Discover the spectacular Tour des Combins, complete with 3 new stages. Often considered the Tour du Mont Blanc’s sister trek, this route offers a quieter and authentic alpine experience while still delivering dramatic mountain scenery, charming villages, and high mountain passes over 9 unforgettable hiking stages. Evenings are spent in traditional staffed mountain huts, allowing you to enjoy both the comforts of local hospitality and the unique alpine traditions found only in the refuges. Explore our Classic Tour des Combins itinerary to cover the original 6 stages without the extension.
Itinerary
Arrival Day: Accommodation included in Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Day 1: Hike from Bourg-Saint-Pierre to Cabane de Mille - 7.2 miles, 6 hours
Day 2: Hike from Cabane de Mille to Cabane Panossiere - 9.4 miles, 7.5 hours
Day 3: Hike from Cabane Panossiere to Cabane Chanrion - 10.7 miles, 8.5 hours
Day 4: Hike from Cabane Chanrion to Rifugio Champillon - 14.2 miles, 9 hours
Day 5: Hike from Rifugio Champillon to St. Rhemy - 10.5 miles, 7.5 hours
Day 6: St. Rhemy to Rifugio Frassati - 5.9 miles, 6 hours
Day 7: Rifugio Frassati to Grand Col St. Bernard - 6.0 miles, 5 hours
Day 8: Grand Col St. Bernard to Cabane Tsissette - 7.9 miles, 6 hours
Day 9: Cabane Tsissette to Bourg-St-Pierre - 7.2 miles, 5.5 hours
Cost: $2,195/person (for 2 or more people)
This price includes:
All 10 nights of accommodation listed in private rooms and shared dormitories
Comprehensive guidebook detailing each stage of your hike
GPS Map of your route
18 meals per person included
An awesome hiking t-shirt for each person in your group
Optional Customizations:
Include a Rest Day at the historic Grand Col du St. Bernard
Additional Arrival Day
Adjust the itinerary to fit your schedule or budget
*Refuges are subject to change based on availability
