8 Jours
Accompagné / guidé
Avec transport de bagages
Classic (dormitory)
Niveau
*
*
*
*
À partir de 1 370 €
The essential Mont Blanc tour revisited for a wild and adventurous journey!
The Haute Route du TMB is an original circuit, far removed from the usual itineraries. Intended for experienced hikers, it takes place in a wild setting while retaining the character of the Tour du Mont Blanc, with major panoramic views and the crossing of major passes.
A small group for greater dynamism, accommodation chosen for its proximity to the mountains, an enthusiastic guide - the cocktail is ready for an exceptional week close to the peaks.
Vous allez aimer
- An original itinerary, with variants off the beaten track
- Incredible views of the Mont-Blanc Massif
- The discovery of wild spaces that you can cross without leaving a trace
- Close proximity to the high mountains
- Overnight stays in high-altitude refuges and at the Grand Saint Bernard hospice, a legendary Alpine landmark.
Circuit
Dernières minutes !
-
TOUR OF MONT BLANC 7 days
The classic...
Seven valleys, 71 glaciers, 400 summits... The Mont Blanc range is fascinatingly beautiful, like a diamond, from every a... -
TOUR OF THE MATTERHORN & BREITHORN SUMMIT (4164m)
Around the sphinx of the Alps
The Matterhorn, an elegant geological natural sculpture perched between Switzerland and Italy, is certainly the most ico...
Dates & tarifs
| Dates | État | Tarifs |
|---|
THE PRICE
The price includes:
- Organizational costs and supervision by a qualified mountain leader;
- Half-board accommodation, picnics and snacks;
- Tourist taxes and shower tokens, if any;
- The cable car on D1;
- Luggage transport (except on days 1, 2 and 4) and road transfers.
The price does not include:
- Luggage transport on D1, D2 and D4;
- Personal expenses (drinks, etc.), visits;
- Airport taxes and other exclusions clearly and duly described on the corresponding data sheet;
- Cancellation assistance insurance (4.2% of the tour price);
- Transportation to and from the meeting point.
The price is all inclusive from departure to end point.
Egalement disponible à la carte
Contactez-nous !L'itinéraire jour après jour
Meeting on the first day at 8:45am in front of the Bellevue cable car in les Houches
LES HOUCHES - REFUGE DE TRE LA TETE
First easy ascent via the Bellevue cable car! Traverse the Bionnassay glacier tongue, then climb to Col du Tricot (2120m). Descend to the beautiful Miage pastures, traverse above the Contamines valley via the Armancette valley and the beautiful Claudius Bernard trail. Night at the Tre-la-Tête refuge at the foot of the glacier with your head in the stars at an altitude of almost 2000m, night without baggage.
7 hour walk / Elevation: +1350m -1150m
REFUGE TRE LA TETE - REFUGE ROBERT BLANC
The day begins with a nice descent to the Combe Noire waterfall. Cross the Tré la Tête river then climb up through the Bonhomme valley before leaving the classic TMB route for the Jovets lakes and the Enclave pass. A wild and technical route with a few cabled passages to reach the refuge on the mountain balcony.
Night at altitude at the Robert Blanc refuge, in dormitory, without luggage.
8 hour walk / Elevation: +1700m -900m
REFUGE ROBERT BLANC - REFUGE MONTE BIANCO
Wild and technical traverse with cabled passages to reach Col de la Seigne (2516m). Here we rejoin the classic Tour of Mont Blanc route and immediately leave it and cross to the Mont Fortin. Crests dotted with fortifications dating from WW2 with breathtaking views into the Val Veny below and the southern slope of the Mont Blanc massif. We leave these sumptuous landscapes to reach the mountain pastures and the accommodation for the evening.
Night at the Monte-Bianco refuge.
8 hour walk / Elevation: +500m -1300m
COL DE MALATRA - RIFUGIO FRASSATI
Transfer by local bus to Courmayeur, then in the Val Ferret to the hamlet of Lavachey where the hike begins. Climb up to the Malatra valley via the Bonatti refuge. At an altitude of 2,930 m, the Col de Malatra is a wild pass, sometimes still covered in snow until late in the season. Descend into the combe des Merdeux to reach the eponymous lake and the Frassati hut.
