Luggage transport on the Tour du Mont-Blanc: how it works
Written by Victor Michel — history enthusiast and passionate alpinist based in Chamonix. Published August 7, 2026
Hiking the Tour du Mont-Blanc without carrying your full pack is possible: several providers transport luggage from one lodging to the next, for €30 to €50 per bag and per transfer. But the service has a real limit: some refuges, without road access, simply aren't served — on those nights, everything has to be carried unsupported.
Key takeaways
- Indicative rate: €30 to €50 per bag and per transfer, discounted when booking the whole trek
- Maximum weight generally set at 15 kg per bag
- The bag is collected in the morning at the lodging and delivered to the next one, generally before 6 pm
- Some refuges without road access (Croix du Bonhomme, Elisabetta, Bertone, Bonatti) aren't served: plan for a day pack on those nights
How luggage transport works
The principle is simple: a provider collects the main bag (generally limited to 15 kg) at the morning's lodging and delivers it to the next stage, generally before 6 pm. This makes it possible to walk with just a day pack (water, snacks, waterproof jacket, camera) rather than the full kit for 7 to 11 days. Providers in the sector, such as Peak+ (formerly Taxi Mont-Blanc) or Transport Besson, a specialist with over 40 years of experience in the region, require a booking with the exact name matching the lodging reservation: without a match, the bag is refused.
€30-50
indicative rate per bag and per transfer (discounted for group booking)
Specialized TMB providers
15 kg
maximum weight generally accepted per bag
Specialized TMB providers
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iconic TMB refuges without road access, not served by luggage transport
Specialized TMB providers
The real limit: refuges without road access
Luggage transport doesn't cover the entire route. Several iconic TMB refuges — the Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme, the Rifugio Elisabetta, the Rifugio Bertone, the Rifugio Bonatti — aren't accessible by any road: luggage transport providers physically cannot serve them. On these specific stages, you need to carry what you need for the night and the following day yourself, even with a transfer service booked for the rest of the route.
Refuges not served (no road access) : Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme, Rifugio Elisabetta, Rifugio Bertone, Rifugio Bonatti.
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FAQ
How much does luggage transport cost on the Tour du Mont-Blanc?
Budget €30 to €50 per bag and per transfer, a rate that drops when booking the whole trek rather than isolated transfers along the way.
What is the maximum weight accepted for luggage transport?
Generally 15 kg per bag. Beyond that, some providers apply a surcharge or refuse the bag — check the exact limit with your chosen provider before packing.
Are all the refuges on the Tour du Mont-Blanc served by luggage transport?
No. Several refuges without road access — the Croix du Bonhomme, the Rifugio Elisabetta, the Rifugio Bertone, the Rifugio Bonatti — can't be delivered to. On these stages, you need to carry what you need yourself, even with a transfer service booked for the rest of the trek.
Do you need to book your lodging before booking luggage transport?
Yes, that's a common requirement among providers: the name on the transport booking must exactly match the one on the lodging reservation, or the bag is refused on delivery.
Which providers transport luggage on the Tour du Mont-Blanc?
Several local companies specialize in this service, including Peak+ (formerly Taxi Mont-Blanc) and Transport Besson, active in the region for over 40 years. Some guided trek agencies also include this service in their package.