Classic Tour du Mont Blanc Trek, from Chamonix
11-night classic guided trek of the Mont Blanc Massif
Cloud 9 Adventure is a small independent adventure travel company run by Emma Jack. They offer expert guiding services in and around the Chamonix Valley and further afield.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the classic trekking journeys in the world, covering 166km with 10,000m of ascent and descent.
Your route takes you over varied terrain including rugged cols, high alpine meadows, and conifer forests. You will see plenty of alpine flowers and are likely to see marmots, chamois, ibex and birds of prey.
As well as Mont Blanc, you should have fantastic views of many other famous peaks in the area: the Domes de Miage, the Aiguille Verte, the Aiguille du Chardonnet, the Grandes Jorasses, Mont Dolent, and the Grand Combin, amongst others.
There are a number of different options for the tour. The most common classic itinerary completes the circuit over ten days' trekking and uses cable cars and occasional transfers to offer the most comfortable version of this trek. See full itinerary below.
What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Maison de la Memoire et du Patrimoine, Chamonix- Centre
Located <1 km away
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
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Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
Located <1 km away
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
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Municipal library
Located <1 km away
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
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Mer de Glace and Montenvers cog railway
Located <1 km away
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
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La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
Located 2.3 km away
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Snowshoe Day Hikes in Chamonix
Located in Chamonix
Suitable for all abilities and tailored to your group. A perfect way to experience the mountains.
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Mer de Glace glacier trek
Located in Chamonix
Strap on your crampons for a scenic stomp across the frosty wasteland known as the Mer de Glace.
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Classic Tour du Mont Blanc Trek, from Chamonix
Cloud 9 Adventure is a small independent adventure travel company run by Emma Jack. They offer expert guiding services in and around the Chamonix Valley and further afield.
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Cinema VOX
Located in Chamonix
Chamonix's own Cinema VOX is situated right in the centre of town, slightly tucked back on the Place Balmat (main square in the centre). There are three recently refurbished screens equipped with digital 3D projectors show the latest French and International films, as well as a number of premieres and specialist mountain-sports films.
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Tandem Paragliding
Located in Chamonix
This company's sole activity is tandem paragliding, so they are 100 % focused on you and your flight. Their fully qualified pilots have vast experience and have done 1,000s of flight in the Chamonix Valley.
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Classic Haute Route Trek, from Chamonix
Cloud 9 Adventure is a small independent adventure travel company run by Emma Jack. They offer expert guiding services in and around Chamonix Valley and further afield.
