Explore the Tour of Mont Blanc

Gareth McCormack

The Tour of Mont Blanc is Europe's most popular long-distance walk, encircling the highest mountain in the Alps (and arguably in the continent). This classic alpine route runs for 170 km (106 miles) and takes up to 11 days. You walk through France, Italy and Switzerland, overnighting in alpine refuges. Although the route involves a lot of ascent and descent, its highest pass is at only 2665 m (8750 ft), and no technical skills or equipment are needed. The scenery is superb: majestic glaciers and snow-laden peaks overlook peaceful lakes and alpine meadows.

This guidebook to the Tour of Mont Blanc (TMB) contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday:

• drop-down map showing the TMB route in four panels (1:100,000)
• the TMB in daily stages, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink
• concise background on climbing Mont Blanc, geology, and wildlife
• planning information for travel by train, bus or plane
• in full colour, with 55 photographs
• waterproof paper throughout.

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Click here for details of organised TMB walking tours: Great Walks of the World.

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Book data

• Explore the Tour of Mont Blanc
• Gareth McCormack
• October 2005
• UK price £12.50
• 64pp+4pp map flap
• 145x210 mm
• ISBN-13: 978-1-898481-20-1

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