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Le Tour is located at the north-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley past Argentiere near the border with Switzerland. Being at the end of the valley, it finds itself surrounded by mountains on all sides. There are many trails heading in all directions from Le Tour. On the eastern edge lies the Montagne de Posettes with its highest point being the crest summit of the Aiguillette des Posettes . On the north-eastern side lies the ski domain of Le Tour with its highest point being the Tete de Balme summit at 2321m right on the edge with Switerland. On the western side lies the Montagne de Peclerey with the hamlet of Le Planet located at a plateau below it.   The Petit Balcon Nord starts at Le Tour and enables you to visit all the hamlets and towns all the way down to Chamonix using a low altitude but very scenic and easy nature trail.

Le Tour is one of the main ski areas of the Chamonix Valley and in the summer the ski lifts are open for hikers, runners and mountain bikers. For mountain bikers there are marked trails of varying difficulties and the lifts enable you to bring your bike up. For hikers and runners the lifts enable easier access to higher altitude routes such as the trail taking you to the Refuge Albert Premier next to the Glacier du Tour . The glacier can be seen from the valley floor and the hamlet of Le Tour but the best views are definitely from the trail to the refuge and the refuge itself.

Le Tour has a Catholic Church and a beautiful little Chapel located very close to each other in the heart of the hamlet. Le Tour has a couple of restaurants located around the bottom of the lift station. There are no bakeries or super markets at Le Tour with Argentiere being the nearest town for those type of facilities. The nearest train station is Montroc-le-Planet from where you can either walk up to Le Tour or take the bus. Le Tour has a bus stop near the lift station. There is lot of parking around the lift station too in case you want to visit by car.

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Linked Trails & Points of Interest

These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Hamlet

Loop Trail:

A fantastic family-friendly loop between the hamlets of Le Tour and Montroc with a nice variety of forest, views and charming hamlets

End Apr - End Oct

Hiking Time

1.5 - 2.0 Hours

Elevation +

+226m / -226m

4+ Years old

Running Time

45 - 75 Mins

Technical Difficulty

Dogs Allowed

Low altitude, easy and family friendly trail that takes you from Le Tour, to Argentiere to Le Lavancher and ends up in Chamonix using the Petit Balcon Nord (PBN)

Mid Apr - End Oct

2.5 - 4.0 Hours

+226m / -683m

7+ Years old

1.5 - 2.5 Hours

Very Easy (1/5)

Exceptional

This route takes you from the village of Le Tour to the high altitude refuge Albert 1er, right next to the Glacier du Tour

Start Jul - End Sep

3.0 - 5.0 Hours

+862m / -862m

Above Average

Small Catholic Chapel in the heart of the hamlet of Le Tour

High altitude Refuge at 2702 meters right next to the Glacier du Tour

Mountain Ridge

Crest Summit above Le Tour on the crest towards the Tete de Balme

Small Hamlet on the road from Argentiere to Le Tour

Glacier above the town of Le Tour with the trail to the Refuge Albert 1er enabling close access

Memorial for Jean-Marie Blanc who died in a helicopter crash in 1977

Large snack with huge terrace in between the Charamillon and Autannes lifts

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Chamonix Bus Timetables 2023 PDF & Chamonix Bus System

Chamonix has a bus system which runs up and down the Valley and serves the various ski resorts and hiking areas. All lines pass by the Chamonix Sud Bus Stop, make a circuit in Chamonix and then connect the town with other 4 communes: Les Houches, Servoz, Argentiere, Vallorcine.

The base fleet, which operates all year round, is made up of two electric shuttle buses, six Euro 6 standard vehicles and six hybrid buses. A third electric shuttle bus was acquired in 2018. A 100% electric 12m standard vehicle was tested in real operating conditions at the end of this winter, with a view to the official delivery of a vehicle of this type in 2020.

There is a year-round service and a winter season service. In high season, there is rarely a waiting time longer than 20 minutes. Normally heavy snowfall is not a problem for the buses, as they are well equipped. On the other hand, when it snows a lot in Chamonix the roads can get pretty messy for cars, some of which may be lacking the proper equipment, and the high volume of cars raises the pollution levels, so leave your car at home and take advantage of this free bus service.

Annual bus lines:

Below you will find the timetables valid f rom 17 April  to 3 December 2023 for the Spring & Autumn

Summer timetable 2023 (one file with all lines & services)

Line 1 - the bus runs every 30 minutes all year round, every day from 6:12 am to 8:44 pm, except for Sundays and holidays during the off-season, when there will be 1 bus each hour. 

Check here Timetables PDF line 1:  Les Houches - Les Praz Flegere

Line 2 - the bus Le Tour-Chamonix runs every 30 minutes, every day from 6:15 am to 8:49 pm, except for Sundays and holidays during the off-season, when there will be 1 bus each hour.

Check here Timetables PDF line 2:  Le Tour - Les Bossons

Line 3 serves the route Chamonix-Servoz, every day, four times per day, adapted to school hours.

Check here Timetables PDF line 3:  Chamonix - Servoz

Line 6 - Servoz shuttle  runs every day from 6:55 am to 7:04 pm.

Check here Timetables PDF line 6:  Servoz shuttle

Le Mulet  (Free city center shuttle) runs every day, from 8:00 am to 7:23 pm, every 30 minutes.

