110Miles
10–12Days
32,000 ftGain
LoopType
Permits
System
Hut reservations only — book via Refuge de France, SAC, CAAIBook huts January–February for summer dates. Without hut reservations, wild camping is technically prohibited in France (allowed between 7pm–9am, 1km+ from huts). Italy and Switzerland tolerate it more. Carrying a lightweight shelter keeps your options open.Apply or read more
Cost
€40–65/night half-board hut (dinner + breakfast)
Bear storage
Not applicable
Season
Best
Late June – mid September
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PeakShoulderClosed
On trail
Water
Mountain streams throughout — filter all.
Resupply
Chamonix, Courmayeur, and Champex are full resupply towns on route.
Notes
The most popular long-distance trail in Europe — 10,000 hikers per day in peak season. Circumnavigates Mont Blanc (4,808m) through three countries. Extraordinary alpine scenery. Best done with a lightweight approach and flexibility on hut nights.
Elevation
1,035 ftHigh 2,665 ft
Resupply towns
Chamonix
Les Contamines
Courmayeur
Champex
Chamonix
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