Deluxe Tour du Mont-Blanc Guided
Dates | Duration |
|---|---|
| Jul 22 - 31, 2026 | 10 days - 9 nights |
Run the spectacular Tour du Mont-Blanc, while staying in the region’s highest quality hotels and enjoying gourmet dining.
The Tour du Mont-Blanc is the most famous trail running route in the world, and for good reason. Wandering over mountain trails from France, to Italy, to Switzerland and back into France, the “TMB” footpath includes some of the most iconic mountain terrain anywhere.
On our Deluxe TMB, we’ve taken our Classic Tour, and added a variety of special touches to make the journey extra special. You’ll get private airport transfers, and nearly every tour cost is included, such as mountain lifts, food and non-alcoholic drinks, and overnights in the finest accommodations along the trail.
Inspired? Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll get to experience:
We’ll kick off the trip with a warm up day running on one of Chamonix’s famed high “balconies.” Then, we’ll take our time and run the TMB over the course of seven days. Our overnights will be in a selection of the highest grade, most comfortable hotels in and around the Mont Blanc massif, including Chamonix, France; Courmayeur, Italy; and La Fouly, Switzerland.
Our route differs slightly from the standard Tour du Mont-Blanc and the famous ultra trail race of the same name. Where the race course takes less scenic routes, we diverge for better views and more enjoyable running.
Our typical day trail running the Tour du Mont Blanc starts with a deluxe, fresh continental buffet breakfast at our hotel, before heading out on the trail. With passes to cross, the hiking and running is challenging, but there will be a rest day to enjoy in Courmayeur and opportunities to shorten days later in the tour. On this level 3 tour, we’ll cover around 15- 20 miles with 3500 – 6000ft (1000 – 2000m) of climbing each day. Your bags will be transferred separately each day, so you can run with a light trail running vest.
In the evening, we’ll either dine together at our hotel, enjoying fresh, local cuisine, or eat nearby at one of the top restaurants in town. These are multi-course meals featuring local French, Italian and Swiss specialties, and will be hearty, filling, well-earned, and delicious. We will leave one evening in Courmayeur free, where you will have a chance to explore and dine at the restaurant of your choice.
At the base of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is the starting and finishing point of our tour. In this video Run the Alps staff and friends show you around our home of Chamonix, France.
Highlights
- Complete the full 170 km circuit in 7 running days
- Enjoy 1 warm-up day in Chamonix and 1 rest day in Courmayeur
- Stay in the region’s highest quality hotels and mountain inns
- Gourmet dining
- Luggage available every day
- Run the Alps’ guidebook and welcome pack
Alternatives
If you’re a cost-conscious trail runner, consider our Classic or Essentials TMB– or if you like the idea of big days out, trail running the TMB in just four days, check out our Express Tour du Mont-Blanc.
Top photos: Sam Hill, Majell Backhausen, R. Sena
Book this tour
$6840 per person
$1650 single supplement
Make it privately guided
Prefer to go guided with your own group? Inquire here.
Go self-guided
Run on your own schedule, without a guide, and let us take care of the logistics! See details here.
Itinerary
Welcome to Chamonix! (Photo: Kim Strom)
Day 1 - Chamonix
Arrive in Geneva, and enjoy a private shuttle ride to Chamonix, the world-famous resort and mountaineering center in France. Enjoy your first impressive views of Mont Blanc, with time to relax at the spa of our Chamonix hotel before joining the group for our trip meeting, followed by dinner.
Running along the Balcon Nord. (Photo: Kim Strom)
Day 2 - Chamonix
We’ll enjoy some of the many excellent trails in the Chamonix valley, as we get oriented and take in the views. We’ll run one of Chamonix’s dramatic “balconies,” with big views of the glaciers of Mont Blanc.
Running up to the Col de Tricot. (Photo: Sam Hill)
Day 3 - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
An undulating trail leads through alpine pastures and pine forests, over the Tricot pass and through the quiet and quaint Miage valley.
Steep climb to Col du Bonhomme. (Photo: Jo Sims)
Day 4 - Bourg-St-Maurice
Following an old Roman trail, we continue the tour with a steady ascent across two lofty passes, Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and Col du Bonhomme.
Dining is always a highlight of the day. (Photo: Sam Hill)
Day 5 - Courmayeur
After a private taxi to the trailhead, we’ll leave France, tackling a gradual ascent through quiet alp pastures to the Col de la Seigne and into Italy. Here, we’re greeted by a vast vista of the Veny valley and the Mont Blanc range.
A rest day in Courmayeur. (Photo: Sam Hill)
Day 6 - Courmayeur
After a comfortable, five-star night, we’ll enjoy a second day in Courmayeur, giving you a chance to rest and soak in the hot spring spa in nearby Pré Saint Didier. For those who want to run, the area around Courmayeur is filled with beautiful, quiet single track and huts serving delicious local cuisine, cappuccino, and wine!
