TOUR DU MONT BLANC: Your Ultimate Alpine Challenge
2 months of prep, 0 logistics, and evening saunas. You just get the views and the thrill of your own strength
Highlights
Alpine gastronomy
Incredible Italian and French cuisine. For dessert — a farewell dinner with authentic fondue made from local cheeses
Legendary 170 km on foot
A full circle around Mont Blanc. A true mountain expedition and a personal achievement you'll be proud of for years
Alpine spa relaxation
Hot saunas with an icy river plunge in Italy and open-air pools in Chamonix with sunset views over the Alps
3 countries without passports
On foot through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Instead of customs — a daily change of landscapes, languages, and local cuisine
Mer de Glace glacier
A vintage train straight into the heart of the glacier. Blue ice that's thousands of years old
Aiguille du Midi 3842m
We fly above the clouds by cable car. Surreal Mont Blanc panoramas without a single drop of sweat
Europe's most prestigious trek, packed turnkey
- 🗓9 expedition days + 3 days in Chamonix
- 🤘A crew of 5 like-minded folks
- 🌍France, Italy, Switzerland
- ⏰Wake-ups at 8–9 AM
- 📍Chamonix (start & finish)
- ✈️Geneva / Milan (+ bus)
🔒Deposit: €300
refundable / transferable
Words from real travelers
12 days around Mont Blanc is a physical and emotional challenge you want to repeat. The Vytivka team thought of everything: from mountain huts to fondue at the finish. We walked, laughed and cried at the beauty.
The TMB is a true Alpine classic, but with Vytivka it becomes a personal story. The guide knew every trail, our packs travelled separately — all we had to do was walk and watch the world change around us.
Three countries in twelve days. We passed through France, Italy and Switzerland, slept in mountain refuges and each evening shared what we were grateful for. It's a journey that changes you.
Honestly about this trip
Physical Drive
Backpacks, 2600+ m altitude, and epic glacier sunsets
Level of Comfort
Top Alpine campsites with hot showers
Journey Pace
12 days of action to turn off your head and live "here and now"
- 2 personal video calls (40 min each)
- Individual training & gear plans
- Shared progress tracking in chat
- Online group meetup before the trip
70% of nights at top campsites (hot showers, saunas, Wi-Fi), and 30% at raw 'wild' spots in the heart of the Alps. We'll also pack the lightest backpack of your life
Included in the price: Complete route logistics where we pre-booked the best campsites and all necessary local transfers
Smart outdoor without unnecessary suffering. To save your knees and energy for the prettiest sections, we ride cable cars over the most boring or brutal climbs and descents
Included in the price: A 2-day pass to all Chamonix lifts (€125), including access to the Mer de Glace glacier, the highest vintage mountain train in the Alps, and the Aiguille du Midi ascent (3842m)
No random people end up in Vytivka. Your tent neighbours will be entrepreneurs and professionals. Shared prep and one vibe make us a team of like-minded folks before we even meet at the airport
Itinerary
12 Days of Exploration
- Meet up at our campsite in Chamonix
- Gear check – we leave all unnecessary stuff behind at the camp
- Get to know each other over a delicious dinner 😋
- A smooth warm-up day. The trail goes mostly downhill through colorful alpine villages, a suspension bridge, and a beautiful forest
- We save your energy right away: taking the Bellevue cable car for the first ascent
- The serious alpine stage begins. At the Col du Bonhomme pass, we might even throw snowballs in July—it's a long but technically comfortable climb
- On day 4, we cross the border into Italy via the incredibly scenic Col de la Seigne
- We protect your knees and save time: after the pass, we hike down to a bus that breezes us straight to the stylish Hobo camping in Val Veny. We'll spend the night there
- Giving our bodies a legal right to rest. Heavy backpacks stay at the Hobo campsite
- We head out to stroll the streets of Italian Courmayeur, testing the local gelato and admiring the architecture
- Afternoon means total relaxation: warming up in the sauna and plunging into a refreshing glacier river
- We dine like true Italians—at a verified local restaurant
- Morning of day 6, we optimize the route: skipping a boring climb via bus and storming the highest point of the trek—Grand Col Ferret (2537 m). From there, it's a long, gentle descent into Switzerland (night in La Fouly), passing those exact cows from the chocolate commercials
- Day 7 is the easiest hiking leg. We breathe in the pine forests, explore authentic Swiss villages, and finish at the picture-perfect mountain lake, Champex
- On day 8, we take a panoramic trail (the Bovine route) boasting luxurious views of the Martigny valley. No extreme stuff, just pure beauty
- We camp right on the Col de la Forclaz pass, soaking in the mountain tranquility
- A steady serpentine climb from the town of Trient up to the border at Col de Balme
- The reward for our effort: Mont Blanc reveals itself from a completely new angle
- We descend into the valley and return to our "home" campsite in Chamonix, right where it all started
- The famous Lac Blanc and the balcony trail to Brevent—visual ecstasy is guaranteed
- Pools, saunas, and total muscle recovery with a view of Mont Blanc
- In the evening, we gather at a restaurant to share insights and just soak in the town's vibe
- We rocket up via cable car to Aiguille du Midi (3842 m)
- Walk along a chill balcony trail right to the heart of the glacier and step inside
- We descend to Chamonix on a vintage mountain train
- In the evening, we host a farewell dinner featuring authentic French fondue at the campsite
- A slow breakfast and warm hugs before hitting the road
- Everyone departs according to their own schedule
- For those with time and desire (and if the weather permits)—we can organize a paragliding flight
The route stays flexible: weather or local surprises might shift it. The trip lead's top priority is always your comfort and safety 😌
