the foot of the glaciers passes by two mountain huts in the Champex-Lac region and offers a spectacular view of the Mont Blanc massif.

1
from Valais/Wallis Promotion,   Valais/Wallis Promotion
Hiking Route · Orsières
Tour du Mont-Blanc
Top difficult
229.1 km
50:00 h
13,629 m
13,935 m

3 countries, one identity, 10.000 meters in altitude and about 60 hours of walking, 170 km of discovery for a total of 10 days of satisfaction

from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Route
Didactic hike Charlotte la Marmotte
Top easy
7.7 km
2:30 h
3 m
570 m

Didactic hike between Champex-Lac and Orsières. 2:30 hours downhill.

from Déborah Droz,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Route
Trappers' Trail
Top difficult
4.2 km
2:30 h
747 m
41 m

Challenging hike to reach the Breya from the Champex-Lac resort.

from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
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Long-Distance Hiking · Mont Blanc and La Thuile
Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) by Alpenventures UNGUIDED
Top difficult
158.4 km
56:25 h
9,513 m
9,515 m

The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a multi-day hiking tour that circles the Mont Blanc Massif, traveling through France, Switzerland, and Italy.

2
from Brittany Haas,   Alpenventures UNIGUIDED
Hiking Route
Tour du Saint-Bernard
Top difficult
87.8 km
32:00 h
5,844 m
5,844 m

The Tour du Saint-Bernard is 6 to 7 days trek between the famous Tours of Mont Blanc and Combins.

from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Route · Valais
Orny and Trient mountain huts
Top difficult
13.4 km
5:29 h
983 m
983 m

This hike at the foot of the glaciers passes by two mountain huts in the Champex-Lac region and offers a spectacular view of the Mont Blanc massif.

1
from Valais/Wallis Promotion,   Valais/Wallis Promotion
Hiking Route · Orsières
Tour du Mont-Blanc
Top difficult
229.1 km
50:00 h
13,629 m
13,935 m

3 countries, one identity, 10.000 meters in altitude and about 60 hours of walking, 170 km of discovery for a total of 10 days of satisfaction

from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Route
Didactic hike Charlotte la Marmotte
Top easy
7.7 km
2:30 h
3 m
570 m

Didactic hike between Champex-Lac and Orsières. 2:30 hours downhill.

from Déborah Droz,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Route
Trappers' Trail
Top difficult
4.2 km
2:30 h
747 m
41 m

Challenging hike to reach the Breya from the Champex-Lac resort.

from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
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Way of Blessed Maurice Tornay

Discover this new path created in 2020 in honour of Blessed Maurice Tornay, child of La Rosière!

Cabane d'Orny

Nice hike in the mountains near the Orny glacier.

Sentier des Hauts-Sapins

Stroll in the forest near the resort of Champex-Lac

Didactic hike Charlotte La Marmotte

Didactic path through the forests of La Fouly. About 1 hour.

Le Catogne

Day hike to the top of Catogne

Cabane de l'A Neuve

Ascent of 3h30 to reach the Cabane de l'A Neuve from la Fouly.

"Arpette" vallon

Nice descent through the unspoilt nature of the Val d'Arpette.

Lacs de Fenêtre - Grand-St-Bernard

Beautiful horse riding between the Val Ferret and the Grand-St-Bernard pass.

"Les chevrettes"

Forest path between Champex-Lac and Champex d'En Bas

VITA trail

Enjoy this beautiful VITA trail in an idyllic setting!  

Petit et Grand Col Ferret

Hiking at the bottom of the Val Ferret between Switzerland and Italy.

Trient hut

Ascent to the Cabane du Trient from Champex-Lac

Bivouac du Dolent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIZgsutDk0M

Raccard du blé

Throughout this walk, you will discover the region's heritage. 

Argentière Loop Valley Walk

This walk will take you from the small town of Argentière through the valley in the direction of Chamonix, before you return to Argentière on the other side of the valley.

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Le Belvédère

Family walk on the heights of Champex-Lac.

Medicinal plants walk

Stroll on the theme of local flora

Via Francigena Orsières-Bourg-St-Pierre

Penultimate Swiss section of the Via Francigena!

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