Check here Timetables PDF: Le Mulet

The "Chamo’Nuit"  Chamo’nuit offers 4 passages per evening! Operates everyday from 8:48 pm to midnight, from  Le Prarion (Houches) to Argentière via Chamonix.

Check here Timetables PDF:  Chamo Nuit

Summer bus lines:

Below you will find the timetables valid from from 24 June to 2 September 2023

The V1 bike line takes you to the Houches.

Check here Timetables PDF:  V1 bike line

The V2 bike line takes you to Le Tour.

Check here Timetables PDF:  V2 bike line

Winter bus lines:

Line 2B with line 2 offers from Chamonix to Le Tour a bus every 10 minutes in rush hour, or every 15 minutes the rest of the time.

Line 14 runs between Le Brévent and Les Planards, every day from 8 am to 6 pm, a bus every 20 minutes.

Line 15  takes you from Chamonix to Les Bossons & Les Houches. Line 15 offers additional buses to Line 1.

Line 16  Les Houches shuttle. The bus runs daily between 8 am and 5:53 pm, with a frequency of around 35-40 minutes.

Line 17  takes you from Le Brévent to Le Grépon. Line 14 & 17 allows having a bus to Brevent or Chamonix every 10 minutes during rush hours.

Line 18  the Vallorcine's shuttle: runs daily 

Line 19  goes   from Le Brévent to La Flégère.

The " navette des bois " or Bois Shuttle travels between the Bois and the Praz to take you to the new lift at the Flégère ! Bus runs every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 5.10 p.m.

The Savoy-Brevent Shuttle goes from Le Brévent to La Mollard.

New for winter 2022-2023 : The Montroc Shuttle . New line serving Chosalets, Argentière, Montroc and Le Tour, you can access Le Tour and Vormaine ski areas directly by train (train/bus connection at Montroc station).

Here you can see the entire Chamonix Bus Network

Wearing a mask is mandatory on the entire bus network!

The Minibus "The Mulet"

A free shuttle service called Le Mulet runs around Chamonix town centre every 12 minutes in winter/summer season and every 20 minutes in interseason.

The Mulet service runs circuits around Chamonix centre where the large buses can no longer pass due to pedestrian schemes and provides connection points to the main bus service that continues up and down the valley to the main lift areas and villages. Access to the car parks at Le Grépon, Mont-Blanc, Entrèves, Allobroges, and the Multimedia Library.

Read more about these free mini-buses available only in the centre of Chamonix.

The Night Bus: Chamo'Nuit

There is also a Night Bus running four times per night, between 8:50 pm and midnight, from Les Houches to Argentière via Chamonix, in both winter and summer season.

Chamo’nuit is a paid service. Trip cost: €2 each journey.

For more info, visit chamonix-bus.com.

Carte d'Hôte / FREE Guest Card

This FREE Guest Card has many advantages, including free travel on the Chamonix Valley buses and on SNCF trains in the valley, between Servoz and Vallorcine, as well as discounted rates for admission to public sports and arts facilities and events.

Private accommodation (family, friends): the card is available only from the town hall or tourist office at a cost of €10 per person/weekly stay.

The Carte d'Hôte Guest Card is given to you free of charge by your accommodation provider on your arrival. Don't hesitate to ask for it.


Another way to get it is to go to Chamonix town hall or the Chamonix Tourist Office.

If you do not have a free circulation pass, you must buy a ticket from the bus driver or at the information point of Chamonix Sud.

Day ticket: €3;

Chamo’nuit one-way ticket: €2.

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Chamonix Bus

The Chamonix Bus network allows you to move quickly in the centre of Chamonix or the Mont Blanc Valley.

Carte d’hôte: free buses and trains in the Chamonix valley

Accommodation in a hotel or rental in Chamonix : When you arrive at your hotel or accommodation, ask for your “Carte d’Hôte”. This card will allow you to travel for free in the Mont Blanc valley on the Transdev Chamonix Bus network and on SNCF trains (communes between Servoz and Vallorcine). The guest card is given to you by the hotelier or your accommodation provider. If you are staying free of charge, you must go to the Chamonix town hall or tourist office to collect your guest card. The card will then be charged (price: 10€ per person per week). Day visitors : if you are not staying in the valley, you will have to pay for the bus. It is possible to buy tickets inside the bus.

Map of the bus network

The network varies according to the season. The buses serve the whole Mont Blanc valley and run between Servoz and the village of Le Tour.

Le Mulet Shuttle

Le Mulet is an electric shuttle that serves the whole of Chamonix town centre. These small shuttles are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Year-round bus routes

Find below the itineraries of the lines operating all year round

Line 1 : Les Houches > Chamonix > Les Praz / Flégère Line 2 : Les Bossons > Les Pélerins > Chamonix > Argentière > Le Tour Line 3 : Chamonix > Servoz Line 6 : Servoz shuttle

Chamo’nuit : the night bus Les Houches – Chamonix – Argentière

The Chamo’nuit line links Les Houches on one side and the village of Argentière on the other to the centre of Chamonix. The line operates every day in summer and winter.

Tour du Mont Blanc – Shortcuts, Detours, & Public Transit

As you plan your Tour du Mont Blanc trip you’re likely to hit some common roadblocks: how can I find additional accommodation if my first choice is full? What if that stage is too long for me? What if bad weather comes in but I still need to make it to my destination?

