Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc

Discover the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), one of the world‘s most renowned long-distance hiking trails. Traverse a diverse tapestry of landscapes, alpine meadows, glacial valleys, rugged peaks, and picturesque mountain villages. This multi-day circular route covers 170 km (105 miles), beginning and ending in Les Houches, guiding you past welcoming refuges, sparkling streams, cascading waterfalls, and awe-inspiring mountain vistas. Perfect for fit walkers who have some long-distance hiking experience, this comprehensive guidebook divides the Tour du Mont Blanc into 11 manageable daily stages. Follow the journey as it winds through the enchanting alpine villages of Les Houches and Les Contamines, as well as the picturesque Italian town of Courmayeur. Along the way, experience a harmonious blend of spectacular mountain views, genuine hospitality, and memorable cultural encounters. A pocket-sized map booklet (available for purchase separately) with detailed 1:25,000 IGN maps ensures confident navigation throughout. The main route and variants are described in both anti-clockwise and clockwise directions, giving you the flexibility to plan your walk to suit transport, accommodation, or prevailing conditions Clear step-by-step directions for the entire Tour du Mont Blanc, supported by 1:100,000 IGN planning maps and downloadable GPX files for GPS devices and smartphones Detailed, stage-by-stage route descriptions, with suggested itineraries for completing the trail in 9, 7, or 5 days For every stage: distance, estimated walking time, elevation profiles, and a terrain summary Stage facilities planner to estimate distances to the next refreshments, accommodations, and notable high points Refreshment stops and accommodation options highlighted for each stage, with notes on trail-side facilities in Les Houches, Courmayeur, and Les Contamines Plan your Tour du Mont Blanc adventure with confidence and experience one of the world‘s greatest long-distance walks with this definitive guidebook.