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143.6
Kilometers
+8,330
Elevation Gain (m)
-7,920
Elevation Loss (m)
57.0
Est. Hours
Route Breakdown (9 stages)
Les Houches to Les Contamines
FranceThe classic start of the TMB, climbing through forests with stunning views of the Bionnassay Glacier.
Les Contamines to Les Chapieux
FranceA big day crossing Col du Bonhomme and Col de la Croix du Bonhomme through wild, remote terrain.
Les Chapieux to Courmayeur
ItalyCross into Italy via Col de la Seigne with a dramatic reveal of the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti
ItalyA shorter day with one of the most iconic viewpoints on the entire TMB at Rifugio Bonatti.
Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly
SwitzerlandCross the Grand Col Ferret into Switzerland, descending through the beautiful Swiss Val Ferret.
La Fouly to Champex-Lac
SwitzerlandA gentler valley walk through charming Swiss villages, ending at the beautiful Champex Lake.
Champex-Lac to Trient
SwitzerlandCross the Fenetre d'Arpette — a spectacular high alpine variant with glacier views.
Trient to Tre-le-Champ
FranceRe-enter France crossing Col de Balme, with panoramic views of the entire Mont Blanc massif.
Tre-le-Champ to La Flegere
FranceTraverse the famous Grand Balcon Sud with non-stop views of Mont Blanc, Aiguille Verte, and the Mer de Glace.