- See some of the most dramatic scenery in Europe
- Cross beneath colossal glaciers and meander through beautiful alpine meadows
- Walk in the shadow of the highest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc
- Get back to nature on one of the most sustainable Exodus trips
- Enjoy the rewarding experience of completing the Mont Blanc circuit in full
- Three rest days to explore the alpine towns of Courmayeur, Les Contamines and Chamonix
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Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek
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Add your own reviewTMB - Camping is a great way to do it!
If you like hill walking and fancy an adventure, this has to be on your itinerary!
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many. The scenery is epic! One evening, I fell asleep to the sound of a glacial river and cow bells ringing. Surrounded by snow capped mountains and flower filled meadows. Blissful Zen! Unforgettable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We were very fortunate to be assigned Adrián as our mountain leader. We felt very safe in his capable and experienced hands. He provided an overview each evening on the following day’s route and made sure we understood what equipment and clothing would likely be required for that days walking. His humour, energy and enthusiasm kept us all energised and engaged. All of us finished the TMB feeling a little sad to be saying goodbye. And, we just as fortunate to be assigned Kieron as our camp leader. Not only was there a delicious 3 course meal every evening but cold beers and a proper Yorkshire tea brew were waiting for us on our return to camp. Kieron is a joy to be around. Always interested in learning about everyone’s day, he went out of his way to look after our group’s varying needs. Kieron has a wealth of experience to call upon if you’d like to know anything about the local area.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Being hill fit will be advantageous. There are some long walks, ascents and descents. Nothing particularly technical but walking poles and spikey crampons (when snow is still lying around) I felt, were worth bringing. There’s plenty of opportunities to wash and dry clothes so no need to bring too much stuff. The Exodus suggested pack list is useful.
A wonderful trip with fabulous views
This ranks as one of my all-time favourite trips. The hiking was sometimes tough, with long ascents and occasional snow traverses, river crossings and snow bridges, but we were rewarded with fabulous, far-reaching views. Opening our tent-flaps in the morning to see snow-topped mountains was breathtaking. Our guide (Adrian) and cook/camp leader (Kieron) were excellent.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many inspiring moments along the way, but reaching the high point on the last day and looking out over the Mont Blanc massif was very special.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide (Adrian) was wonderful. He kept us all safe, well-informed and entertained, and created a great spirit of camaderie in our group. Our camp leader/cook (Kieron) was also excellent. The food was delicious and plentiful, and he made sure that tea, coffee, beer and tents were always waiting for us at the end of the day. We couldn’t have had a better team.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get fit before your trip because you will enjoy it more. Don’t be put off by the camping! I think this aspect of the trip helped our group to bond and made the whole experience more enjoyable.
A fantastic two weeks in the Alps
A very well organised and excellently led trek over an iconic alpine route. There are plenty of spectacular views of the Mt. Blanc massif and a good variety of trails from river valleys to forested climbs and from alpine meadows to rocky mountaintop paths.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many inspirational moments and picking one out is difficult. I’d say climbing to the top of Brévent on the final day and seeing the extent of the Mt. Blanc range we’d walked around ranks very high.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adrian, our group leader, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, providing informative briefings each evening about the next day’s walking. He was great fun and seemed to have an unlimited store of energy and enthusiasm (even when faced with yet another damp start to the day). He looked out for everyone and was supportive to anyone struggling on a particular day. Kieron, our camp leader, was equally good. He cooked great food, and plenty of it. He was always cheerful and is very knowledgeable about the region and highly experienced. Tents were always set up and waiting for us, whatever the weather. The bar was always well stocked. He went out of his way to ensure any individual catering requests were met.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The trek involves some long days and big ascents and descents so ensure you’re in good shape for up to 8 hours walking with lots of up and down. If you’re unsure about the camping, go for it - it’s good fun. As a camping group we became a very close team, benefiting from the collaboration in camp. Bring good waterproofs and bring a power bank for your electronics.
