The second edition of the definitive guidebook for the Tour du Mont Blanc now covers the trek in both directions (anti-clockwise and clockwise). Fully rewritten from scratch to provide complete information for both campers and those staying in huts, it includes everything needed to plan and hike the TMB without spending hours searching the internet for information. It covers the main route and a host of new variants, many of which are not found elsewhere.
Also includes:
- Bespoke mapping: all accommodation, facilities and transport are shown clearly on the map for planning and navigation.
- Unique Itinerary Planner (both anti-clockwise and clockwise): plan a bespoke itinerary to match your ability and vacation schedule. All calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are provided.
- 14 different itineraries of between 5 and 12 days.
- 17 exciting variants, including new alternatives not available in other books.
- Orientation charts showing exactly which peaks are visible from each significant viewpoint.
- Full accommodation listings covering spectacularly situated mountain huts, villages and hamlets.
- Complete list of camping locations with detailed explanations of wild camping rules.
- Travel information for reaching the trailheads.
- Advice on equipment and travelling light.
- Everything needed to plan the trek, including route descriptions, costs, budget, difficulty, weather, transport and more.
- Information for both self-guided and guided trekkers.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is the world's most famous trek. It starts near Chamonix in the French Alps and circles the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
- 174 km
- 7 - 12 days
- 9,700 m of altitude gain
- 14 mountain passes
- 3 countries: France, Italy and Switzerland
Experience unspoilt and remote high mountain terrain with snow-frosted summits, beautiful valleys and pastures, sparkling azure lakes, carpets of wildflowers, the soothing sound of cowbells and easy-to-follow paths. This trek deserves a place on every hiker's bucket list.