Racing to lunch at Rifugio Bonatti. (Photo: Sam Hill)
Day 7 - La Fouly
We’ll head up to Rifugio Bertone and run some of the best single track trails on the tour, stopping at the famous Rifugio Bonatti for lunch. Then it’s time to tackle the ascent of Grand Col Ferret, and cross the border to descend to the tranquil Swiss village of La Fouly.
Running above Champex Lac. (Photo: Sam Hill)
Day 8 - Chamonix
Today’s run leads us along the Ferret river, then climbs to the pretty lakeside village of Champex-Lac. Next, it’s through woods and meadows to Trient, with views of Switzerland’s Rhône valley and the historic city of Martigny along the way.
Headed to Col de Balme. (Photo: Kim Strom)
Day 9 - Chamonix
Today, we climb to the Col de Balme pass on the border with France to enjoy gorgeous views of Mont Blanc and the entire Chamonix valley as we cross the pass and descend to the village of Le Tour. We’ll finish with a run through the Chamonix valley, with the option to hop a train for the ride back to town, where we enjoy a delicious celebratory dinner at one of Chamonix’s highly-rated restaurants.
Au revoir. (Photo: Sam Hill)
Day 10 - Depart from Chamonix
Today we say “au revoir” to the Tour du Mont-Blanc and the Vallée du Trail, and depart for our post-Mont Blanc destinations. A private shuttle will be arranged to take you to the Geneva Airport.
Regional map
- Daily guided trail runs with a licensed International Mountain Leader
- 9 nights accommodation – 2 nights in 3* hotels, 4 nights in 4* hotels, 3 nights in 5* hotels (twin or double room, single supplement available).
- Welcome briefing and drinks on first night
- All breakfasts, light lunches, trail nutrition, non-alcoholic drinks, and eight multi-course dinners
- Special touches throughout the week, such as catered apéros
- Private Geneva Airport-Chamonix transfers at the start and end of the tour
- All transfers to and from trailheads that are included on our planned itinerary
- Luggage transfers (luggage available every night)
- Run the Alps’ Guide to Trail Running in the Alps, which contains 80+ pages of information about where you’ll be running, what to pack, how to train, and plenty of other insider information from Run the Alps staff and guides
- Run the Alps-branded Patagonia duffel
- An in-country welcome pack – includes trail nutrition, a bottle of wine from the 4-time UTMB® winner and winemaker François D’Haene, and a Run the Alps T-shirt (Note: You can choose to opt out of the T-shirt during registration; if you do, we’ll automatically donate the equivalent to one of our 1% for the Planet partners instead.)
- A day of professional photography on the trails, with images provided to you license-free
- Personalized support before and during your tour
- 20% discount in the Run the Alps store
- 20% discount code at The Hub Chamonix for pre- or post- tour accommodation
- Contribution to our Net Positive initiatives
- Flights / Travel to and from Geneva Airport
- Transport to and from trailheads if you shorten a run
- One dinner in Courmayeur – recommendations provided
- Alcoholic drinks
- Extra charges made at accommodations such as room service or laundry
- Tips for guides
- Trip insurance
Plan to arrive the day your tour starts, at the latest. The closest airport is Geneva, Switzerland. This tour includes a private shuttle pickup at the Geneva Airport. If you’d like to arrive a day or more before the tour starts, the shuttle is still included. Note that flights from the US usually arrive on the following day, so schedule accordingly.
Plan your departure for the day the tour ends at the earliest. Since the Geneva airport is only ninety minutes away by shuttle, it is possible to leave the day the tour ends. A private shuttle is included in this tour.
- Want to extend your trip with more running? We can help provide self-guided run descriptions for nearby regions of the Alps, and/or trail race options.
- Concerned about being ready? We’re here to help. Check out our Alps Training Resources or get in touch if you’d like to be put in touch with a coach.
- Can a non-running partner join me on this tour? Yes– read how hiking and sightseeing companions can come too.
- Celebrating a special occasion? Each year we get a number of guests who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or retirement with a Run the Alps trip. If this is you, let us know!
- Alumni Discount: We love welcoming our alumni back to the Alps and offer a 10% discount on all standard Run the Alps trips. Simply check the alumni box on the registration form and we’ll apply the discount when we invoice you.
- Tour Balance: Your tour balance is due 90 days before your tour starts. We will send you an invoice about a month before that due date. However, you can pay your balance at any time. If you’d like the simplicity of paying in full sooner, or would like to pay in installments, please contact us.
- Trip Insurance: Life can sometimes throw us a curveball and wreak havoc upon the best laid plans, which is why Run the Alps requires trip insurance. Learn more here.
- Terms and Conditions: You can read up on them here.
Guides for this Tour
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