Details
You go to the mountains, we take care of the rest
- ⭐ Book by May 28 (preparation starts)
- ⭐ €300 deposit, the rest in 2 payments
- ⭐ Deposit is refundable / transferable
🎒 Turnkey expedition
1.5 months of prep: personal sports plan, gear selection, and 2 video calls with everyone
Experienced team leader: pacing control and your complete safety on the entire route
Complete route logistics: we pre-booked the best campsites and all necessary local transfers
Well-planned meals: hearty breakfasts, energy snacks on the trail, and shared hot dinners
Team play: tents and kitchen gear are shared fairly among all participants
🚠 Wow-features, lifts & SPA
Unlimited lifts: 2 days of access to cable cars in Chamonix (saves you €80 on-site)
Aiguille du Midi (3842 m): tickets for the highest Alpine train and ascent above the clouds (usually ≈ €75, included with us)
Mer de Glace glacier: descent by vintage mountain train right to the ice caves
Alpine SPA-relax: a hot bath with a mountain river in Italy and panoramic saunas in France (already covered, worth €50)
Avia tickets (≈ €50–200): flights to Geneva/Milan + bus
Sports insurance (≈ €30): mandatory medical coverage for the mountains
Gastronomy (≈ €150+): 6 shared dinners in local restaurants
Personal treats (≈ €60+): coffee on the trail, souvenirs, and extra snacks
Your guide and team leader
Pasha doesn't just lead the route — he creates an atmosphere you want to be in
Reads the team's mood and always knows when a coffee break is needed, and when — the final push to the summit
- Flexibility and experience: from the harsh Alps to the Atlantic Knows how to adapt the program to the weather and group dynamics so everyone is comfortable
- Comfortable pace: no sports aggression or racing Pasha always has a reserve of strength to help you and ensures no one feels like the «weak link»
- Zen and calm: thanks to Vipassana practice, handles any logistical force majeures with a cool head You can just exhale
FAQ
What else to know before the start
Serious athletic preparation is essential. The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a rigorous multi-day trek around Mont Blanc, spanning three countries (France, Italy, Switzerland) with massive elevation changes and mountain passes up to 2537 m. You must be prepared to hike 15–18 km a day with up to 1300 m of elevation gain. 2.5 months before the TMB begins, we create a personalised physical training plan for you and track your progress
The individual preparation programme starts 2.5 months before the trek: 2 video calls with our experienced team leader, a personalised sports training plan designed for high-altitude trekking, specific gear recommendations for the Alps, a shared TMB group chat, and physical progress tracking. Just before we set off around Mont Blanc, we hold a final team call
— Up to 60 days before the journey starts — 100% refund — Between 59 and 32 days — you can use 100% of your deposit for any Vytivka journey within the next 12 months — 31 days or less — funds are non-refundable, as we will have already paid for accommodation, vehicle rentals, etc. (nevertheless, we will do our best to return as much as possible for you to use on another journey) — In the event of cancellation by Vytivka, 100% of the paid funds will be refunded or you will be offered a transfer to another date/journey
We sleep in tents for the entire TMB route – staying at the finest campsites along the trail in France, Italy, and Switzerland. This is a bivouac-style adventure with basic comforts: every alpine campsite has toilets and fresh water, and some offer hot showers. It's the authentic Tour du Mont Blanc format for those seeking a genuine multi-day expedition experience
Our menu is designed to sustain the serious physical exertion of a multi-day trek around Mont Blanc: highly nutritious daily breakfasts, substantial high-energy snacks on the trail, and for dinner, we either cook together at the campsite or visit local alpine refuges for fondue and authentic cuisine from Savoie, Valle d'Aosta, and Valais
A maximum of 5 travellers plus an experienced expedition leader. This ensures absolute safety on the high-altitude TMB passes, a comfortable pace, and the right rhythm for every participant. It is one of the most intimate group sizes available for the Tour du Mont Blanc
Yes, you can rent tents, trekking poles, and other bivouac gear for the Tour du Mont Blanc. We provide recommendations and links to trusted alpine equipment rental services in Chamonix and Courmayeur
Summer on the alpine TMB route typically brings +15–25°C in the valleys during the day and +5–10°C at night at altitude. However, mountain weather around Mont Blanc is notoriously volatile: rain, dense fog, fierce winds, or even snow on the passes (Col de la Seigne 2516 m, Grand Col Ferret 2537 m) can occur in any month. We prepare every participant well in advance with a comprehensive gear list
The TMB is one of Europe's most popular multi-day treks and is exceptionally well-marked across France, Italy, and Switzerland. Your experienced team leader strictly monitors the pace, weather conditions, and physical state of the group at every pass. We rigorously verify the physical readiness of participants before the start and adapt the programme to real-time alpine conditions. We also carry satellite communication and maintain a solid evacuation plan
The Tour du Mont Blanc expedition crosses three countries surrounding the highest peak in the Alps (4808 m) and includes: the Col de la Seigne pass (2516 m, French-Italian border), Grand Col Ferret (2537 m, Italy-Switzerland), Fenêtre d'Arpette (2665 m), the Mer de Glace glacier, an ascent to Aiguille du Midi (3842 m), sweeping panoramas of Mont Blanc, Grandes Jorasses, and Aiguille Verte, the majestic alpine valleys of Chamonix, Courmayeur, and La Fouly, and the thrilling final descent back into Chamonix
12 days that will permanently change your scale
Europe's main mountains. A private expedition across three countries. Only 5 spots
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