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Select any two points on the TMB to calculate distance, elevation gain/loss, and estimated hiking time between them. Find refuges along the way.

143.6

Kilometers

+8,330

Elevation Gain (m)

-7,920

Elevation Loss (m)

57.0

Est. Hours

Route Breakdown (9 stages)

1

Les Houches to Les Contamines

France

The classic start of the TMB, climbing through forests with stunning views of the Bionnassay Glacier.

16.5 km+850m-680m~6h
Auberge du Truc1720m • 30 beds • €55-75
available
Refuge de Miage1559m • 28 beds • €45-60
limited
2

Les Contamines to Les Chapieux

France

A big day crossing Col du Bonhomme and Col de la Croix du Bonhomme through wild, remote terrain.

18.2 km+1250m-850m~7.5h
Refuge de Nant Borrant1460m • 60 beds • €48-68
available
Refuge de la Balme1706m • 52 beds • €50-65
available
Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme2443m • 44 beds • €52-72
limited
3

Les Chapieux to Courmayeur

Italy

Cross into Italy via Col de la Seigne with a dramatic reveal of the Italian side of Mont Blanc.

20.1 km+1100m-1520m~8h
Refuge des Mottets1870m • 52 beds • €50-70
available
Rifugio Elisabetta2195m • 52 beds • €55-78
available
Rifugio Maison Vieille1956m • 60 beds • €55-75
available
4

Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti

Italy

A shorter day with one of the most iconic viewpoints on the entire TMB at Rifugio Bonatti.

12.8 km+920m-350m~5.5h
Rifugio Bertone1989m • 55 beds • €55-75
available
Rifugio Walter Bonatti2025m • 86 beds • €62-88
limited
5

Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly

Switzerland

Cross the Grand Col Ferret into Switzerland, descending through the beautiful Swiss Val Ferret.

18.5 km+950m-1380m~7h
Rifugio Elena2062m • 70 beds • €55-75
available
Gite de La Fouly1593m • 42 beds • €70-110
available
6

La Fouly to Champex-Lac

Switzerland

A gentler valley walk through charming Swiss villages, ending at the beautiful Champex Lake.

14.9 km+550m-580m~5h
Auberge des Glaciers1583m • 38 beds • €65-95
available
Hotel Splendide Champex1466m • 50 beds • €120-185
available
7

Champex-Lac to Trient

Switzerland

Cross the Fenetre d'Arpette — a spectacular high alpine variant with glacier views.

15.3 km+980m-1100m~6.5h
Relais d'Arpette1627m • 65 beds • €70-100
available
Refuge Le Peuty1328m • 35 beds • €50-70
available
8

Trient to Tre-le-Champ

France

Re-enter France crossing Col de Balme, with panoramic views of the entire Mont Blanc massif.

14.2 km+880m-920m~6h
Refuge du Col de Balme2191m • 34 beds • €52-72
limited
9

Tre-le-Champ to La Flegere

France

Traverse the famous Grand Balcon Sud with non-stop views of Mont Blanc, Aiguille Verte, and the Mer de Glace.

13.1 km+850m-540m~5.5h
Refuge de la Flegere1877m • 68 beds • €55-78
available
Refuge du Lac Blanc2352m • 52 beds • €55-75
limited