Refuges fully booked?

Our unique valley-access itineraries use local transport to guarantee you comfortable hotel beds, even when the mountain huts are full.

  • You walk the same stages as refuge-based itineraries
  • We give clear guidance on logistics (transfers, routing, timings)
  • You sleep comfortably in valley accommodation each night
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How is the Tour du Mont Blanc still available?

Because we’re not relying on refuge availability.

Refuges book out quickly on the Tour du Mont Blanc. Our itineraries keep the trail experience, but shift overnight stays to the valleys where there’s more accommodation — then use local transport to get you back onto the route each morning.

This is for you if you want the Tour du Mont Blanc experience without the refuge scramble.

It’s also a good fit if you’d rather sleep well, have a proper shower, and start each day fresh.

What this is

  • A full TMB walking itinerary, built around classic stages
  • Valley accommodation each night
  • Local transport detailed as part of the itinerary

What this isn’t

  • A guided tour
  • A chopped-up “highlights only” version
  • A DIY puzzle where you sort the hard bits

JULY & AUGUST TOURS ARE BOOKING FAST

CHOOSE YOUR PACE

Choose the itinerary that matches how you like to move.

All options follow the same idea: walk the Tour du Mont Blanc by day, sleep in the valley by night.

THE BIG TRAIL ADVANTAGE

  • Guaranteed Beds

    We bypass the 'refuge lottery' by securing rooms in hand-picked valley hotels.

  • Luggage-Free Hiking

    Hike with just a daypack; your main luggage is transferred to your hotel daily.

  • The Full Circuit

    Our itinerary covers the classic route, using short transfers to bridge the gap to your accommodation.

THE TMB IN YOUR POCKET

  • DOOR-TO-DOOR NAVIGATION

    From your hotel to the trail, along every turn, to your next bed

  • TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION

    Bus times, cable car hours, taxi and accommodation contacts - all in the app

  • OFFLINE MAPS

    Works without signal in the high mountains

  • LIVE WEATHER FORECASTS

    Mountain-specific conditions updated throughout the day

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BUILT BY THE TMB EXPERTS

Our team includes the cartographer behind Europe's bestselling Tour du Mont Blanc map and guidebook authors who've walked every variant of this route.

1. Expert-Built Routes: Custom itineraries by guidebook authors and cartographers.

2. Real Support: If you want to sanity-check the itinerary before booking, ask us.

3. Flexibility: Our experience and insider knowledge means we can adjust itineraries for what you need

FAQs

Is this still the ‘real’ Tour du Mont Blanc?

Yes. You walk the same trail and the same classic scenery. The difference is simply where you sleep - valleys instead of refuges - with transfers planned to get you to and from the route.

Will the transfers make it feel like a faff?

No - the whole point is that you don’t have to think about it. We build the route around sensible transfer points and timings so your day still feels like a clean, satisfying stage.

Who is this best for?

People who want the TMB experience but don’t want the refuge booking battle - and anyone who’d rather sleep well and start each day properly rested.

What if I’m not sure which package suits me?

Send us your usual pace, your experience, and the dates you’re considering. We’ll tell you which one fits - or if none do.

MAKE IT HAPPEN

Most of our customers prefer to talk it through first. Call us on 0131 560 2740 (8am-6pm, every day) and we'll help you find the right itinerary for your group.

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