The answer to all of these questions is to take advantage of the excellent network of public transportation available on the route. You’ll find buses, trains, and cable cars on most stages of the TMB. You can use them to shorten a stage, connect to a nearby town, or simply enjoy the amazing scenery from a new perspective.

In this post, we’ve covered all the public transit options for each stage of the TMB, so you can be confident in planning your route!

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Why use public transit on the tmb, public transit in chamonix.

• Public Transportation on each Stage
• Private Transfers & Taxis

There are several reasons you’ll want to take advantage of the ample public transportation on the TMB. You can use it to shorten a long stage, combine multiple stages, save time, save your knees, and access accommodation options off the main trail.

Here are the most common reasons you’ll find yourself on a bus, train, or cable car on the Tour du Mont Blanc:

• Shorten Stages : Grab a cable car to cut out a steep ascent or descent, grab the train to skip a specific section or hop on a bus to reduce mileage. If you’re worried about the physical demands of a specific stage, there is a good chance you’ll have the ability to shorten the length, reduce the climbing, or avoid part of the descent by utilizing public transit on the route.
• Combine Stages : Want to see the entire trail but don’t have enough time to hike the entire thing? No problem! Using public transportation you can combine multiple stages into a single day, allowing you to shorten your time on the TMB.
• Save Time: The sun is starting to set, your feet are screaming, and you are ready to take your pack off and enjoy a meal. It’s guaranteed to happen at least once on the TMB, and often times you’ll have an option to utilize a bus or cable car to save some time and get to your destination sooner.
• Access Accommodation off the Route : There is no doubt that it is becoming increasingly competitive to secure the most in-demand accommodation on the TMB. If you can’t find a bed in your first choice accommodation, don’t worry, as you’ll likely have an option to use public transit to access other options.

Most TMB hikers will arrive in Chamonix and spend a night or two there before beginning their trek in nearby Les Houches. Chamonix has excellent public transit and best of all, it will most likely be completely FREE as long as you are staying in registered accommodation.

Check out the details on the Chamonix’s bus, trains, and the fantastic Carte d’hôte below:

• Carte d hôte : The Carte d’hôte or guest card is included as part of the lodging tax levied by your hotel or Airbnb and provides free public transit access in the Chamonix valley. This includes both the bus and the train. Your card includes transit in and between the communes of Servoz and Vallorcine. Be sure to ask your accommodation provider for this when you arrive!
• Bus : Chamonix has an excellent public bus system that stretches from Le Tour to Les Houches, with many stops in between. This is often the most convenient way to get around the valley, and typically the easiest way to get to the start of the TMB in Les Houches. Rides are € 3 each, unless you have the aforementioned Carte d’hôte.
• Train : Finally, there is frequent train service up and down the Chamonix Valley as well as to the surrounding region. The ‘Mont Blanc Express’ is a fun and convenient way to get around, and is free with the Carte d’hôte.

Public Transportation on Each Stage of the TMB

Nearly every stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc has some sort of transportation that can aid in your trip. Read on for all the details!

Stage One – Les Houches to Les Contamines

The beginning of the Tour du Mont Blanc starts with a popular shortcut that eliminates a few hours of steep, uphill climbing to reach the Col de Voza by utilizing the Bellevue Cable Car. Additionally, you can save a bit of walking at the end of the stage by utilizing the Les Contamines bus – especially useful if you are heading to one of the refuges past the village.

Check out your options below:

Bellevue Cable Car

The Bellevue Cable Car whisks hikers from the start of the trek in Les Houches to near the top of the climb to the Col de Voza. From here, it’s all downhill to Les Contamines. This is a popular option to save time on your first stage, especially if you are continuing past Les Contamines to Refuge Nant Borrant or Refuge de la Balme.

• Cost: €17.50 per adult
• June 6th – July 9th: 8am – 5:30pm
• July 10th – August 27th: 7:30am – 6pm
• August 28th – September 10th: 8am – 5:30pm
• Distance saved: 5 km / 675 meters of elevation

Les Contamines Bus + Notre Dame de la Gorge Shuttle

Once you descend from Col de Voza into the Montjoie Valley you’ll have access to their excellent free public bus system. The bus route is helpful for two primary uses:

• If you’re staying at one of the refuges past Les Contamines (Refuge Nant Borrant or Refuge de la Balme)
• If you want to cut out a bit of Stage 2 and take the shuttle to Notre Dame de la Gorge before continuing on to Les Chapieux.

Outside of that, you can of course use it to simply shorten the end of Stage 1, but it really won’t save you much walking in that case.

Do be aware that the TMB route crosses the main road adjacent to the Tresse bus stop. While it may be tempting to simply wait there for the bus, be warned that this stop does not see frequent service. It is a much better idea to continue on the road to the La Chapelle bus stop , which has a higher frequency of service.

The Google Maps view below shows the La Chapelle bus stop:

Here is the schedule for the Les Contamines bus for Summer 2023:

Note that this is the same bus that will take you from Les Contamines to Notre Dame de la Gorge. For TMB hikers using that at the start of Stage 2, it is popular to pick up the bus at the tourist office (Chef Lieu bus stop) and ride it to the parking area for Notre Dame de la Gorge, saving approximately 4 km of walking.

