Trekking through three alpine regions within france italy and switzerland circumnavigating the mighty mont blanc which stands at 4810m.
Mt blanc circuit map.
The dramatic southern face of the mont blanc range is fully exposed above us as we hike down to la visaille from where we transfer to the lovely italian resort town of courmayeur 4014.
The tour du mont blanc is one of the most popular long distance treks in europe.
Tour du mont blanc full circuit.
After a short break we begin a gradual ascent of the col du bonhomme an iconic mountain pass and the gateway to the beaufortain region famous for its unique cheeses.
The full circuit takes you on a 170 kilometre journey around the mont blanc mountain range with an accumulation of 10 000m of height gain and descent.
Welcome to mont blanc treks.
The tour du mont blanc is a circular route around the mont blanc massif crossing the borders of france switzerland and italy.
Approximately 170 kilometres in length with an accumulation of 9 500m of height gain.
The tour du mont blanc is a 170 km trek that encompasses the whole of the mont blanc massif.
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With nearly 10 000m of cumulative descent and ascent it is usually completed in a number of days.
If trekking the tour du mont blanc is not already high on your bucket list then it most definitely should be.
There are 11 stages depending on your physical level.
It s right up there with the likes of nepal s annapurna circuit and peru s cordillera huayhuash trek but much closer to home the tour du mont blanc is among the most iconic multi day treks in the world and for very good reason.
This site is intended as a useful guide for travellers from australia and new zealand interested in walking the mont blanc circuit or tour de mont blanc as it s more commonly known in europe.
In terms of a trekking map we recommend.
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Our tour du mont blanc treks come with excellent uimla guides quality accommodation and bag transfer included.
The circular route is normally walked in a.
Breakfast and lunch included.
You ll have time to enjoy the town with a dinner on your own.
The tour du mont blanc or tmb is one of the most popular long distance walks in europe.
We ll return to the mont blanc circuit this morning after a short drive to val montjoie where we ll begin our hike on an old roman road to plan des dames.
It is considered one of the classic long distance hiking trails.
The tmb has a variety of accommodations along its way hotels and mountain huts with possibility for vehicle support that allow you to really enjoy the.