A well- planned and well-supported wonderful adventure
This is a big walk with some long ascents and descents. The rewards are great, with awe-inspiring views, the satisfaction of significant achievement, and good companionship. The practical arrangements were well organised and the camp manager and guide both worked very hard to make sure everyone was looked after. The camping was comfortable and the food was great.
Most Inspirational Moment
On the last day - after a long ascent - reaching the high point, looking out over the Mont Blanc massif and realising the extent of the walk and the achievement.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The guide was energetic, enthusiastic, entertaining and encouraging.He knew the territory and was well prepared each day’s walk. His guiding was kind, caring , adaptable and tailored to each person’s needs. He was clearly an expert. I very much enjoyed his approach to mountain leadership. The camp manager was also excellent. He was well organised and went to great lengths to cater for everyone’s needs and preferences, including giving helpful local information for the free days.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do some long walks in the mountains to prepare for the trip. Don’t take too much stuff.
Fantastic Trip - Tour de Mont Blanc Camping
The trip was very well organised. The scenery was amazing. Fantastic views and trails. Our tour guide, Augustine, was exceptional, very knowledgeable about landscape and flora. He set a good pace, was very supportive to the whole group. Augustine is an excellent ambassador for Exodus. Our camp leader, Kieron, was equally good. The camp was well organised and comfortable. The equipment provided was very good. The tents had blackout linings which were very helpful. The food was excellent – Kieron is a very good cook. We really appreciated the tea, coffee and biscuits being readily available and the well stocked bar. All in all, a fantastic experience and we would thoroughly recommend this trip. The group was a great mix of ages (early twenties to mid sixties) and personalities. Alastair and Louise Bowie August 2023
Most Inspirational Moment
The trails and the scenery.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both were exceptional. See above.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The breakfasts were a bit samey. A little more variety would go down well.
Tour du Mont Blanc Camping
A fantastic 10 days of walking up and down mountains with beautiful scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking up 1,000m to cross over a col and see a valley spread out in front of us with lush mountain pastures to the left and a glaciar to the right
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic. Agustin was the best guide I've had on one of these walking trips. He had incredible patience and was calm and funny the whole way through
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip is for serious walkers or those who know they are in decent shape, not people who are couch potatoes and are looking for a challenge. You don't have to be fast, just in good shape so you won't be puffing away at the back and holding the group up. If you're not sure about camping vs hostels, pay the small extra charge and go camping with your own tent. The tents are huge and the hostels in the area particularly expensive. There are 2 nights of basic camping but otherwise, the camp site facilities are excellent. Ladies, invest in a she-wee. It's so much easier to role out of your sleeping bag and have a pee in your tent rather than having to get dressed and walk to the toilet.
Brilliant trip in the beautiful Alps
We can’t recommend this trip highly enough – the trip is a challenging walk with more ascent and descent than Everest but the scenery, culture and experience are just outstanding. The sense of achievement on completing the TMB is amazing. Our group came from all corners of the world but we quickly formed a really close-knit group, together with our wonderful leaders Kieron and Shaun. The tents are spacious and the black-out means they stay cool, and dark in the mornings. Each day started with a chorus of unzipping the tents, and then we had breakfast and packed up the camp ready for the next days adventure. The trip is divided into 3-5 days of walking followed by a rest day, where you can chose from lots of activities, including chilling in the campsite, shopping, visiting a spa, e-biking, ascending by cable car or train to the glaciers, or even paragliding!! This allows tired legs to recover, and for everyone to have an adventure at their own pace. Kieron’s cooking was amazing, and we also ate out in restaurants on some nights which were included. The campsites are clean and quiet, and offer amazing up-close views of the mountains. Shaun was a great guide, with lots of local knowledge and he kept us all together, even on the toughest days. There was always time for coffee and cake at one of the many refuges or alpages along the route.