• Typically early-July through early-September
• From La Chapelle to the centre of Les Contamines: ~2.7 km
• From the centre of Les Contamines to Notre Dame de la Gorge: ~4 km

Stage Two – Les Contamines to Les Chapieux

The Les Contamines to Notre Dame de la Gorge shuttle described above is a popular way to cut out 4 km of this stage. You can pick up the shuttle at the tourist office (or any of the other bus stops in town) and ride it from free to the parking area at the church.

For more details see the description in the previous section.

Stage Three – Les Chapieux to Rifugio Elisabetta

Stage three has a couple of transit options that are good to know about. The first is the navette (shuttle bus) that runs from Les Chapieux to Les Mottets, and also stops at Ville des Glaciers. This is a popular way to avoid about 5 km of road walking out of Les Chapieux.

In addition, there is a twice-a-day bus that connects Les Chapieux to the nearby town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. This is helpful for TMB hikers who weren’t able to secure overnight accommodation in Les Chapieux.

Simply hop on the bus in the evening, stay in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, and then take the bus back to pick up the trail in the morning.

Full details for both of these routes are below.

Les Chapieux to Les Mottets Navette

This is likely the most popular public transit/shortcut on the TMB and is utilized by many, if not most, TMB hikers. From Les Chapieux, Stage Three begins with a long walk along the road to La Ville des Glaciers, a small hamlet near the base of the Col de la Seigne.

From here, the trail crosses a river and then continues on a rough track to the start of the climb to the col, near the Refuge des Mottets.

The Les Chapieux navette can elimite one or both of these sections, and saves an hour or so of walking. See the map of the Les Chapieux navette below for more details:

The navette leaves from the tourist office in Les Chapieux, with the first bus leaving around 7:30am. There are several busses throughout the morning and they run well into the evening.

• June 19th – September 8th, 2023
• From Les Chapieux to La Ville des Glaciers: ~4.5 km
• From Les Chapieux to Refuge des Mottets: ~6 km

This route is also convenient if you are staying at Refuge des Mottets rather than in Les Chapieux, as you can cut out the last segment of your walk by taking the navette – just be sure you’ve arrived in time to catch the last shuttle at 5:35pm!

The 2023 schedule is shown below:

Here are a few tips if you plan on utilizing the Les Chapieux – Les Mottets Navette:

• Purchase your tickets the evening before : The first few trips of the day tend to sell out the night prior. As soon as you arrive in Les Chapieux, head to the tourist office building to purchase your tickets.
• Either the Les Mottets or Ville des Glaciers stop will work : Unless you’re staying at Refuge des Mottets, it is probably easier to get off at Ville des Glaciers. From there you will cross the river and pickup a rocky track that will bring you to the base of the climb to the Col de la Seigne. It is also fine to ride to the Refuge des Mottets as you’ll simply walk a few minutes downhill to the refuge where you can pick up the main TMB.

Les Chapieux – Bourg Saint Maurice Bus

In addition to the popular navette described above, there is also a twice-daily bus connecting Les Chapieux with the town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. This is helpful for those who were not able to secure accommodation in Les Chapieux, which is becoming increasingly common as the TMB gains popularity.

If that’s the case, you can catch the evening bus at 6:15pm from Les Chapieux to Bourg-Saint-Maurice where you will find ample accommodation available. Then, in the morning you’ll pick up the same bus back to Les Chapieux (it picks up in front of the tourist office in Bourg-Saint-Maurice) and start back on the trail. The Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Les Chapieux bus departs at 6:55am, giving you plenty of time to also take the Les Chapieux navette if you’d like.

Keep in mind that those are the only two times this bus runs (6:55am and 6:15pm), so if you miss it or don’t feel like waiting around you’ll need to book a taxi. The tourist office in Les Chapieux and Bourg-Saint-Maurice can help you arrange this.

• June 26th – September 8th, 2023.
• Distance saved: N/A

Stage Four – Rifugio Elisabetta to Courmayeur

Stage four benefits from a few good public transit and shortcut options. First, there is the option to descend into the Val Veny just past Lac Combal and utilize the La Visaille bus stop to reach Courmayeur or one of the campgrounds in the Valley. There is also the option to eliminate the steep and arduous final descent into Courmayeur by taking advantage of the cable cars in the final section.

Details on both of these options can be found below.

La Visaille – Courmayeur Bus (Orange Route)

The Val Veny bus runs from central Courmayeur to the small hamlet of La Visaille, which is an approximately 40 minute walk down a rough track from the end of Lac Combal, near Cabane du Combal. The main TMB splits here and begins an uphill climb, while the track to La Visaille runs downhill into the valley. It takes approximately an hour to reach the La Visaille bus stop, which you can see below in Google street view:

Using this bus makes sense in a couple of scenarios, which we describe below. However, the section of the Tour du Mont Blanc that this bus allows you to cut out is one of the most spectacular of the entire trek! So we only recommend utilizing this public transit option if you must.