Night in refuge, without the luggages.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +1300m -410m
COL DE ST-RHEMY - HOSPICE DU GRAND-SAINT-BERNARD
The route continues down the Combe des Merdeux to the Combe de Thoules. Cross the Col de Saint-Rhémy, then traverse the balcony to the Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard. Arrive at the Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard, a thousand-year-old crossroads in the heart of the Alps.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +760m -830m
FENÊTRE DE FERRET - LACS DE FENÊTRE
Back to the Great St Bernard Pass to climb up to Fenêtre de Ferret. Descend due north to the Fenêtre lakes. If the sun is shining, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the high peaks of the northern part of the Mont-Blanc massif (Mont Dolent, Aiguille d'Argentière, Aiguilles Dorées, etc.). The route continues downhill until it reaches the Dranse de Ferret, which it follows to the hamlet of Ferret.
Transfer by bus to Champex-lac.
4.5 hour walk / Elevation: +360m -1120m
FENÊTRE D'ARPETTE - TRIENT
Cross the Bovine alpine pastures on a balcony trail overlooking the Rhône valley. Natural conditions and group fitness permitting, climb along the Glacier de Trient to reach the Fenêtre d'Arpette (2700 m), via a more “high mountain” route. Overnight in a gîte.
6h15 walking / Elevation: +790 m ; -1110m (via Bovine)
6h15 walk / Elevation: +1030 m; -1360 m (via Arpette)
COL DE BALME – AIGUILLETTE DES POSETTES - LE TOUR
Steady ascent to the Col de Balme, the border crossing between France and Switzerland and the entry point to the Chamonix valley. Passage to the Aiguillette des Posettes, the high point marking the end of this beautiful journey. Mont Blanc is once again in sight. A final descent brings us to the village of Le Tour and the end of this wonderful adventure.
5h walking / Difference in altitude: +900m -740 m
End of the hike around 3:00 pm at the foot of the Charamillon cable car at Le Tour.
Return by bus to Chamonix or Les Houches.
The itinerary is established according to the latest information available, the possibility of unknown factors affecting this itinerary is possible including situations beyond our control which may change the route, timings etc. (depending on the natural conditions and the fitness of the group).
Le voyage
LEVEL ****
Ascent: + 500 to + 1700 m on average per day.
Walking time: 7 hours per day.
Type of terrain: mountain trails with scree slopes and technical passages secured by cables.
You need to be in good general physical condition. Regularly practice an endurance sport such as walking, running or cycling, 6 to 8 hours a week. Your physical preparation will make your stay easier and more enjoyable.
Click here for a description of the different levels: hiking levels
GUIDING
Maximum 10 people in a group supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader and high mountain guide. The mountain leader may adapt the programme to suit the level of the group and/or the natural conditions. As a last resort, he is the sole decision-maker
To thank your guide, it is usual to tip him at the end of the trek, according to your satisfaction. It is not mandatory but, it is very appreciated.
ACCOMMODATION
8 nights in dormitory, in gites and refuges.
MEALS
Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader and guide, comprising a variety of healthy salads and local products.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.
MAPS
IGN Top 25 - 3630 OT - Chamonix and Top 25 - 3531 ET - Saint Gervais (1/25 000)
Infos pratiques
ACCÈS AU POINT DE DÉPART
Rendez-vous le J1 à 8h45 à la télécabine de Bellevue, aux Houches.
EN TRAIN
Aller : Départ de Gare de Lyon (Paris) la veille à 12h45 arrivée à Chamonix à 19h50.
Retour : Départ Chamonix à 15h50 arrivée à (Paris) Gare de Lyon à 21h50.
Les horaires donnés le sont à titre indicatif et doivent être vérifiés impérativement auprès de la SNCF.
https://www.oui.sncf/
EN VOITURE
Autoroute A40 jusqu’à Chamonix.
Parking gratuit : chemin du Biolay, en face de la gare de Montenvers, Chamonix.
Si vous désirez laisser votre véhicule dans un parking couvert : Chamonix Park auto à Chamonix : 04 50 53 65 71 (40 à 50€ la semaine).
