The Tour du Mont Blanc by Mountain Bike/e-bike
3 Countries. 160 Kilometers. 6,000m of Elevation.
The experience
Mont Blanc towers over Europe’s epicenter of alpinism, providing the backdrop for one of the continent’s most iconic multi day mountain bike crossings. Threading through France, Italy, and Switzerland, this trip drops into secret singletrack, scales high altitude cols, and serves up panoramic glacier views at every turn. Built around big alpine lines, technical flow, and pure forward momentum, each day balances rewarding trail time with a mix of authentic refuge hospitality and comfortable valley hotels.
5 days of epic riding.
TRIP OVERVIEW & QUICK SPECS
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6 Days / 5 Nights (4 Full Days of Guided Riding)
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160 km | Up to 1,800m daily ascent
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All-Natural Singletrack, High-Alpine Passes, Technical Loam & Rock
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Intermediate to Advanced. You should feel confident tackling exposed ridgelines, loose alpine rock, and technical switchbacks.
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High endurance. Expect sustained climbs of up to 1,500m–1,800m per day across 40–55 km stages. The Option of riding on a E-MTB.
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4 to 7 riders maximum (Ensures trail flow & personalized safety)
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
DAY BY DAY EXPEDITON
Day 1: Arrival, Bike Assembly & Welcome
Arrive in Chamonix, assemble your bikes with expert mechanics on hand, and run through a full trip briefing with a short ride to spin the legs.
Day 2: Chamonix to Switzerland (55 km | +1,100m to +1,900m D+)
Ride ancient smuggler trails through Les Praz and Argentière into Switzerland. Climb toward Champex Lake, and finish with a sweeping singletrack descent into Champelac.
Day 3: Switzerland to Italy (40 km | +1,500m)
Climb past traditional Swiss villages toward the highest pass of the circuit. Cross into Italy via a technical, high-alpine descent leading directly to Courmayeur for authentic Aosta Valley cuisine.
Day 4: Italy to France (30 km | +1,800m)
Traverse Val Veny and push over Col de la Seigne back into France. Drop into the Savoie region’s Les Chapieux before a final push up Cormet de Roselend to our remote mountain refuge.
Day 5: Beaufortain to Chamonix Valley (48 km | +1,800m)
Ride singletrack and ridge lines of the Beaufortain toward Val Montjoie. Tackle the final climb over Col de Voza, descent through Les Houches woods, and roll back into Chamonix.
Final breakfast, bike packing support, and return transfers.
Day 6: Departure
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5 nights in handpicked hotels, and high-altitude refuges.
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Daily mountain breakfasts, authentic local refuge lunches/picnics, and regional dinners.
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Professional leadership by certified French Moniteur de Vélo & Ski Patrol rescuers.
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Luggage transport between stays, trailside mechanical assistance, and bike setup advice.
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All local lifts, shuttles, and luggage van support.
What is Handled For You
What is Excluded
Alcoholic beverages
Personal travel & bike insurance
Airport transfers (available on request)
Logistics & Booking Details
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Arrival Pick-up: Van departs Geneva Airport at 15:00. (Book flights landing before 13:30).
Departure Drop-off: Van leaves Chamonix at 12:00, arriving at Geneva Airport by 13:30. (Book flights departing after 16:00).
Private transfers can be arranged for custom flight schedules.
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Rooms are booked on a shared basis to keep groups unified.
Private single rooms are available upon request for a supplement, except in refuges.
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Deposit: 30% deposit required to confirm your place (the balance will be due 10 weeks prior to departure).
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