Here are a few reasons you might considers using the Val Veny bus:

• Bad weather : Should you find yourself facing a big storm, it is best to avoid high elevations and exposed routes. If that is the case on this stage, taking the bus from La Visaille to Courmayeur is a good option.
• Accommodation options : Accommodation can be a challenge on this stage since there are basically just two options for TMB hikers: Rifugio Elisabetta and Cabane du Combal. If both of those are full, you can continue to La Visaille and take the bus to Courmayeur to spend the night. In the morning , you can simply take it back to the La Visaille stop to pick back up the trail.
• Camping : There is no legal place to camp near Rifugio Elisabetta. If you’re camping on your TMB , the best option is to take the bus to one of the campgrounds in Val Veny. The next day you can take it back to the trail, hike to Courmayeur, and then return to your campground via the same bus. This is described in detail in our camping guide .
• Combining stages : If you’re short on time and need to connect directly from Les Chapieux to Courmayeur, the Val Veny bus is a great way to shorten the stage. However, you’ll miss some fabulous scenery!

The route is operated by the transit company Arriva . We recommend downloading the Arriva My Pay App and purchasing your ticket ahead of time, if possible. If you need to pay cash to the driver, there is a €4 surcharge on top of the fare!

• Mid-June through August
• Distance saved: ~ 13km / 500 meters of elevation gain & 1300 meters of elevation loss

The 2023 schedule is below:

La Maison Vieille Chair life & Dolonne Cable Car

The final section of Stage Four on the Tour du Mont Blanc consists of a knee-busting descent from Rifugio Maison Vieille to Courmayeur. The trail is steep, loose, and tiring to say the least. When we hiked the TMB we combined stages three & four, and the final descent nearly killed us!

Luckily, there is an easy way to cut out this descent if you’d like to save your legs for future stages or simply want to get to town a bit faster.

A combination of the Maison Vieille chair lift and Dolonne cable car will deliver you quickly and easily into the small village of Dolonne, which sits adjacent to Courmayeur.

You’ll first come to the Maison Vieille chair lift, which sits opposite the refuge of the same name. A short ride will bring you down to the mid-station of Plan Chécrouit, where you can catch the Dolonne cable car the rest of the way to the bottom.

• Cost: €15 for one-way on both Maison Vieille & Dolonne cable cars ( view rates here )
• July 1st – September 3rd
• Distance saved: ~ 5.5 km / 800 meters of descent

Courmayeur Local Bus & Courmayeur-Chamonix connections

Once you’ve arrived in Courmayeur you’ll find excellent local transportation in town via the Courmayeur circular bus route (blue route) operated by Arriva . This route, combined with the Orange Line described above and Green Line described on the next stage make moving around the area simple and enjoyable.

It is also possible to connect back to Chamonix from here, with frequent bus service through the Mont Blanc tunnel available . Several companies provide this service, so be sure to shop around or inquire at the tourist office in Courmayeur.

Of special note for 2023, the Mont Blanc Tunnel will be closed for repairs from September 4th through December.

Stage Five – Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti

Stage Five of the Tour du Mont Blanc takes hikers from the town of Courmayeur to the stunning Rifugio Bonatti. The views of the Grandes Jorasses are incredible, and this is a stage you certainly won’t want to miss!

However, securing accommodation here can often be difficult, with only a few options available on the main route.

To alleviate the accommodation issue, there is a helpful bus service that runs the length of the Val Ferret and lets TMB hikers connect to additional accommodation options on this stage. Check out the details below.

Courmayeur – Arp Nouvaz Bus (Green Route)

The Val Ferret bus connects central Courmayeur with several stops in the Italian Val Ferret, which sits directly below the main TMB route. The final stop along the route, Arp Nouvaz, is also just a short walk from the main TMB near Chalet Val Ferret. Here are the main situations you might find yourself needing to utilize this route:

• Accommodation options : If Rifugio Bonatti is full, you may want to utilize the bus to reach additional accommodation. The most popular way to do so would be to hike from Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti, and then take one of the many link trails down to the valley. From here you can catch the bus back to Courmayeur to spend the night. In the morning, simply take the bus back to the link trail or pick up the route again near the Arp Nouvaz stop.
• Camping : Camping is not permitted near Rifugio Bonatti or at any other point on this stage. If you want to camp, you’ll need to descend to the valley where there are a few campgrounds available. You can use the bus to get between the link trails and the campgrounds, if needed.

As with the other routes in and around Courmayeur, the Val Ferret/Green Route is operated by Arriva. The same €4 surcharge applies if you don’t use their app to purchase your ticket in advance.

• Typically early-July through August
• Distance saved: ~ 17km if riding from Courmayeur to the Arp Nouvaz stop.

Stage Six – Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly

Public transit won’t be super relevant on this stage, although if your timing lines up it is possible to cut out ~45 minutes of hiking at the end of the stage by catching the bus from Ferret to La Fouly. This same bus also allows you to connect to Champex, skipping all of Stage Seven should you desire. However, we’ll touch on that option in the next section.

Here are the details on the Ferret – La Fouly bus:

• Distance saved: ~ 3km

Stage Seven – La Fouly to Champex

Stage Seven is widely considered to be the easiest stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc. With no major passes to climb or ridges to traverse, it is indeed a straightforward day. As such, those with a tight timeframe often opt to skip this stage entirely, utilizing the bus connection between La Fouly and Champex to cut this stage from their itinerary.

Doing so is relatively easy, as there is a single bus stop in La Fouly, making it hard to miss. This bus will take you to the town of Orsières, just a 30 minute ride from La Fouly. Here, you’ll need to change to the bus that connects to Champex. The bus arrives and departs in front of the train station in Orsières.

