TOUR DU MONT BLANC TREK, EUROPE - Aug-SEP 2026

Date: 31 Aug to 10 Sep, 2026

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
(Les Houches, France → Chamonix, France). Group transfers are provided to and from Geneva, Switzerland (approximately 1.5–2 hours by road).

Cost: €4,200 per person
(50% due at final registration; remaining 50% due by June 30, 2026).
The cost does not include airfare or train travel to and from Geneva. Please note that this retreat includes the continuous presence and support of six Plum Village monastics, along with professional guiding, accommodations, meals, luggage transfers, and in-country transportation. As a result, the total cost is generally higher than a standard Tour du Mont Blanc trek booked through a commercial outfitter.

Paths of Happiness: A Silent Meditation Walk  around  Mont Blanc massif  led by the monastics of Plum Village and an experienced team of hikers is a unique 11-day experience. It combines the serene practice of mindful walking with the breathtaking alpine landscapes of France, Italy, and Switzerland. Guided each day with intentions and meditations, participants will walk in silence, allowing for deep reflection and connection with nature. All logistical details—from baggage transfers to bus arrangements—are managed for you, ensuring that you can focus entirely on your practice and the spectacular beauty around you.

Day 1 – 31-Aug-26, Mon
Arrive in Geneva and transfer to Les Houches.
95 km/59 mi, ~1.5 hrs drive
Les Houches, France
(1,008 m/3,307 ft.)

Day 2 – 1-Sep-26, Tue
Les Houches – briefing, meditation, and acclimatization day (no hiking).
Les Houches, France
(1,008 m/3,307 ft.)

Day 3 – 2-Sep-26, Wed
Bus transfer from Les Houches to Le Tour, ski lift to Col de Balme, walk to Trient.
8 km/5 mi, 3–4 hrs hike | Elevation ↑850 m/2,790 ft. ↓850 m/2,790 ft.
Trient, Switzerland
(1,300 m/4,265 ft.)

Day 4 – 3-Sep-26, Thu
Trient to Champex-Lac via alpine meadows and forest trails.
15 km/9.3 mi, 5–6 hrs hike | Elevation ↑550 m/1,805 ft. ↓430 m/1,410 ft.
Champex-Lac, Switzerland
(1,470 m/4,823 ft.)

Day 5 – 4-Sep-26, Fri
Champex-Lac to La Fouly through scenic Swiss valleys.
18 km/11 mi, 5–6 hrs hike | Elevation ↑550 m/1,805 ft. ↓430 m/1,410 ft.
La Fouly, Switzerland
(1,600 m/5,249 ft.)

Day 6 – 5-Sep-26, Sat
La Fouly to Grand Col Ferret, followed by bus transfer from Arnouva to Courmayeur.
15 km/9.3 mi, 6–7 hrs hike | Elevation ↑930 m/3,015 ft. ↓100 m/330 ft.
Courmayeur, Italy
(1,224 m/4,016 ft.)

Day 7 – 6-Sep-26, Sun
In and around Courmayeur – short walks, rest, and integration day.
4–5 km/3 mi, ~3 hrs easy walking | Elevation: no change
Courmayeur, Italy
(1,224 m/4,016 ft.)

Day 8 – 7-Sep-26, Mon
Courmayeur to Les Chapieux via Col de la Seigne, then bus transfer to Bourg Saint-Maurice.
21 km/13 mi, 7–8 hrs hike | Elevation ↑1,400 m/4,593 ft. ↓1,075 m/3,527 ft.
Bourg Saint-Maurice, France
(815 m/2,674 ft.)

Day 9 – 8-Sep-26, Tue
Bus transfer from Bourg Saint-Maurice to Les Chapieux, then walk to Les Contamines.
18 km/11 mi, 6–7 hrs hike | Elevation ↑650 m/2,133 ft. ↓1,050 m/3,445 ft.
Les Contamines-Montjoie, France
(1,164 m/3,818 ft.)

Day 10 – 9-Sep-26, Wed
Les Contamines to Bellevue Plateau, ski lift to Les Houches, bus transfer to Chamonix.
11 km/7 mi, 4–5 hrs hike | Elevation ↑820 m/2,690 ft. ↓500 m/1,640 ft.
Chamonix, France
(1,035 m/3,396 ft.)

Day 11 – 10-Sep-26, Thu
Chamonix to Geneva.
88 km/55 mi, ~2 hrs drive
Departure from Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
(375 m/1,230 ft.)

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