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From Chamonix and Mont Blanc to the Vanoise, the French Alps are home to legendary peaks, classic trekking routes and some of Europe's finest high-mountain adventures.

Adventures in France

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Trekking

Set off on the 6 Day Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, a stunning circular trek through France’s oldest national park. Follow peaceful alpine trails around the Vanoise range, where every turn reveals something new - from wildflower meadows and rocky passes to the shimmering glaciers that give the route its name. Experience the quiet beauty of lesser-travelled paths, stay in welcoming mountain refuges, and connect with the authentic charm of the Alps. With its full circuit and rich mountain character, the Tour des Glaciers la Vanoise offers a rewarding adventure and memories to last a lifetime.

6 Days July - September Beginner
From €710,00
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Trekking

Set off on the 4 Day Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, a stunning circular trek through France’s oldest national park. Follow peaceful alpine trails around the Vanoise range, where every turn reveals something new – from wildflower meadows and rocky passes to the shimmering glaciers that give the route its name. This condensed 4-day version covers the full loop with slightly longer days, perfect for experienced hikers or trail runners looking for a more challenging pace. Experience the quiet beauty of lesser-travelled paths, stay in welcoming mountain refuges, and connect with the authentic charm of the Alps. With its full circuit and rich mountain character, the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise offers a rewarding adventure and memories to last a lifetime.

4 Days July - September Intermediate
From €455,00
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Trail Running

Take on the 3 Day Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, a fast-paced trail running journey through the heart of France’s oldest national park. This compact alpine circuit links high mountain passes, remote valleys, and glacier-lined landscapes into three rewarding days of running. Designed for beginner trail runners the route covers the full Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise at a stronger pace, with the most runnable trails in the alps.

3 Days July - September Intermediate
From €245,00
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Trail Running

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a legendary 170 km trail that loops through France, Italy, and Switzerland around the towering Mont Blanc. It’s one of the most iconic mountain routes in the world. This 6-day self-guided trail run is perfect for experienced trail runners looking to push hard without going full ultra. You’ll move fast and light through, tackling big climbs and technical trails, it’s a serious challenge — but with a little more room to breathe than the 4 day itinerary.

5 Nights, 6 Days June - September Intermediate
From €2.120,00
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Trekking

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km trekking trail through France, Italy and Switzerland. Circumnavigating Western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, it is one of the world’s most famous classic multi day treks and is on every serious hiker’s bucket list. This self-guided version specifically avoids the more popular places to stay and keeps you off the beaten track staying in fairly remote refuges. One for the wild ones.

8 Nights, 9 Days July - September Intermediate
From €1.665,00
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Trekking

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km trekking trail through France, Italy and Switzerland. Circumnavigating Western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, it is one of the world’s most famous classic multi day treks and is on every serious hiker’s bucket list. This Tour du Mont Blanc 7 day itinerary follows the TMB trail from Chamonix to Chamonix using occasional public transport. This itinerary cuts out stage 7, 10 and 11.

6 Nights, 7 Days July - September Intermediate
From €1.565,00
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Trekking

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km trekking trail through France, Italy and Switzerland. Circumnavigating Western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, it is one of the world’s most famous classic multi day treks and is on every serious hiker’s bucket list. <br> <br> This 11 day self-guided version of the Tour du Mont Blanc stays in hotels at each stage of the trek for those looking for that extra bit of comfort and luxury. With your luggage delivered, private rooms, and your night before and after taken care of, all that’s left for you to do is relax, explore, and enjoy the adventure ahead! *Please note the book now price is for 2 people based on a twin or a double room.

11 Nights, 11 Days June - September Intermediate
From €7.775,00
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Trekking

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km trekking trail through France, Italy and Switzerland. Circumnavigating Western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, it is one of the world’s most famous classic multi day treks and is on every serious hiker’s bucket list. This 11 day self-guided version covers each stage of the trek, making it the 'complete' journey around the full trail.

10 Nights, 11 Days June - September Intermediate
From €2.275,00
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Trail Running

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a legendary 170 km trail looping through France, Italy, and Switzerland around the towering Mont Blanc. It’s one of the most iconic mountain routes in the world — and a serious challenge for experienced trail runners. This 4-day self-guided version is built for elite-level endurance and grit. It's tough, it's wild, and it's worth every step.

3 Nights, 4 Days July - August Advanced
From €1.315,00
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Why Adventure Base?

There’s nothing we enjoy more than helping people explore and enjoy the mountains. That’s why we spend all our time dreaming up and creating adventures for us all to enjoy. Why? Because life’s better once you’ve been in the mountains. With an office in Chamonix, France, we live and breathe mountain life. When our team aren’t in the office building great trips, they’re out running the trails, climbing peaks or skiing fresh lines in the mountains.