Trekking the Tour of Mont Blanc

Cicerone Trekking the Tour of Mont Blanc is a comprehensive guidebook, perfect for planning and navigating one of the world’s most iconic trekking routes. Covering 170km (105 miles), this circular route around Mont Blanc typically takes 11 days, beginning in Les Houches, France, and passing through Courmayeur (Italy) and Champex (Switzerland) before returning to the Chamonix Valley. With clear descriptions for both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, the guidebook includes route variations, alternative stages, and detailed step-by-step instructions for each section, making it ideal for first-time trekkers and seasoned adventurers alike.

Packed with essential resources, the guide features 1:100,000 maps, route summary tables, accommodation listings, and a stage facilities planner. Additional information includes transportation advice, a French–English glossary, safety tips, and insights into the region’s history, geology, and wildlife. A separately available 1:25,000 IGN map booklet and downloadable GPX files enhance navigation. Suitable for summer treks (July–September), the TMB offers breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, Alpine passes, glaciers, and valleys. Whether trekking over 11 days or opting for shorter 5–9-day itineraries, this guide is your ultimate companion for an unforgettable Alpine adventure.

Seasons: With high passes to negotiate, this is a summer-only route, best tackled between early July and end of September.
Centres: Chamonix (just off the actual route); Les Houches and Les Contamines (France); Courmayeur (Italy); La Fouly, Champex and Trient (Switzerland) are all on the route of the TMB.
Difficulty: Much of the TMB follows clear, well-graded paths suitable for fit walkers. But there are some very steep climbs (and descents), and two stages on which near-vertical ladders are used to scale cliffs (though alternative options are included). A demanding route for first-time trekkers and old hands alike.
Must See: Some of the world's finest mountain scenery; Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe; the Chamonix Aiguilles; the Mer de Glace, second longest glacier in the Alps; up to 14 Alpine passes, each with its own heart-stopping views.

Features:
Detailed route descriptions for both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions.
11 stages ranging from 7 to 21km (5–13 miles) per day with alternative options.
Practical planning tools, including facilities planner, maps and accommodation listings.
Expert advice on safety, gear, training and first-time trekking tips.
Enhanced navigation with downloadable GPX files and optional 1:25,000 map booklet.

Specifications:
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Edition: 6th, April 2024
Pages: 240, full colour
ISBN: 9781786312280
Weight: 250g
Dimensions: 116 x 172mm