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing up to the top of the Cols, to find yourself in another country - during the trip you pass from France to Switzerland, then Italy, and back to France again. The views are stunning and you know that it is going to be downhill all the way to the tent from then on!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shaun was our mountain guide. He judged the ability of the group really well, and found interesting variations to the route, when it was very busy. He had lots of local knowledge and was great company Kieron was the camp leader, and made sure we always had the flattest pitches, lots of lovely food, and a well-stocked bar! The organisation was brilliant, and he produced amazing food from his tiny kitchen, whilst inspiring us all with his paragliding stories. Even the washing up was a bonding experience!
Advice for Potential Travellers
We would really recommend camping on this trip - it was comfortable and added to the adventure, with stunning views from the front door of your tent. The group were really supportive, the route was well-planned and there was a lovely balance of organised and free time. The leaders absolutely made our trip so memorable, thank you to Kieron and Shaun!
Fantastic!
Just returned from two weeks walking the Tour du Mont Blanc. It was a fantastic experience, at times hard work, but every drop of perspiration was worth the effort. Excellent group camaraderie; everyone got on very well and the two groups leaders – Shaun and Kieron – were first rate. The evening meals were very good, often restaurant standard. Would whole-heartedly recommend the trip. Just make sure you are fit enough for the challenge of the long climbs.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the entire Mont Blanc massif from the other sides of the Chamonix and Aosta valleys.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Shaun knew his stuff and didn't hold back from telling us when we would be challenged by the terrain. Guidance given when needed and always able to answer questions. Kieran - who looked after the logistics and cooking - was taylor-made for the role. He really should open his own restaurant.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you are fit enough before setting off. You don't need to be Superman / Superwoman but you do need to be prepared for long days of strenuous walking.
2023 July Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek
Most Inspirational Moment
It is hard to just pick one moment for the trip. Every day there was something differrent and amazing to see.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Kieron our camp leader was amazing. He always had the tents set up for us at each camp site. Kieron also made us awesome meals throughout the trek. Mike was our guide during the trek each day. He was fantastic and full of knowledge about the local flora and fauna. Both Kieron and Mike had a fantastic attitude, they were always happy and smiling. If you had a question or needed help with something they were always there to help. Thank you very much Kieron, Mike and Exodus for such an amazing experience. Cheers
Advice for Potential Travellers
1. The ascents on the trek are very steep, so make sure you are hiking fit. If you are not very experienced at mountain trekking. Then you should start training three or four months before you do the Tour du Mont Blanc trek. 2. Purchase good hiking boots and break them in before the trek and good hiking poles. 3. Make sure you have a good lightweight, warm and waterproof coat and pants. Even during the summer days it can get cold at the higher parts of the trek. 4. Carry at least 3 litres of water, a hat and some good sunscreen lotion. 5. I travelled from Australia, so I had a long flight to get to Geneva. So I decided to arrive four days early before the trek to get over the jet lag. If you are able then I highly recommend arriving a couple of days early. 6. Take a small power bank with you for charging your phone. There is a charger in the back of the truck with multiple charging ports for charging phones. But sometimes the charging ports were all being used. So I found it easier to charge my power bank in the truck when there was a free port. My power bank would then have enough power to charge my phone three times.
Wonderful trip all around
The camping trek around Mont Blanc was great fun. Perfect combination of challenge, reward, and just a fun group of people to be with. Our guide, Mike, kept us on track on the trail with very convenient breaks at refuges and summits keeping a steady pace that all could manage while not micromanging the group. Kieron kept our camp put together in almost always changing locations and created lovely meals. The sites were all well chosen and almost all had some sort of shade/rain cover which was lovely.
Most Inspirational Moment
The quiet moments on the summits just enjoying this beautiful part of the world were my favorite.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mike and Kieron made a great team and worked well together.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You will enjoy this trip much more if you are in good shape before the trip. Your knees with thank you for bringing and using hiking poles as pretty much each day is up to a col or summit for lunch and then down to a valley to camp. Doing this trip over 14 days allowed for a relaxed pace with several rest days added in. If your group hikes relatively fast you will have plenty of time at camp to explore the towns, play games with your fellow guests, or just hang out and read a book. If you need something to do all the time you may want to pick one of the more compressed trip styles-- which would mean covering more ground each day with less down time in camp.
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