Tour du Mont Blanc Stage Distance Comparison (KM)
Compare Tour du Mont Blanc stage distances. Les Houches to La Flegere total 168 km loop in kilometers and miles with official data. Includes tables and sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Houches to Les Contamines Courmayeur lists 18.46 km for same stage due to GPS variant. | 16 kilometers | Stage 1 valley start with moderate climb out of Les Houches | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 1 16 km |
| Les Contamines to Les Chapieux Matches official 18.16 km within rounding. | 18 kilometers | Stage 2 high pass day over Col du Bonhomme | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 2 18 km |
| Les Chapieux to Rifugio Elisabetta Variant refuge stops shift this split by about 1 km. | 15 kilometers | Stage 3 climb into Italy past Col de la Seigne | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 3 15 km |
| Rifugio Elisabetta to Courmayeur Town entry variants change total. Classic plan uses 18 km. | 18 kilometers | Stage 4 descent into Courmayeur town | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 4 18 km |
| Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti Short stage with strong views. | 12 kilometers | Stage 5 balcony traverse under Grandes Jorasses | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 5 12 km |
| Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly Longest stage in this 11 stage plan. | 20 kilometers | Stage 6 long border day over Grand Col Ferret | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 6 20 km |
| La Fouly to Champex Lower climb than prior stages. | 15 kilometers | Stage 7 Swiss valley walk to lake village | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 7 15 km |
| Champex to Col de la Forclaz Some plans split at Trient. This plan keeps Forclaz split. | 16 kilometers | Stage 8 rolling Swiss stage toward Trient side | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 8 16 km |
| Col de la Forclaz to Tre-le-Champ Includes Col de Balme area. | 13 kilometers | Stage 9 border return into France | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 9 13 km |
| Tre-le-Champ to Refuge Flegere Shortest stage in this plan. | 8 kilometers | Stage 10 short climb with ladders option | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 10 8 km |
| Refuge Flegere to Les Houches Closes the loop. Total of 11 stages is 168 km. | 17 kilometers | Stage 11 final balcony back to start loop | Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table Leg 11 17 km |
About this converter
The Tour du Mont Blanc loops about 170 km around the massif through France, Italy, and Switzerland. This set compares the classic 11 stage split from Les Houches back to Les Houches. Stage lengths run from 8 km to 20 km. Total here sums to 168 km. Only 11 stages exist in this classic plan. Variants split refuges in other ways but keep the same loop. Use the list to plan days and hut stops.
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Only 11 stages exist in this classic anti-clockwise itinerary. Stage distances vary by GPS track and refuge choice. Courmayeur official route data cites about 170 km total and lists 18.46 km for Les Houches to Les Contamines versus 16 km here. UTMB race data also cites about 170 km for the loop. Miles use 1.609344 km per mile. FIgle check ascent and descent apart from distance. Short stages can still climb hard.
FAQ
How long is the full loop?
The 11 stages sum to 168 km in this plan. Official data cites about 170 km total due to variants.
Which stage is longest?
Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly is 20 km. It is the longest single stage in this list.
Which stage is shortest?
Tre-le-Champ to Refuge Flegere is 8 km. It is the shortest stage before the final push.
Why do sources differ by 1 to 2 km?
GPS tracks and refuge variants shift splits. Courmayeur lists 18.46 km for Les Houches to Les Contamines versus 16 km here.
Sources
- Courmayeur Mont Blanc TMB route data
- Tour du Mont Blanc 11 leg route table
- UTMB race loop distance
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 11 entries
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