Vous pouvez également laisser votre voiture au parking gratuit au village du Tour (fin de la randonnée), et revenir en bus au lieu de rendez-vous aux Houches. Votre retour en fin de randonnée en sera facilité.
https://chamonix.montblancbus.com/fr/ligne-de-bus
EN COVOITURAGE
Quelques sites de mise en relation entre conducteurs et passagers pour partager des trajets: https://covoiturage-libre.fr/ https://www.laroueverte.com/ https://www.roulezmalin.com/ https://www.blablacar.fr/.
AÉROPORT LE PLUS PROCHE
Genève (GVA)
1h en voiture pour relier Chamonix (aussi en train mais pas très pratique)
De nombreux bus et minibus font la liaison plusieurs fois par jour (25 à 35€ par voyage)
Lyon (LYS)
2h15 pour rejoindre Chamonix en voiture
Train toutes les 2 heures pour Chamonix / 4h15 de voyage (40 à 45€ A/R)
Paris (PAR)
7h pour rejoindre Chamonix en voiture
Train toutes les 2 heures pour Chamonix / 5 à 6h de voyage (80 à 120€ A/R)
Fin de la randonnée le dernier jour à 16h00 au pied de la télécabine de Charamillon au Tour.
Transfert en bus du Tour à Chamonix en fin de randonnée.
HÉBERGEMENT AVANT ET APRÈS LE SEJOUR
Les Houches - Hôtel St Antoine : 04 50 54 40 10
Chamonix - Hôtel de l’Arve : 04 50 53 02 31
Office du Tourisme de Chamonix : 04 50 53 00 24
www.chamonix.com
Si vous réservez une nuit d’hôtel dans la vallée de Chamonix, vous pouvez demander à votre hôtelier une carte d’hôte, offrant la gratuité des transports en commun dans la vallée de Chamonix. https://chamonix.montblancbus.com/fr/ligne-de-bus
ASSURANCE
Conformément à la réglementation, nous sommes assurés en Responsabilité Civile Professionnelle. En aucun cas nous ne pouvons nous substituer à votre Responsabilité Civile Personnelle. Si vous avez choisi l’assurance assistance rapatriement EUROP ASSISTANCE que nous proposons, Altitude Mont Blanc sert seulement d’interface entre le client et l'assureur. Nous ne pouvons influer sur l'une ou l'autre des parties. Nous nous en tenons aux conditions strictes de vente. Vous êtes responsables du respect des procédures de déclaration de tout sinistre.
Avant de prendre toute décision, contactez EUROP ASSISTANCE.
POUR NOUS CONTACTER
Si vous êtes en retard, contactez l'agence : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 ou +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
Équipement et bagages
EQUIPMENT LIST
Clothing
- Walking trousers
- Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
- Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
- Breathable or merino wool leggings
- Fleece or jumper
- Lightweight down jacket
- Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
- Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
- Pair of gloves and a warm hat
- Sun hat or baseball cap
- Walking socks (1 pair per day)
- Sturdy walking boots, already broken in with a good sole stiff enough to support crampons (no trail running shoes or flexible hiking shoes). Crampons to suit all types of hiking boots will be available, it is not necessary to have glacier mountaineering boots.
- 1 change of clothes for the evening
- A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening
Other Equipment
- Toilet bag
- Quick drying towel
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
- Knife, fork and spoon
- Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches (0.40L to 0.50L)
- Plastic cup for coffee
- Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
- Survival blanket
- Head torch or hand torch
- Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
- Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended for the climb to the summit)
- Identity card or passport
BACKPACK
Bring a comfortable backpack of about 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.
LUGAGGE TRANSFER
You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your luggage will be delivered daily, except on days 1, 2, 4 and 8. Access is not always easy. Baggage which is too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs!
YOUR BACKPACK FOR THE NIGHT WITHOUT LUGGAGE TRANSFER
For nights 1, 2 and 4, you won't have your luggage at the accommodation (you'll find it the next day). Here's some advice on what to bring (around 2 kg is enough!):
- a small toilet bag
- your sheet-bag
- a change of clothes for the next day (just what you need!) and comfortable clothes/shoes for the evening.
