Mont Blanc Trekking & Holidays

Why book with The Adventure People?

You may be thinking ‘why should I book with The Adventure People?’. Here are just some of the reasons we stand out:

The Best Value

Not only are our prices usually the best in the market but our leading service coupled with the financial protections we offer mean you won’t find better value anywhere else.

Your Dedicated Travel Expert

Our travel team is the best in the business and we’re not just saying that. The moment you make an enquiry we’ll pair you with your own dedicated expert who is on hand to answer your questions, look after your booking and make sure you have a fantastic time.

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We only have one phone number with no automated services. When you contact us you’re straight through to a member of our team and a human! 

Financial Protection

We are ATOL certified, members of ABTA and run a Trust account for our packages ensuring you’re fully financially protected. 

Flexible Payments

We offer low deposits and monthly payment plans at no extra cost. 

Flights

We can add flights to any trip you book with us and we’re happy to help with Round The World tickets!

Accommodation

We work with wonderful accommodation providers and our team can quote almost any hotel in the world at the best prices.

Transfers & Extras

We can easily add airport transfers or extras to any booking. Our team will always quote the best possible price and be able to update your booking.

The ideal time to trek Mont Blanc is in the summer, somewhere between late June and September. This gives you the best chance of good (sometimes very hot!) weather and more mild nights. Of course, weather can be unpredictable so bring a waterproof and some warm layers as well. 

Earlier weather will be cooler with a greater chance of rain and even snow as it settles at high altitudes much of the year. Your views will still be incredible, with the snow-covered peaks your backdrop each day. You will definitely need warmer layers if you are travelling then. 

The treks usually start in Chamonix - a lively ski resort with great bars and restaurants. You can easily spend a day or two there one either side of your tour if your flights allow. 

You can fly into Grenoble or Geneva, both have lots of flights throughout the year, and are very affordable from the UK and Europe. If you are coming from further afield, Geneva is an international hub so you should find plenty of options. It’s worth looking on Skyscanner for the different options. 

Many of our providers can offer a transfer from the airport to the starting point of the tour, just ask our experts what the options are for the trips you are interested in. There are also regular buses and coaches that you can book a seat on that will take you up to the ski resorts including Chamonix. It takes about an hour.  

Mt Blanc is certainly a challenging trek. It requires good fitness levels and practice walks and hikes will certainly make it easier for you. However, this is not a technical climb and it remains very accessible for most people who have put the training in beforehand. Plus, there are various routes with different levels of difficulty so we are confident we can find a trip that suits you. As long as you are in reasonable shape, it is a great starting trek for many. 

Some travellers may experience altitude sickness It has nothing to do with experience, fitness levels or age and can affect everyone differently. The tour leaders are all very experienced and will be trained in how to deal with this. 

It depends on the tour, and distances vary each day according to the altitude and the terrain. Expect to walk between 4 and 6 hours a day and about 12km. There will be accents and descents of around 1000m most days. 

You will also encounter different terrain as you hike, as the scenery changes. As you get higher the distances you cover will decrease but you will still be walking a number of hours so make sure you are well prepared. On summit day you will reach 2,537m! Some of the longer tours also take in a couple of days acclimatising to the altitude which will help you a lot. Some tours also offer a bus option to shorten some of the days, again ask our experts for more information. 

You don’t need specialist equipment, but some basics will really help you be comfortable and safe.

You will need sturdy, breathable and comfortable shoes or boots. Definitely wear them in before you get there, using them on your practice walks or hikes and make sure they won’t hurt or cause blisters. Bring lots of thick socks too! If you use poles for trekking you may wish to bring them, or you can hire them locally. 

Breathable layers and thermals for the evenings are a good idea. Temperatures can drop substantially at night and even some days depending on the time of year. 

Also bring sun cream, sunglasses and a hat. The sun will be very strong and you will need as much protection as possible from it. 

These are just some of the suggestions to give you an idea of what to expect, if you would like more information, we have full packing lists and information of equipment that will help you prepare for the trek. For more information check out our Packing List for trekking. 

If you forget anything, don’t worry as you can buy or hire lots of extra bits before you set off. Just be aware that it may be considerably more expensive as the Alps are pricey! 

Many of our trips don’t have a max or minimum age, for adults, at all and travellers will be a variety of ages. In fact, we get lots of feedback saying that people had a fantastic time meeting fellow travellers of various ages and from all different walks of life. It is a really special part of the trek. 

If you are looking to go with younger teenagers then some of our operators are happy to take this on a case by case basis for 12-18 year olds - just get in touch!

Once you have an idea of the tour and date that you would like to do, we can get in touch with the relevant operator and find out some more information on the demographic of fellow travellers. We won’t be able to give specifics but can often give you a good idea of the makeup of your group. 

There are some tours that are specifically geared towards younger travellers - 18-29 year olds and others that have a higher average age.

It really depends on the tour. Some will stay at family-run hotels for nine nights and some use auberge - hostel-style accommodation and as you climb higher you may stay in huts along the route. For the more intrepid trekker, we offer some tours with accommodation in mountain refuges - the most authentic but basic experience!

Please have a chat with our experts if you have a specific idea of the accommodation level you are looking for as they will be able to advise what tours are most suited. After all that walking each day, you will be guaranteed a good sleep each night for sure - just try not to get carried away drinking genepi!

Mont Blanc is Europe's highest peak standing tall at 4,808.7 meters above sea level. At such height the peak is always covered in snow. Mont Blanc translates as 'white mountain' or 'white peak'.

Mont blanc lends it's name to the Mont Blanc Massif which is the surrounding area and is very popular for trekking, camping, kayaking and general outdoor activity. The Massif forms part of the Graian Alps which sit in the western part of the Alps.

Mont Blanc boarders France and Italy and is the 11th highest peak in the world. 

Around 20,000 people per year reach the summit. It is considered technically easy but challenging ascent. The altitude makes this trek harder than most and we'd certainly recommend some training beforehand.

No climbing experience is required to attempt the reach the summit as trekking routes take you all the way but it can be steep and the again, we can't stress enough: the altitude!

Climate change might be having an impact on Mont Blanc. In recent years some routes to the summit have been blocked as crevasse fields have been left open due to little ice coverage. There have also ben incidents of rockfall. The local authorities have no hesitation in closing routes if they believe any external danger is present.

The Mont Blanc Ultra Trail race takes place in August, usually the last two weeks, every year. Racers make their way around the Tour du Mont Blanc route in just a matter of days.  If you're planning on travelling in August it might be an idea just to check crowds and people expected. If you'd like to find out more about entering please click here.

Trekking Mont Banc is for you if:

• You enjoy trekking
• You don't mind (or like) a challenge
• You want to accomplish something!
• You don't mind the cold and / or weather changing
• You enjoy local, rustic food in huts!

Trekking Mont Blanc is NOT for you if:

• You don't like getting cold or wet
• You don't enjoy heights
• You don't enjoy trekking
• You only eat in top notch restaurants!