Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta
~3 days · 29.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta is known for
Stages 1–3 of Tour du Mont Blanc is an official 49 km point-to-point section from Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10,892 ft to 26,598 ft over 29.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 20.1 mi · 68%
- Downhill 8.8 mi · 30%
- Flat 0.8 mi · 3%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta scores 46/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta take?
Most backpackers hike the Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 29.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta go?
The Tour du Mont Blanc — Stages 1–3: Les Houches to Rifugio Elisabetta tops out near 8,238 ft over its 29.9 miles.
Related trails
Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.