At the end of the trip, on day 4 of your itinerary, you will return to Chamonix, Vert Lodge around 3:00 PM, or to Geneva Airport around 5:45 PM. Feel free to take any flight leaving the airport from 8:00 PM onwards, to allow for any problems that may arise in getting off the mountain or on the roads.

Hygiene and comfort are different from hotels. A lightweight sleeping bag liner is required for hygiene, even though pillows and blankets or duvets are provided. Showers may be limited or require a small fee, and space is tight, so bring only essentials. A microfiber towel, flip-flops, and a small toiletry kit are useful.

Booking a hut-to-hut trip is an incredible experience. Sharing rooms with strangers is a big part of it, and being prepared makes all the difference. Most mountain huts use dormitory-style sleeping arrangements, where you’ll share a room or even a large sleeping loft with anywhere from 4 to 20 people. Privacy is minimal, but the trade-off is a uniquely social and communal atmosphere. The biggest piece of advice: pack for shared sleeping. Bring earplugs and an eye mask. Snoring and early risers are unavoidable. Keep your gear organised and quiet, especially early in the morning when hikers tend to start at different times. Etiquette matters a lot. Try to keep noise low after lights out and avoid repacking your entire bag early in the morning. If you need an early start, prepare your things the night before. If you expect to be up earlier than others, choose a bed closer to the door. Respecting shared space goes a long way in making the experience enjoyable for everyone. Finally, embrace the social side. Sharing rooms often leads to conversations with hikers from all over the world, it’s part of what makes a hut-to-hut experience so memorable.

YES - Poles come highly recommended by us. For good reason, all of our guides use them. Check out the video to explain why. We find that after just half a day, customers who haven't used them before love them and buy them as soon as they get home. Our guides all give lessons on how to use them efficiently. Research shows that they give you a 20% performance improvement. Your guide will have them available to rent at the hike start point for the bargain price of 10 EUR for the trip. For those seasoned pole users this may save you having to get them through the airport.

This depends on the country you are coming from. European/EU/EEA should not. Non-EU countries (including the UK) will need an ETIAS from 2026. Please view updates about this new regulation on ETIAS.COM. This needs to be sorted out online well before you travel and has a small fee. Please make sure you get this from the official website as there are scam websites charging more. It's up to individuals to ensure that travel requirements are met.

Unfortunately, we are travelling through 3 different countries with slightly different plug requirements. 2-pin French ones don't fit the Swiss plugs. A Hexagonal 2-pin USB charger will work everywhere. If you don't already have one, you can buy one from your guide at the Vert Lodge, at the cost price of 10 EUR (1/3rd of airport price). They are also lightweight. Rifugio Bonatti (night one) has a charging bank. Relais d'Arpete (night two) has a plug in each room. The Auberge du Mont Blanc (night three) has plugs in each room. Swiss plugs are recessed though so you need one that is hexagonal!

We try to, whether you're vegetarian, vegan or have allergies. You must inform your guide via your dashboard about your dietary requirements at least 30 days prior to the trip. We will inform the accommodation to prepare for you.

Yes - you must have travel insurance including search and rescue, with hiking up to 3000m. Mountain rescue can be very expensive should you be unfortunate enough to require it. Even the fittest and most experienced can have accidents or unexpected health issues. We regret that as we are not certified insurance agents we are legally unable to advise about cover that will best meet your needs.

On day 1 of your itinerary, pickup details are as follows: Option 1 = 8:00 AM at Geneva Airport (the group cannot wait for delayed flights, so please fly in with enough time spare). We recommend your scheduled flight arrival is 6:00 AM at the latest or preferably the evening before. Option 2 = 9:00 AM at Chamonix Vert Lodge Hotel - this lets you enjoy Chamonix the night before and have a more relaxed start. You will need to fly in at least the day before. It is important that you do not miss your start time as you will not be able to meet up with the rest of the group until the evening of Day 1 or even the morning on Day 2 on your itinerary. Please note that you'll have to cover any costs incurred by us as a result of a delayed arrival. At the end of the trip you will return to Chamonix, Vert Lodge at around 3:00 PM, or at Geneva Airport at 5:30 PM on day 4 of your itinerary. Feel free to take any flight leaving the airport at 8:00 PM or later to allow for any problems that may arise in getting off the mountain or on the roads.

Yes, at our base room in the Vert Lodge, we provide luggage storage for a small bag per person. The trip starts and finishes at the Vert Lodge with your guide so everyone has the opportunity to leave things there. We really recommend staying in the alps longer and basing yourself at this great little lodge. This is available to all guests on our tour.

The currency used in France and Italy is the Euro. In Switzerland, they use the Swiss Franc, CHF, but normally accept Euros at a poor exchange rate. We recommend changing your money before you arrive as it is not possible once you've left the airport. You WILL need money for lunches, drinks, souvenirs and tips. Alpine refuges do not always take cards or digital payments. We recommend: 100 EUR & 150 CHF per person, depending on how much you eat and drink. At the very least, use the cash points at the airport to get Swiss Francs (CHF)

Yes we highly recommend wearing walking boots rather than trainers, as they provide more grip and help to prevent any sprains/injuries. This is a safety concern so please take this seriously. If you are used to hiking in trail shoes or similar that is usually fine, unless there is snow on the ground in early season - then it is essential that you wear boots.

If you experience a delay or cancellation to your flight, please get in contact with the Alps Adventures guide team via WhatsApp or phone at the number on your booking confirmation or dashboard. This is the quickest way to get a response. We can then look at the options available to you.

There is roadside parking near the Vert Lodge Hotel where you can leave your car during the trip if you are driving to Chamonix. This is at your own risk. Please do not park in the Vert Lodge reserved parking spaces and leave your car there for 4 days as these are limited.

