Our platform lists all refuges and gîtes that are members of the Tour du Mont-Blanc Wardens' Association. If an accommodation does not appear, it means it is not part of the association and therefore cannot be booked through our website. Other refuges exist in the Mont-Blanc area that are not TMB members, please contact them directly.
Bookings for summer 2027 will be open for all refuges as of October 15th, 2026.
Yes, booking is strongly recommended and is often essential during the high season. The most popular refuges are often fully booked several months in advance.
For a hiker booking refuges directly, expect to pay around €65 to €95 per night for half-board accommodation in a dormitory, or between €500 and €900 for accommodation on a 7 to 10-day trek.
Booking takes just a few steps: choose your date, starting point, type of accommodation and number of hikers, compare availability, then pay the deposit.
A confirmation email is automatically sent to the email address provided during your booking. If you have not received it, please check your spam or junk folder. If the issue persists, log in to your customer account on the website, your booking will be visible there if payment was successfully processed. You can also contact us via the contact form, quoting your order number.
You can modify your booking directly from your customer account, under "My orders", up to 30 days before your arrival date. Select the relevant order and click "Modify my booking". If the modification is requested less than 30 days before your arrival, it will no longer be possible online. In that case, please contact the refuge directly.
You can manage your cancellations directly from your customer account, under the "My bookings" section.
You can submit a cancellation request from your account.
More than 30 days before arrival, you will be refunded 80% of the deposit paid, in accordance with our general terms and conditions.
Less than 30 days before arrival, no refund will be issued, unless you took out cancellation and trip interruption insurance at the time of booking and your reason for cancellation is covered by the policy.
If you took out cancellation and trip interruption insurance and your reason for cancellation is covered by the policy, the insurance may reimburse up to 95% of the deposit paid.
The TMB is a mid-mountain trek accessible to anyone in good physical condition, with previous hiking experience and appropriate training beforehand. It requires good endurance to walk 5 to 8 hours a day for several consecutive days. It is also important to train with an 8 to 10 kg backpack. The elevation gain is significant throughout the trek, with a mountain pass to climb and descend each day.
It is advisable not to underestimate your TMB preparation, both in terms of the length of each stage and your physical fitness. Good physical preparation will make the trek more comfortable and allow you to fully enjoy the surrounding nature and landscapes, and to savour a break at the summit rather than simply enduring the effort.
This is possible, but there are several things to bear in mind — you really need to:
Finally, remember to protect or care for your dog's paws (pads), as the stones on the trails can cause injury after several consecutive days of walking.
The TMB with a dog is therefore not the simplest option and requires real care and very good organisation.
Arrival is generally between 4 pm and 6 pm, dinner is served around 6:30-7 pm, lights out is around 10 pm, and mornings start early. It is essential to respect refuge schedules for everyone's comfort. We recommend arriving at least one hour before dinner so as not to disrupt the refuge's organisation and to give yourself some free time to do some laundry, rest, shower, prepare your itinerary for the next day and pack your backpack....
The Tour du Mont Blanc generally takes 7 to 11 days depending on your pace. Experienced hikers can complete the classic route in 7 days. A 9 or 10-day itinerary is suitable for regular hikers and allows more time to enjoy the scenery.
The classic season runs from mid-June to mid-September, when the mountain passes are free of snow and the refuges are open. Snow patches may still remain in June and early July.
In early June, trail markers may be hidden under the snow or missing.
In autumn, the days are shorter and the nights are much cooler, or even cold (snow is possible on the summits). This requires appropriate equipment (gloves, hats, headlamp, ....).
The anti-clockwise direction is the most common and the best marked. Hiking clockwise is also possible and has the advantage of encountering fewer people on certain sections during the high season.
The main difficulty lies in the duration, carrying your backpack, and the cumulative elevation gain: approximately 10,000 metres of positive elevation gain (D+) over 170 km. The trails are well marked and do not require mountaineering equipment. It is recommended to train on varied terrain during your preparation (scree, rock slabs,...) and to test your equipment beforehand.
The essentials: a 30 to 50-litre backpack, broken-in hiking boots, a three-layer clothing system, trekking poles, water bottle, headlamp, first-aid kit and emergency blanket, IGN “Tour du Mont-Blanc” map, GPS,.... (check our Check-List here). If you are staying in a dormitory, a sleeping bag liner, earplugs and a towel will be your friends.
Bivouacking is regulated according to the areas you pass through. It is generally permitted only in the immediate vicinity of certain partner refuges and during limited hours.
Yes, for children over the age of 10, provided that you adapt the stages, choose family-friendly refuges and opt for a 10 to 12-day itinerary.
The Tour du Mont Blanc with a baby is not recommended due to the physical difficulty (700 to 1,200 m of elevation gain/day, 6 to 8 hours of walking) and the challenges of remaining self-sufficient with an infant.
112 works in all three countries (France, Italy, Switzerland). It is recommended to save local emergency numbers and check your insurance coverage before departure. Bear in mind that there are several areas in the mountains with no mobile network coverage. Let your family and friends know that you may be unreachable on certain days, particularly on the section between Les Contamines and Courmayeur, to avoid causing them unnecessary concern.
Agencies make their bookings directly on the platform, just like individuals, but benefit from specific conditions. To take advantage of this, simply request an agency account by writing to admin@montourdumontblanc.com. Our team will activate your access.
