TMB Stage 2: Ville des Glaciers to Courmayeur
Quick stats: 10.21 mi · +2,838 ft · high point Col de la Seigne (2,512 m, France/Italy border) · moving time 6h29 · moderate
Route
Climbs to Col de la Seigne, the border crossing from France into Italy, then descends into the Aosta Valley toward Courmayeur with views of the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif opening up.
Water sources
A fountain just below Rifugio Elisabetta is a reliable refill stop on the descent into Italy.
Where to stay
Hôtel Bouton d’Or, Courmayeur.
Getting into town
Courmayeur sits a bit below the trail’s natural endpoint — a taxi transfer (we used Besson) combined with the free local Bus 931 is the easiest way to close the last stretch into town without extra miles on tired legs.
FAQ
How hard is TMB Stage 2 (Ville des Glaciers to Courmayeur)?
Moderate — less climbing than Stage 1, and it’s the day you cross from France into Italy at Col de la Seigne.
Where’s the last water before Courmayeur on TMB Stage 2 (Ville des Glaciers to Courmayeur)?
A fountain just below Rifugio Elisabetta, on the Italian side of the col.
How do I get from the trail into Courmayeur on TMB Stage 2 (Ville des Glaciers to Courmayeur)?
A taxi transfer (we used Besson) plus the free Bus 931 covers the last stretch into town.
Read the story: Stage 2 — Ville des Glaciers to Courmayeur (journal)
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