Tour du Mont Blanc & Walkers Haute Route bag transfer.

Do you need bag transfer? Well that is a personal question & is entirely up to you & whether you want to be fully sufficient carrying your own kit or if you wish to lighten the load & just carry a day sack. We offer bag transfer on all of our trek whether you are trekking guided or self guided. Some bag transfers are included in the price (guided treks) & some are at a supplement & depending on the trek & the distance travelled will very much depend on the cost.

All our guided treks include bag transfers so the option is there whether you decide to take it or not. Bags are available on all nights apart from when staying in the mountain refuges & more remote locations.

On our self guided treks this is again optional & is charged at a supplement. Providing bag transfer on Tour du Mont Blanc is more straight forward than on the Walkers Haute Route or Traverse of the Gran Paradiso & this is reflected in the cost.

Tour du Mont Blanc Bag Transfer

On the Tour du Mont Blanc bags are available in all locations apart from when staying in any of the following refuges:

Refuge Bellachat, Chalets des Miage, Refuge Nant Borrant, Refuge de Balme, Refuge Croix de Bonhomme, Refuge Nova, Refuge Mottets, Refuge Elizabetta, Refuge Lac Combal, Refuge Randonneur, Refuge Bertoni, Refuge Bonatti, Refuge Elena, Refuge Lac Blanc & Refuge Flegere.

Bag transfer is included in the cost of all the Tour du Mont Blanc guided treks. For our self guided treks the cost will be as follows for our standard itineraries, if you have a tailor made itinerary please ask for a quotation.

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Walkers Haute Route bag transfers

On the Walkers Haute Route bags are available in all locations apart from when staying in any of the following refuges: 

Cabane Mont Fort, Cabane Prafleuri, Cabane de Dix, Cabane de Moiry, Cabane Bella Tola, Hotel Weisshorn, Hotel Schwartzhorn & the Europahutte.

Bag transfer is included in the cost of all the Walkers Haute Route guided treks. For our self guided treks the cost will be as follows for our standard itineraries, if you have a tailor made itinerary please ask for a quotation.

If you opt for baggage transfer, there is a weight limit of  15kg for each bag. This is for health and safety and logistical reasons. Bags need to be ready for collection at 8am each day & left in the designated area in each hotel/ accommodation. Your bags will be delivered to your next accommodation by 6pm at the latest. Bag transfers are not available at certain locations due to the remote nature, see individual trek for further information.

You will be given a bag strap & tag so we can easily identify your bags each day. 

To give you more information:

For all other trek bag transfers, for example the Traverse of the Gran Paradiso please ask for a quotation.

For further information on any aspect of bag transfer contact Sara at: info@montblanctreks.com   or take a look at our bag transfer page on the website:  http://www.montblanctreks.com/bag-transfer   

Find out more information on our Guided & Self guided treks see our website:

Walkers Haute Route: The Walkers Haute Route also features as one of the worlds top ten treks & is approximately 180km in length, the route crosses 11 high mountain passes with 12,000m of ascent through France and Switzerland the Haute Route walk makes for a fabulous challenge.

Tour du Mont Blanc:   The Tour du Mont Blanc features in the world’s top ten 'must do' treks & it's not hard to understand why as this trek is outstanding with amazing views day after day.

Summer 2015

After the relatively snowless winter the

summer season 2015 started without too many glitches. The trails were snow free
by late June and the only thing we had to worry about was the heat! This region
of the Alps saw unprecedented temperatures as The Chamonix valley saw excesses
of 30 degrees. In all my time living in this area I have never know it that
hot, it was like being on the Mediterranean coast!

This was fabulous for views and dry days in
the mountains but did make the ascents very tough for everyone. This balmy
weather lasted all the way until the end of July with temperatures returning to
the norm for the start of August.

August and September went well and our first
guided trek on the Traverse of the Grand Paradiso was a success with an optional
ascent of the Gran Paradiso 4020m summit at the end of the trek (see specific
blog).

We once again had some fabulous groups &
met some great folk from all over the globe.

Thanks also to our trusty guides Joy, Ali,

Duncan, Kelvyn, Vicky, Alex & Gary who did an excellent job.

For more information on the services
and trekking holidays we offer see our website.

