Tour du Mont Blanc: The World's most famous trek - everything you need to know to plan and walk it

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a famous trek around the highest peak in the Alps, covering 174km and 9700m of altitude gain. It passes through France, Italy, and Switzerland and offers unspoiled and remote high mountain terrain. This updated guidebook includes real maps, an itinerary planner, accommodation listings, camping information, and variants to the main route.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 141 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2019
Publisher: Knife Edge Outdoor Limited

The world's most famous trek, the Tour du Mont Blanc, has been updated for 2024. This epic journey around the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, offers 174km of breathtaking scenery, 7-12 days of trekking, 9700m of altitude gain, 14 mountain passes, and three countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland. The trek takes you through unspoiled and remote high mountain terrain, with snow-frosted summits, beautiful valleys and pastures, sparkling azure lakes, carpets of wild flowers, and the soothing sound of cow bells.

One of the key features of this guidebook is the inclusion of real maps for each stage, making it easy for trekkers to navigate the route. The Unique Itinerary Planner allows trekkers to plan a bespoke itinerary to match their ability and vacation schedule, taking into account difficult calculations of time, distance, and altitude gain. The guidebook also provides everything the trekker needs to know, including route descriptions, costs, budget, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more.

Full accommodation listings are included, with spectacularly situated mountain huts, villages, and hamlets. There is also a full section on camping, with a complete list of camping locations. For those looking for a more challenging trek, there are 10 exciting Variants to the main route.

Information for both self-guided and guided trekkers is provided, including tips on equipment, safety, and navigation. The guidebook also includes a section on the history and culture of the region, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Whether you are a seasoned trekker or a beginner, this guidebook is essential for planning and walking the Tour du Mont Blanc. With its stunning scenery, challenging terrain, and comprehensive information, it is sure to be a memorable experience. So why wait? Get your copy today and start planning your adventure!

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 217 x 140 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912933013