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Straddling the borders of France, Switzerland, and Italy, the Mont Blanc massif is the crown jewel of the Alps. At 15,536 feet, Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Western Europe—and circling its base on foot is one of the most iconic trekking experiences in the world.
Our journey takes us through high mountain passes, flower-filled meadows, and glacier-carved valleys, linking the seven distinct valleys that wrap around the massif. Once ancient trade routes, these trails now connect a network of charming alpine villages, cozy mountain refuges, and warm hospitality.
While we won’t hike every mile of the full 120-mile circuit, we will complete the full loop—selecting the best and most scenic sections for an unforgettable experience. Expect challenging hiking with long ascents and descents, and be rewarded with breathtaking views, hearty local cuisine, and the camaraderie of an international hiking community.
Maximum group size: 12
Trip Info
This trip is rated a 5, the most difficult rating AGC uses. It is appropriate for women who have hiking experience, are in excellent physical condition, have no significant knee problems and do not have a fear of heights or exposure issues. The trek is done without vehicle support over steep, often rugged terrain at elevations between 8,000 - 10,000 feet. Each day will see substantial altitude gains and losses in remote and mountainous areas. Participants need to be prepared to hike up to 9+ hours per day. There are no shorter options for any of the days (other than skipping a day and arranging transportation to the next lodging when possible) and you must be able to complete the hiking days in recommended times. If you have any question about your physical condition, please contact the office.
Rating: 1 2 3 4 [5].
NOTE: For this trip, emergency/evacuation/medical insurance is required. This insurance can be added as an option after you have chosen your base insurance, and before the final payment section. This insurance should cover medical and helicopter evacuations.
This trip combines hiking in a spectacular alpine area with immersion in the world of high mountain hiking and mountaineering, offering epic alpine scenery—glaciers, mountains, rivers, lakes, meadows and wildlife. In addition to the sheer beauty of the trip, the Tour du Mont Blanc is also a living history lesson—along the way you’ll see churches still intact from the 18th century and walk the same paths that Roman soldiers used 2,000 years ago. And finally (and maybe the best part), you'll get to experience the culture of the high mountains and the welcoming communities along the trail.
We will spend 8 nights in 2- and 3-star small tourist class hotels** that offer double rooms with private baths. Most of the hotels are family run, and therefore have a local, community feel. Regarding dietary issues/allergies: Please note that due to the community aspect of meals in the smaller hotels, most dietary issues cannot be accommodated. Vegetarian is easily accommodated; all other dietary issues will need to be discussed with the office and bringing supplemental food along may be required. We will NOT be able to accommodate for food preferences, only allergies, as the family run (and very remote) hotels cannot provide for every single food preference.
**Due to the nature of the accommodation on this trip there will be two nights when you may be in larger rooms of more than two people with shared washing facilities. It may be that on at least one of those nights you will be in a larger dormitory style room. It cannot be ruled out that this may be mixed gender, although we strive to secure a room for the exclusive use of our group members.
Trip Resources
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
Our guide Lindsay was exceptional and her knowledge of the area made the trip run extremely smoothly.
fantastic scenery with awesome mountain views and peak wildflowers, great guide and participants
Lindsay was confident, knowleand I felt safe.
Everything about this AGC adventure was spectacular! The guides, my fellow hikers, the food, lodging, trails and scenery. This was truly a trip of a lifetime, most memorable!
The views, the physical and mental challenge, the guides with their incredible experience and skill, and the energy of the women participating
Everything! Breathtaking scenery, challenging hiking, fabulous company, incredible logistic organization behind the scenes to make the trip smooth by Sharon and Lindsay, Lindsay's contacts that got us the best accommodations in the two, more rustic overnights, and most of all Sharon and Lindsay who combined incredible hard work to make it comfortable for us while being completely present and delightful during the all day hikes. Very very high bar set for my first, but not last, AGC trip.
Everything was so seamless - I didn't have to think about anything beyond putting one foot in front of another! Everyone was incredibly kind and considerate. The plans were exactly as I expected and the team set great expectations when it came to accommodations and food.
The landscape was stupendous. The food was terrific. The accommodations delightfully varied and never disappointing. The trails were selected to maximize the visual, physical, and social experience and avoid danger, overstrain, and monotony. The guides made strategic and in the moment risk/reward decisions that ensured positive experiences for the group. They problem-solved individual participants' physical and emotional challenges with skill and tact. Our local guide, Lindsay, was highly informative regarding the terrain, its history, and its flora. Both guides shared valuable knowledge about the skills, equipment, etc., related to hiking in the environment. They made sure that those who felt trepidation were supported, while also offering freedoms and challenges to those with more experience and capacity.
The mountains, challenging trail of the Alps and wonderful hiking companions.
Besides the beauty of the Alps, which was breathtaking, the guides: Janie and Lindsay along with the women on the trip made this an unforgettable experience for me. The history and culture of the area shared by the guides was some of my favorite memories.
The guides were amazing and the women on the trip were all very nice and such strong hikers. The trails and scenery was also great.
Very challenged, with help and encouragement from Janie and Lindsay, I made it
The trek was beautiful, guides were great-having Lindsey there to provide local info and guidance was unbelievably valuable I really think less ‘other’ activities and more of the TMB would be much better. Once you’re in Europe a couple more days is nbd
The destination was EPIC. The weather = perfect. The Guides were excellent managers and very knowledgable about the area. All 12 of us got along great and supported each other. The lodgings (mountain Refugio huts) turned out better than expected. The scenery was breathtaking.
The participants on the trip were wonderful and the local guide was extraordinary.
Wow! This trip was amazing. The scenery on the trek was so beautiful I can’t put it into words and the hiking was challenging. Two of my favorite things! And I can’t go without saying that Sharon and Lindsay make it special too. They had a wonderful dynamic and went above and beyond to make this trip a huge success.
Departure Date | Availability | Price | |
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July 11 to July 19, 2026 |
Available |
$4995.00 |
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