Sara Haley, UIMLA guide & owner
of Mont Blanc Treks 

High on the Tour du Mont Blanc

Col du Seigne, Tour du Mont Blanc

Refuge Mottets, TMB

Bionassay, TMB

Col du Torrent, Walkers Haute Route

Tour du Mont Blanc Current Conditions June 2015

After a very mild winter with not a lot of snow and warm spring there is no better time to experience the Tour du Mont Blanc. Due to early summer conditions accommodation has opened early and the trails are open.

We have our first self guided clients arriving this week so in preparation I have carried out a couple of day recce’s in two of the key parts of the trek, the Col du Bonhomme and the Grand Col Ferret to see for myself what trail conditions are like. There is snow above 2000m but it is passable with care. There are groups out doing the route so the snow patches have been well trodden. Although the snow is soft it is advisable to take walking poles to aid balance & give you stability whilst walking on the snow.

Col du Bonhomme: Continual snow unto the col from about 2150m, snow on the traverse between the Col du Bonhomme & the Col du Crox du Bonhomme, take care whilst traversing as a slip could send you down the slopes into the rocks below.

Grand Col du Ferret: Minimal snow on the Italian side apart from the last section, quite an amount of snow on the Swiss side but the terrain is at an easy angle so it should be easy to cross.

Where there are large snow patches and navigation could be difficult in bad weather they have put wooden stakes with dayglow markings on. If you have bad visibility follow these markers in addition to using your map & compass.

Most other days and area are free of snow, It is advisable to go via Bovine from Champex to Trient rather than Fenetre d’arpmtte where there will be a lot of snow and the terrain is very steep therefore a fall or slip could be serious.

For more information on the services and trekking holidays we offer see our website: www.montblanctreks.com

Sara Haley, UIMLA guide & owner of Mont Blanc Treks

Tour du Mont Blanc Trek 1st stage

Aiguillette des Houches- Day 2

One of the most popular long distance treks in Europe approximately 170kms in length with an accumulation of 9,500 mtrs of height gain, the Tour du Mont Blanc is truly spectacular. It can be tackled in various stages, in various lengths and in various ways. To undertake the full trek allow at least 8-9 days of trekking but as an alternative doing the TMB in half stages is a great idea if you are limited with time or want a more relaxed experience. Mont Blanc Treks offers an itinerary that allows you time to prepare by doing the Chamonix to Les Houches section of the TMB as a day walk before embarking on the 4 day hut to hut classic trek from Les Houches to Courmayeur of approximately 54kms through France & Italy. The trek also builds in time to explore Courmayeur and 1 free day to take advantage of the many excursions on offer in Chamonix.

Above the Contamines Valley- Day 4

The holiday starts when you are 

transfered from Geneva airport to the hotel in the Chamonix Valley an early evening welcome & trek briefing allowing you time after to explore the bars and restaurants for evening meal.

On day 2 we take the Brevant télépherique from Chamonix and commence a day walk within the stunning Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve and the Chamonix to Les Houches section of the TMB.

Day 3 starts from Les Houches 1007m were we take the Bellevue télépherique to gain a bit of height before climbing to the Col du Tricot at 2120m we then descend to the beautiful Chalets du Miage for a well-earned refreshment break. Continuing to Les Contamines and on to our accommodation for the night at Nant Borrant.

Italian Val Veny- Day 5

We start day 4 with a steady climb to the Col du Bonhomme 2329m and the Croix du Bonhomme 2483m where we can enjoy stunning views of Beaufortaine region of the Alps. We then descend to the remote alpine village of Chapieux where we will send the night at the Refuge de la Nova.

Day 5 takes us up to the Col du Seigne 2516m and across the Italian boarder with sunning views of the Italian side of the Mont Blanc Massif. Gaze in wonder at the Glacier de la Leé Blanche above the Refuge Elizabetta whilst we sample delicious Italian coffee. We continue along the idyllic Val Veny to our accommodation for the night at the Refuge Maison Vielle 1956m.

The last day on our trek takes from Refuge Maison Vielle to the stylish Italian village of Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley. On arrival we have time time to explore the old Italian alpine village before getting our private transfer back to Chamonix.

Refugio Maison Vielle above Courmayeur- Day 6

We reserve the final day to explore Chamonix and take advantage of the many excursions and ‘must do’ tourist attractions like the Aiguille du Midi or the Montenvers train to the Mer du Glace.

Day 8 brings our farewell and departure via private transfer to Geneva Airport.

Check out more TMB trek information at: www.montblanctreks.com

Map information: Tour du Mont Blanc 1st stage Map

Mont Blanc Treks 2011