To help plan your trip and view timetables, you can use the SBB (Swiss Public Transit Agency) trip planner.

Stage Eight – Champex to Col de la Forclaz

Although it is possible to use public transit to skip this stage entirely, the most common use on Stage Eight to find additional accommodations should both Hotel Col de la Forclaz as well as all accommodation in Trient and Le Peuty be fully booked.

In that case, it is possible to take the bus from Col de la Forclaz into Martigny, where you will find additional accommodations, and then back again in the morning to pick up the trail.

The bus also heads the other direction and often takes hikers down the last segment of trail between Col de la Forclaz and Trient/Le Peuty. From there, it continues on to Le Châtelard where you can catch the train to Vallorcine and then onwards to Chamonix.

Stage Nine – Col de la Forclaz to Tré-le-Champ

From Col de la Forclaz to Tré-le-Champ there are a few public transit options that can help you shorten Stage Nine as well as options at the end of the stage to expand your accommodation options.

Read on for full details on public transit availability on Stage Nine of the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Col de la Forclaz – Trient Bus

The first option to reduce the length of this stage is to utilize the bus mentioned in the stage above to bring you from Col de la Forclaz down to Trient where you can pick up the trail as it begins its ascent to Col de Balme. This will save you maybe an hour of downhill walking and won’t be worth it for most hikers.

Balme(Autannes) – Charamillon – Le Tour Chairlift to Le Tour

Upon reaching the Col de Balme and crossing back into France from Switzerland you’ll have the option to use convenient chairlifts to reduce or eliminate your descent into the valley. The main TMB route stays high and then descends down to Tré-le-Champ on a trail adjacent to the ski area.

However, you can also reach Tré-le-Champ or other accommodations in the valley by taking two chairlifts (the Autannes and Charamillon lifts) down to the ski village of Le Tour. From here, you can connect to Tré-le-Champ as well as use public transit to get to Argentiere where you’ll find additional accommodations available.

• Cost: €17.50 one way per adult
• June 10th – September 10th
• Distance saved: ~ 3.5 km

Additional Public Transit on Stage Nine

At this point in your trek, you will have returned to the Chamonix Valley and its abundant public transportation. This includes both the bus and train that connect many stops in the area. On Stage 9, this will allow you to find alternative accommodation, services, or simply shorten your hike by finishing and transferring to Chamonix.

For more details, read our Public Transit in Chamonix section .

Stage 10 – Tré-le-Champ to Refuge de la Flégère

There are no public transit shortcuts on Stage 10 of the TMB, however you can utilize the Flégère Cable Car to connect directly to the refuge of the same name, or to descend to the valley upon completing the hike if you were not able to secure accommodation at any of the refuges on this stage.

Flégère Cable Car

This gondola departs directly next to Refuge la Flégère and ends in the village of Les Praz. From there, it’s possible to take a bus or taxi back to Chamonix. This is a good option if you need to cut out the final day of the TMB, or if you want to hike in reverse and avoid the long, long climb out of Les Houches. You could also take the cable car down into Les Praz for more accommodation and services at this stage, and then take it back up the next morning to continue your trek.

• June 10th – September 17th

Stage 11 – Refuge de la Flégère to Les Houches

The final stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc is a spectacular one, with stunning views across the valley towards Mont Blanc. However, the final descent in Les Houches can be daunting, with kilometer after kilometer of knee busting downhill. It should be manageable for most hikers, but if your legs have had enough at the end of your trip, you can always take the cable car down to Chamonix.

Find details on exactly how to do that below.

Le Brévent-Planpraz-Chamonix Cable Car

Approximately 7.5 km into the final stage you will reach the high point for the day, near the summer hamlet of Le Brévent. From here, it’s another 9.5 km of downhill hiking to reach Les Houches.

Luckily, you’re also just steps from the Le Brévent cable car, which can whisk you down into Chamonix.

You’ll first ride the Brévent cable car to the mid-station at Planpraz, where you’ll then take the Planpraz cable car the rest of the way down into Chamonix. From here, simply walk into town and toast to your accomplishment!

• Distance saved: 9.5km & 1500 meters of descent

Private Transfers & Taxis on the TMB

Should the various public transit options listed above not work for your specific itinerary or needs, there are private transfers or taxis available that should be able to help. We’ve listed some of the popular companies below:

• Taxi Besson is a highly recommended transfer company that services much of the TMB region.
• Chamonix Valley Transfers : Offers private transfer services along with luggage transfer on the TMB.
• Local Tourist Offices : The local tourist offices are incredible resources and can help explain the public transportation network, call taxis, and offer other valuable resources. They can be found in most towns and villages along the route. Be sure to use them!

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The Val Veny busses in Courmayeur are now from from June 16 2023

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Hi thanks for the great post, very helpful. What happened to the comment about the 18:10 shuttle from Les Chapieux to Bourg-Saint-Maurice? Just wanted to confirm that the shuttle is still running.

Hi Korey, To the best of our knowledge, it should be running through September 8th. Thanks!

