Hiking on the Amalfi Coast – routes for all year round
📍7 routes 🕐12:01 ↔️23.4km ↗️1,250m
Amalfi, an ancient fishing village nestled on the scenic Amalfi Coast, is a wonderful place to hike. Expect unspoiled nature, walks among terraced lemon groves and a rich history.
In this Collection, we present walking routes that discover Amalfi from an often unseen perspective. Green trails take you between rock and sea, to ancient mills and villages frozen in time. This is Amalfi, so expect a fair few steps and climbs, but the exertion is absolutely worth it, as you’ll discover local traditions and fascinating culture, as well as breathtaking views.
Amalfi is a great place to walk all year round, though the climate is at its best and the paths are quieter between March and June or between September and December. The summer is wonderfully colourful and, due to the high temperatures, it’s best to walk in the early morning. Undoubtedly the finest way to reach Amalfi is by public transport or by sea. The roads are narrow and busy, while ferries, buses and private transfers provide a comfortable journey where you can sit back and enjoy the panoramic views. See: visitamalfi.info/en/getting-there
Wear comfortable shoes, bring your water bottle and let yourself be guided. Amalfi awaits, with its stories, colours, scents and unforgettable scenery.
Activity Overview
Distance: 166km / 103mi.
Elevation gain: 10,000m / 32,700 ft.
Highest point: 2,526m / 8,287 ft.
Number of mountain passes/peaks crossed: 10.
Number of days: 10 (at Steady pace)
💵Costs
Airfares £280.00
Transfers £20.00
Pitches £130.00
Total £430.00
🚌Transport
Flights ~£280 - London to Geneva with luggage
Bus ~£30 - Geneva to Chamonix via coach; Flixbus, Alpybus, BlaBlaCar, SwissTours
Around town Free - No costs for trains and buses are €2 in the Chamonix area if you stay there ( Carte d'hote Guest Card)
Courmayeur to Chamonix~£30 - Bus; Flixbus
🏕️Accommodation
France
Camping Bellevue 7.50 Euro
Camping le Pontet 11.40 Euro
Aire naturelle de camping Free
Italy
Campeggio Monte Bianco "La Sorgente" 18.00 Euro
Camping Grandes Jorasses 12.50 Euro
Switzerland
Camping des Glaciers 26 CHF
Camping Les Rocailles 17.40 CHF
Camping Le Peuty 6 CHF
France
Auberge la Boerne 8 Euro
Refuge de la Flégère Free
Key Highlights of the
Tour du Mont Blanc
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is widely considered Europe’s best long-distance hike, offering the perfect blend of challenge, comfort, and unforgettable alpine scenery. For intermediate backpackers looking for a bucket-list adventure, here’s what makes the TMB truly stand out:
Circle the entire Mont Blanc massif, crossing through France, Italy, and Switzerland on a single loop.
Experience 170 km of ever-changing landscapes—from glacier-carved valleys and high passes to wildflower meadows and classic alpine villages.
Enjoy the ideal balance of challenging but accessible, with well-marked trails and plenty of support along the way.
Stay in mountain refuges and huts that serve hearty meals, offer warm beds, and provide front-row sunrise views over the peaks.
Customize your adventure with flexible daily stages, scenic variants, and easy opportunities to add rest days or shorten tougher sections.
Savor world-class French, Italian, and Swiss mountain cuisine, from fresh pastries to polenta and hearty alpine stews.
Meet a diverse and friendly international community of hikers, adding inspiration and camaraderie to every stage.
Benefit from straightforward logistics—most hikers access the route via Geneva, making travel planning smooth and affordable.
Take on diverse, rewarding terrain, including panoramic ridgelines, forested paths, suspension bridges, and high alpine passes.
Finish the loop with a powerful sense of achievement and trail confidence, knowing you’ve completed one of the world’s great classic treks.
Tour du Mont Blanc:
Stage-by-Stage Guide for First-Time Trekkers
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is one of Europe’s most legendary long-distance hikes, circling the Mont Blanc massif across France, Italy, and Switzerland. Below is an easy-to-follow breakdown of each stage—covering route highlights, amenities, accommodation, and food options—to help you plan your ideal adventure.
