Express Tour du Mont-Blanc Guided
The Tour du Mont-Blanc is the most famous trail running route in the world, and for good reason. Wandering over mountain trails from France, to Italy, to Switzerland and back into France, the “TMB” includes some of the most iconic mountain terrain anywhere.
Please note! This guided Express edition is designed for very experienced trail runners looking for a faster pace and longer days. If you’d like something less intense, please see our Classic Tour du Mont Blanc. The days on this level 4 tour are consistently big, with lots of vert. Be sure to review the trip statistics below carefully, so we can assure a group that is ready for a big adventure in the mountains!
We start in the world capital of trail running, Chamonix, France and run the TMB in four days, typically covering 20 – 30 miles (30 – 50 km) and two or three high mountain passes each day. Our overnights will include comfortable hotels around the Mont Blanc Massif. As well as staying in Chamonix and Les Contamines in France, you will stay one night at beautiful Champex-Lac in Switzerland, and one night in the quaint town of Courmayeur, Italy.
Inspired? Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll get to experience:
Some sections of our route differ slightly from the standard Tour du Mont-Blanc and the famous ultra trail race of the same name. Where the race course takes less scenic routes, we diverge for better views and more enjoyable trail running at a few points along the way.
Our typical day on the Express Tour du Mont Blanc starts with a continental buffet breakfast at our hotel, before heading out onto the trails, first thing. Your bags will be transferred separately and available every day. In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner together at our hotel or a nearby restaurant. These are multi-course meals featuring local French, Italian and Swiss specialties, and will be hearty, filling and delicious.
At the base of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is the starting and finishing point of our tour. In this video Run the Alps staff and friends show you around our home of Chamonix, France.
Highlights
- Complete the full 170 km circuit in 4 running days
- Stay in 3* and 4* hotels
- Hearty breakfasts, packed lunches, trail nutrition and multi-course dinners
- Daily support from a licensed International Mountain Leader
- Luggage available every day
- Run the Alps’ guidebook and welcome pack
Top photos: Majell Backhausen, Kim Strom, Sam Hill