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Le Tour is a small, traditional alpine village situated at 1450 metres at the far end of the Chamonix Valley. It’s peaceful setting under the Le Tour Glacier offers the idyllic Alpine retreat in the heart of the mountains. The village is well suited to those who like a slower pace of life. Le Tour has a few bars and restaurants available for those staying in the village. As a quieter location the nearest pâtisseries, boulangeries and supermarket etc are in Argentière which is a 5 minute bus ride or car journey away. Based at the foot of the lift leading up to the Balme (Le Tour and Vallorcine) ski area this village is really great for those who want to get first lifts in the morning and take the last run home. In the summer Le Tour is a popular spot for Mountain Biking and Hiking . The village has easy access to Chamonix and the other ski areas where there are a number of winter and summer activities on offer.  

Restaurants in Le Tour

Le Tour has three main restaurants so you can enjoy a meal out. These are:

• Chalet Alpins du Tour | French | This is a hotel restaurant that offers traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine in casual relaxed atmosphere
• L'Olympic | French / Savoyarde | A popular restaurant right by the lift station offering good value Fondue and Raclette
• Le Passon | French / International | Close to the lift station this snack bar and restaurant offers a good selection of dishes to fill you up after an active day on the mountain

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The Mont Blanc Express is a scenic mountain train route that runs from the French station of St Gervais/Le Fayet, with a steep climb to the Chamonix valley, all the way through Chamonix and Argentiere, under the Col des Montets and down the other side into Martigny in Switzerland. This beautiful railway takes you through some of the most amazing views that you have ever seen.

The Mont Blanc Express stops at some key places in the Chamonix valley and in Switzerland. One of the largest and most frequented stations is in the centre of Chamonix and provides access to the Aiguille du Midi, the Montenvers tourist train and the Brevent cable car. The next key stop is at Montroc where you can get the Tour-Balme cable car. Another big destination is Le Buet which holds the La Poya ski lift, a popular destination for casual skiers. Vallorcine is the last stop within French borders and is another point at which you can access the Tour-Balme area. To get to the Emosson Dam, a great tourist attraction, you will need to get off at Le Chatelard VS station. Les Marecottes is the final big stop before the end of the line at Martigny. It is a cool place to visit and draws a lot of visitors due to the alpine zoo and its granite carved swimming pool.

The train runs from the early morning hours until the late evening.

Check here timetables (10 December 2023 - 31 March 2024):  St Gervais/Le Fayet - Chamonix - Chatelard - Martigny

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If you are staying in the Chamonix Valley, a journey on the Mont Blanc Express is free with a "Carte d'Hote". Ask your host for this "Guest Card". This card will give you access to the whole of the Chamonix Valley public transport network between Servoz and Vallorcine for free.

For more information: Timetables and schedules of the Chamonix Valley Trains: TMR SA

Trains at 10:18 pm and at 11:18 pm from Martigny to Le Chatelard Frontiere run only on phone reservation before 10:00 pm and before 11:00 pm. Phone number: +41 27 764 12 71

Important : If you arrive at Chatelard Frontiere late at night, it is still a fair way from Chamonix and Argentiere, and there is nothing there except a small hotel. You may need to call a taxi to continue to Chamonix.

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The Mont-Blanc Tramway

The Mont-Blanc Tramway is another gem of the Haute Savoie region. A small railway car winds its way up from St. Gervais to the Nid D'Aigle (the Eagles Nest). This train is popular with climbers on their way to climb Mont Blanc .

Fantastic views of the Bionnassay Glacier and the open ground of Prarion and Mont Lachat make this a summertime must! Check out the opening dates and times of the Tramway du Mont Blanc, and the prices for a trip , return or one way. Also, be sure to see the live status of the tramway .

The Montenvers Train and Mer de Glace

The Montenvers Train departs from its own station next to the main station in Chamonix. This old funicular climbs a steep track to a stunning vantage point above the Mer de Glace. From here, views of Les Grandes Jorasses and the Les Drus are exceptional.

From the top station at Montenvers walk down to the glacier and into an ice grotto. There are many summer walking trails down to valley floor and traverses along the mountains to Plan de l'Aiguille. Check out the opening dates and times of the Montenvers train, and the prices for a trip , return or one way. Also, be sure to see the live status of the train .

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Large beginner areas and gentle rolling pistes in Le Tour

Le Tour village and ski area can be found at the far end of the Chamonix valley and is accessible by ski bus or by car. You can also take the train to Vallorcine from where you can get on the Vallorcine gondola, which links up to Le Tour ski area, but as a complete beginner we wouldn't recommend this route.

Le Tour provides plenty of variation for beginners of all levels, whether it be starting off at the nursery ski area at the bottom of the slopes ( La Vormaine ) or trying something a little more challenging higher up the mountain in the main ski area.

Best beginner areas

La Vormaine La Vormaine (1,462m) is the largest nursery ski area in Chamonix, served by four drag lifts of varying length and a magic carpet lift. There are two green pistes and one blue piste here, as well a small snowpark and freestyle area. The nursery area is very wide and flat, allowing plenty of space to make progress and build confidence. You’ll find this area located just to the right of the main gondola and bus stop, to the side of the main home run back into the village.

Le Tour Higher up the mountain, Le Tour ski area has 11 more blue pistes (the highest concentration of blue pistes in the Chamonix valley) and the terrain is mostly gentle and not too steep, making it very popular with beginner skiers and snowboarders looking to progress. The majority of the blue pistes are accessed by four drag lifts (good for skiers but not so easy for beginner snowboarders) and two chair lifts. At the end of the day it’s easy to take the Charamillon gondola down the mountain, to avoid having to do the red home run piste back to the bus stop and car park.