The drivers will meet you in front of the Montreux Jazz Cafe, INSIDE the airport arrivals hall. Do not exit the building. After leaving customs, turn right, walk 67 meters, and stop. You should be next to a pillar in front of the entrance to Montreaux Jazz Cafe. Follow the signs for car rental and you should spot it. Look for Chamonix Valley Transfers (CVT).

It's important that you're ready to leave Geneva Airport at 8:00am, or meet at the Vert Lodge in Chamonix at 9:00am. This is to ensure that we get the best out of the day. We understand that your holiday allowance is precious, but should you have the flexibility to arrive a day earlier, then you can enjoy a more relaxed arrival, and soak up the culture around the alpine town of Chamonix or the beauty of Geneva on the lake. If you are unlucky enough to miss the scheduled pick up you'll need to book a private transfer to catch up with the rest of the group. In this event, you'll need to give the guiding team a call who can come up with an appropriate plan of action.

We can either pick you up at Vert Lodge in CHAMONIX or at the airport in GENEVA. Please let us know your choice via the client form at least 30 days prior to your arrival. You can book rooms or capsules at the Vert Lodge before or after your trip. If you are staying in Chamonix centre, the Number 1 bus offers a short ride to Les Gaillands, the bus stop outside the Vert Lodge. The bus timetable can be found here: https://bit.ly/3xycJQj. Alternatively, the train also stops nearby at Les Pelerins.

If you feel your guide has done a good job, a tip is always appreciated as a way to recognise the care, skill, and energy they put into making your trip enjoyable and safe. Guiding involves much more than leading the way – your guide also manages logistics, navigates changing conditions, supports the group, and creates a memorable experience. While tipping is entirely at your discretion, it is a meaningful way to show your appreciation. We would recommend 20 EUR per person as a minimum.

During the summer, it can be quite warm in the Alps, so it is important to carry enough water. We strongly recommend taking two litres of water. The tap water at the accommodations you will stay is drinkable, and there are places along the way to fill up your bottle. Your guide will give you advise on this for each day. If this is a concern for you, then we recommend that you pack iodine tablets or other water purification methods. As a guide; Day 1: 3 hour walk, no refills; Day 2: 8 hour walk, 3 opportunities for refills; Day 3: 7 hour walk, 2 opportunities for refills; Day 4: 4 hour walk, 1 opportunity for refill. While trekking, you will have the chance to taste a great variety of local specialities. The breakfast is continental, often with a variety of juices, tea and coffee. On Day 1, you will need to bring lunch with you as there is nowhere to stop on the route. For Days 2, 3 and 4, you can purchase lunch along the way or pay for a packed lunch from the hut. Your guide will lead you on this and help you to order. In the evening you will receive a hearty three-course dinner.

Your transfers are included from Geneva Airport to Chamonix on the first day (8.00 am pickup), and return on the final day (4.30 pm departure 6.00 pm arrival), of your trip only. These are from Geneva Airport only. We do not have the scope to pick up from other locations. Should you wish to organise your transfer for another day we recommend using Chamonix Valley Transfers.

This is part of the full Tour Du Mont Blanc, which otherwise takes 10 - 11 days in total. We believe these are 4 of the best days on the full route, giving you the chance to experience the Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights! We believe our other trips are even better than the bits of the TMB that we don't do.

The trek involves a lot of ascent and descent on a mix of trails. This includes – rocky terrain, forest trails and sometimes gravel tracks. It is important that you are steady on your feet and have experience walking on mountain paths. Do try and get some practice in before you come. We go at a slow steady pace that everyone can keep up with. The more experience you have on different terrains, the more comfortable you'll feel on the trip.

Absolutely! We get lots of solo travellers - it's a great way to meet like-minded people.

We stay in mountain huts in secluded locations. The rooms are dormitory style with shared bathrooms. You can expect electricity and, in most cases, Wifi. Bedding (duvet and pillow) will be provided for you in each hut, but you do need to bring a thin sleeping bag liner. Towels, toiletries and other facilities, such as hairdryers, that you often find in hotels are not available at our mountain huts.

In June, there may be snow - which often means we may need to adapt the route slightly or occasionally use snowspikes for part of the trek (which are provided free of charge). From late June to July, the flowers are at their best, but there is a slightly higher chance of rain. In August it is drier and the flowers are starting to turn. In September, it's cooler again, and the trail is quieter - this can be a very peaceful time to come, but some of the cafes we normally use are closed. We may need to adapt the route if the Mont Blanc Tunnel closes.

Day 1: Distance: 5.8km. Ascent: 550m. Descent: 50m. Max altitude: 2,056m. 3 hours. Day 2: Distance: 16km. Ascent: 1,000m. Descent: 1290m. Max altitude: 2,536m 6-8 hours Day 3: Distance: 18.5km. Ascent: 810m. Descent: 1,000m. Max altitude: 2,050m 7-8 hours Day 4: Distance: 11.1km. Ascent: 975m. Descent: 1,192m. Max altitude: 2,202m 4 hours

You can leave luggage that you don't need in our locked room at the Vert Lodge at your own risk. That is where you meet and say goodbye to your guide.

You need to carry everything you need for the trip: clothes, toiletries, sleeping bag liner, as well as hiking things: waterproofs, sun protection, snacks and water bottle. Your full bag should be around 5kg plus water. Pack as light as possible but do plan to bring all the items on the packing list. Anything you don't require on the trip can be left at our base to be collected on your return.

Our trips are sustained challenges, not beach holidays. You’ll need a solid base level of fitness - think 8+ hours of trekking a day with an 8kg rucksack. Mental stamina is as important as physical - be ready to keep moving uphill for long stretches. Our mantra is slow and steady so don't let fitness worries be a barrier. You are probably stronger than you think.