Stage 1 — Les Houches → Les Contamines (France)
Route
A gentle warm-up day: forest paths, the climb to Col de Voza, and gorgeous views of the Bionnassay Glacier before dropping into the charming village of Les Contamines.
Amenities
Shops, bakeries, and outdoor stores at both the start and finish.
Accommodation
Hotels, gîtes, and a well-run campground in Les Contamines.
Food
Bakeries, cafés, and the option to stop for a hot meal at refuges along the variant routes.
Stage 2 — Les Contamines → Refuge des Mottets (France)
Route
One of the TMB’s classic alpine days. A beautiful valley leads to the long ascent over Col du Bonhomme and Col de la Croix du Bonhomme, followed by a descent to the meadows of Les Mottets.
Amenities
Limited—this stage is remote and rugged.
Accommodation
Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme or the atmospheric Refuge des Mottets.
Food
Half-board meals at refuges, with the option to order packed lunches.
Stage 3 — Refuge des Mottets → Courmayeur (Italy)
Route
A steady climb to Col de la Seigne, where you cross into Italy and are greeted by sweeping views of the Italian side of Mont Blanc. A long descent follows through Val Veny into Courmayeur.
Amenities
Courmayeur is a full-service mountain town with supermarkets, gear shops, and spas.
Accommodation
Hotels, B&Bs, hostels, and a few on-trail refuges.
Food
Excellent Italian cuisine—think fresh pizza, pasta, cappuccinos, and gelato.
Stage 4 — Courmayeur → Rifugio Bonatti (Italy)
Route
A steep climb to the Mont de la Saxe ridge, followed by a balcony traverse with some of the best views of the entire TMB.
Amenities
None once you leave town.
Accommodation
Rifugio Bertone (early stop) or the beautifully situated Rifugio Bonatti.
Food
Full meals at refuges, with particularly good Italian rifugio dishes.
Stage 5 — Rifugio Bonatti → La Fouly (Switzerland)
Route
A gentle approach leads to the Grand Col Ferret, the border with Switzerland. A scenic descent takes you into the quiet Swiss Val Ferret and the village of La Fouly.
Amenities
Small grocery shop, ATM, and campground.
Accommodation
Pensions, inns, and a campground.
Food
Simple but hearty Swiss meals in town and refuges.
Stage 6 — La Fouly → Champex-Lac (Switzerland)
Route
One of the easiest days: relaxed valley walking through tiny hamlets, then a moderate climb to the lakeside resort of Champex.
Amenities
Shops, cafés, and lakeside activities.
Accommodation
Hotels, guesthouses, lakeside pensions.
Food
Restaurants and cafés offering classic Swiss comfort food.
Stage 7 — Champex-Lac → Trient (Switzerland)
(Standard Bovine Route or the tougher Fenêtre d’Arpette variant)
Route
The standard route climbs through forests and meadows to Bovine; the variant offers a more challenging, rocky high-alpine pass. Both routes descend to Trient.
Amenities
Very limited—Trient is small.
Accommodation
Simple auberges and B&Bs.
Food
Dinner and breakfast provided by most lodgings; packed lunches available.
Stage 8 — Trient → Argentière (France)
Route
A steady climb to Col de la Balme brings you back into France with huge views of the Mont Blanc range. A descent leads to Le Tour and Argentière.
Amenities
Shops, cafés, bakeries, and outdoor gear stores.
Accommodation
Hotels, gîtes, hostels.
Food
Great options in town—bakeries, bars, and restaurants.
Stage 9 — Argentière → Flégère / Chamonix (France)
Route
Traverse balcony paths above the Chamonix Valley, with views of glaciers and jagged peaks. Many hikers stop at the Flégère refuge.
Amenities
Limited on-trail; full amenities in Chamonix.
Accommodation
Refuge La Flégère, or hotels and hostels in Chamonix or Argentière.
Food
Seasonal mountain restaurants near lift stations; full dining options in the valley.
Stage 10 — Flégère → Les Houches via Le Brévent (France)
Route
A spectacular high-level traverse toward Le Brévent, with some of the trek’s best panoramic views. A long descent brings you back to Les Houches where the loop began.
Amenities
Everything you might need in the Chamonix Valley.
Accommodation
Wide variety in Chamonix and Les Houches.
Food
Mountain restaurants early in the stage; endless food options at the finish.
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