Vallorcine In Le Buet, near Vallorcine village, there is a small nursery area called La Poya which is perfect from complete beginners and children. This area has a gently sloping ski area with two small drag lifts and a rope tow to enable beginner skiers and snowboarders to get to grips with the basics. There's also a children's play zone and a small café on site.

Beginner ski lessons

If you're learning to ski for the first time, Chamonix has plenty of choice of ski schools who teach children's ski lessons and adult's ski lessons . Children's lessons are determined by their age and ability, whilst adult lessons are determined by ability and interests.

Beginner ski passes

If you're joining a ski school as a complete beginner, you will probably start off in the nursery areas where you can buy a beginner ski pass for a minimum of four hours or one day at a time. There are different prices for each of Chamonix's beginner ski areas which you can find via the link below.

If you're a skier looking to progress after having already learnt the basics, you can buy a ski pass for the mid to high mountain ski areas from as little as four hours. You should consider buying a 'Chamonix Le Pass' ski pass rather than the 'Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass.' The Chamonix Le Pass pass is valid for Brévent-Flégère, Grands Montets (but not the summit lift), Le Tour-Vallorcine, Vormaine, Chosalets, Savoy and Planards.

Beginner ski hire

Pre-booking your ski hire in advance allows the hire shop to prepare for your arrival and smooths the process. A key thing you should consider when booking your equipment is how close your accommodation is to the ski hire shop, or to the foot of the pistes for when lessons have finished. Even if there are several equipment options to choose from, we recommend you go for the most basic. Beginner skis are short, flexible skis that are easy to turn or, if you're snowboarding, you'll have a shorter stiffer snowboard that's easier to control and generally cheaper too. You won't need to know about the technical aspects of any of the equipment as ski hire shops will advise you to get the best model for your ability and size once you've booked.

What should I wear when skiing or snowboarding?

Buying all the gear before you go can be daunting if you’ve never set foot in a ski resort before. The key items to bring with you, along with the obvious ski jacket, ski trousers and sunglasses, are as follows:

• Layers - thermal tops and leggings, fleeces, hoodies, hats and a good pair of ski gloves and a helmet. Weather on the mountain can change pretty quickly, and you are much better off wearing layers of thinner items as opposed to a big, bulky jumper.
• Socks - a variety of socks ranging in thickness, it may sound weird but in our experience hire boots can be quite painful with the wrong socks.
• Sun cream - even when it’s cloudy the sun here can (and will) still get you, and don't forget the underneath of your chin as the sun reflects off the snow too. Don't forget a lip salve with an SPF.
• Piste map - make sure to always have one in your pocket while you're out on the mountain. You can pick up paper copies from the lift pass or tourist office once you've arrived in resort.

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Take a look at this year's Ski Pass Prices or, if you're not sure which pass to buy, read Ski Pass Options for more information. Find your way around with Piste Maps for Chamonix .

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Tour de Romandie : Julian Alaphilippe 3e du prologue

De retour de blessure, le double champion du monde tricolore a pris ce mardi la 3e place du prologue du Tour de Romandie.

Un retour… sur le podium. Un peu plus de trois semaines après sa dernière course sur le Tour des Flandres, le Français Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal – Quick Step) a pris la 3e place, ce mardi, du prologue du Tour de Romandie dans les rues de Payerne. C’est le Néerlandais Maikel Zijlaard (24 ans) qui s’est avéré être le plus rapide sur cet itinéraire en ville de 2,28 km. Il y a douze jours en exclusivité dans nos colonnes, le double champion du monde français (2020 et 2021) reconnaissait avoir disputé les dernières courses avec une fracture au genou gauche, blessure contractée après une chute sur les Strade Bianche, début mars. Malgré la douleur, il avait tenu à s’aligner sur les classiques flandriennes et à ne pas en parler.

« J’étais censé avoir récupéré depuis les Strade et ça n’allait pas mieux. Et les examens ont montré que j’avais une… fracture de la tête du péroné ! Cela expliquait pourquoi la douleur ne partait pas. En fait, c’était comme une grosse gêne plus que quelque chose d’insupportable, racontait Julian Alaphilippe dans le Parisien du 11 avril. Les docteurs m’ont dit qu’avant les classiques flandriennes, c’était à moi de prendre la décision… C’est mon erreur. Déjà que ce sont des courses très difficiles quand tu es à 100 %. Mais avec cette blessure qui me diminuait, c’était trop compliqué. La tête a voulu décider à la place du genou. »

⏱️ Julian Alaphilippe prend la deuxième place provisoire du prologue du Tour de Romandie ! Suivez la course en direct sur la chaine L'Équipe : https://t.co/XHft75RY8r #lequipeVELO pic.twitter.com/Yo8dn8RzzW — la chaine L'Équipe (@lachainelequipe) April 23, 2024

Désormais de retour sur le vélo, Julian Alaphilippe veut réaliser un excellent Tour de Romandie qui se termine ce dimanche afin de bien se préparer avant de participer pour la première fois au Giro (du 4 au 26 mai) avec l’espoir d’y décrocher une étape. Le coureur de 31 ans espère également être sélectionné pour l’épreuve de cyclisme sur route des JO de Paris.