The iconic Tour du Mont Blanc is heavenly, heavy going in parts and a happy place for so many. Our blog has all you need to know about the colossal circumnavigation. From accommodation to routes, prep to packing, it’s all in there.
While you don’t need to be a marathon runner, fully preparing for Tour du Mont Blanc adventures is vital. Here are our training recommendations to ensure you’re equipped for every twist and turn along the TMB journey of a lifetime.
The Tour du Mont Blanc can sometimes feel more like a TBC during peak season, especially if it is fully booked. Read on for some alternative trails, because when you want something other than the TMB, you can’t have TMI.
There are many ways to take on the Tour du Mont Blanc’s cols, glaciers and ancient trails – clockwise, anti-clockwise, solo or in a group, guided or self-guided. Take a read to see if the guided group route may be the way for you.
Long-distance trails appeal to people who seek both closure and composure. They take time and dedication, but are all colossal. Whether it’s the camino, Tour du Mont Blanc or the West Highland Way, read our tales of many long trails.
France’s network of Grandes Randonnées (GR) long-distance trails cover 350,000km network of paths. Read more on our top GR walking holidays, exploring the likes of the Pyrenees and Provence, Corsica and the cols of Mont Blanc’s massif.
Working out when and where to go to France is like choosing a French wine. With so many out there, all appealing to adventurous palettes, you will discover a natural adventure where you can raise a glass and say santé.
The Swiss know how to time things perfectly. In many ways, our holidays, which take you hiking and cycling around their array of adventure playgrounds, represent that. And we are always here to help you with the timing.
As part of a series of in-depth interviews with our destination experts, Jenna is a joy when it comes to TMB tours, tips and travelling the slow, sustainable way. If you’re thinking of taking on the TMB, it’s a must read.
Hut to hut hiking is pretty hardcore hiking really, but they also have the ‘cor!’ factor. Because when you go walking in protected landscapes, mountain huts are often the only beds allowed legally. So for beds in beautiful places, they feel like five-star.
La France is ‘fabuleuse’. She’s also feminine, which sadly is only because her name ends in the letter e. We think it’s because she has multi-layered beauty. She’s a multi-tasker balancing cultural heritage alongside natural wonders in almost one breath and, of course, she’s passionate. Read more.
We categorise our tough walks as strenuous, walking between eight to ten hours a day, often in elevated and exposed regions. If you’re feeling ready for an adventurous challenge, here are our top toughies but goodies.
