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Walking the Tour Du Mont Blanc Guide to Walking the tour du mont blanc TO Who are Macs Adventure? p.2 All about the Tour du Mont Blanc p.3 Climate | Accommodation & bag transfer p.4 Travel & Planning an itinerary p.5 Complete Tour du Mont Blanc (In Comfort) p.6 Other popular itineraries p.7 Eating & Drinking on the TMB p.8 How fit do I need to be? p.9 What to pack for your TMB adventure p.10 Frequently Asked Questions p.11 Phrases for walking the TMB p.12 How to book your Tour du Mont Blanc p.13 Useful Resources p.14 #MacsMoment p.15 macsadventure.com Who are Macs Adventure? Who are Macs Adventure? Convenience & Peace of Mind Hello and welcome to our guide to the Tour du Mont Blanc. We arrange everything for you Since 2003, we have specialised in arranging self guided walking holidays, cycling Quality, hand picked holidays and tailor made adventures in the UK, Europe and around the world. accommodation We are delighted to have helped thousands of travellers enjoy authentic Door to door baggage transfer experiences, rewarding challenges, active adventures and relaxing breaks since Relax while we take care of your trip we started out in 2003. 24/7 Emergency telephone support The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of our most popular walking tours, and we have arranged itineraries for over 700 walkers on the trail to date. The circuit is also a big favourite of our experienced team, and various team Tailor Made Service members have walked all or parts of the trail themselves, so we can offer first Knowleadgeable, personal advice hand experience of both of the circuit, and the accomodations along the way Choose from our extensive which we have researched carefully. range of tours To arrange a complete walking trip on the Tour du Mont Blanc contact our Start on any date specialists at [email protected], or browse our Tour du Mont Blanc itineraries on our website. Choose your ideal durations Book with confidence 98% would recommend to a friend Read 2400+ unbiased reviews Benefit from 100% financial protection View the Tour du Mont Blanc on our website Expert, first-hand knowledge Each year thousands trust us. Self Guided Walking Trips & Cycling Trips - Call +44 (0)141 530 3639 UK Office or (720) 487-9898 US Office macsadventure.com 2 All about the Tour du Mont Blanc History The trail reaches an altitude of 2,665m macs app navigation (8,743 ft), which will not cause most people altitude sickness, but combined In 1767, Saussure undertook the first Our handy Macs Adventure App means that with the elevation gains, it does present recorded circuit of Mont Blanc. Since in addition to the printed route notes and a tough challenge. Rewards include then, the route has attracted explorers, maps that we send by post, you can also spectacular views, great camaraderie, geologists, and scientists, plus of access each route drawn on richly-detailed and of course a tremendous sense of course, many thousands of walkers mapping with your smartphone. Zoom in to achievement. and trekkers eager to take on the view the map in greater depth, and see your challenge and enjoy some of the most day’s progress as a point on the route. iconic alpine vistas in the world. navigation The app works in flight mode, meaning you The route is well marked (waymarks can get away from it all by shutting off those Route & Terrain differ slightly between each country emails and notificaitons if you choose. In but are easy to folow), however anyone fact, we recommend it! The Tour du Mont Blanc circles the Mont undertaking the Tour du Mont Blanc Blanc Massif, covering roughly 170km should brush up on basic navigation We also recommend you go online to view and 10,000 of ascent and descent, skills before departing, and always be more detailed step by step guidance on passing through France, Switzerland well equipped with compass and maps. how to use the app, and browse many more and Italy. The weather can be unpredictable, and resources. in poor light conditions even a clear path Recognised as one of the world’s can become a challenge. Head to macsadventure.com/app. classic treks, the Tour du Mont Blanc is an epic adventure, yet one which is very achievable for most people with a good level of fitness, as the route is well waymarked. Terrain can be rough, but you will be following an established footpath. Elevation map: www.besthike.com Self Guided Walking Trips & Cycling Trips - Call +44 (0)141 530 3639 UK Office or (720) 487-9898 US Office macsadventure.com 3 Climate, Accommodation & Bag transfer climate & time of year Accommodation ACCOMMODATION “IN COMFORT” We offer an “in comfort” itinerary which Our season for the Tour du Mont Blanc runs ACCOMMODATION IN HUTS means you will have a little more from mid June to mid September. The trail There are a range of mountain huts, refuges privacy on the trail, with private rooms is sometimes closed until the last week of and gîtes available around the route which in refuges and small hotels. In the June due to snow, in which case your tour mean you can enjoy comfortable night’s refuges, on the points of the trail where would need to be rescheduled or cancelled.. sleep each day. no hotels are available, bathroom Some local public transport & cable cars facilities will be shared. only operate from July, so July and August Sharing dormitories, you will also have The “In Comfort” option offers the best are the most popular months. clean shared toilet and shower facilities of both worlds for those who prefer a available, and the mountain huts offer little privacy. 3 nights on standard “In This is a high alpine trek, and even in simple but delicious hearty evening meals, Comfort” itinerary will be in auberges/ summer weather conditions can vary usually with drinks available. refuges, and 8 nights in small 2*/3* dramatically, from 0 degrees centigrade hotels. to late 20s! And of course, “four seasons in There is a great buzz in the refuges and one day” is not unknown. It is important to huts, with like-minded walkers from all over baggage transfer always be prepared with appropiate kit to the world ready to share their tales from deal with whatever the mountain may throw the trail, and you will meet and enjoy the Baggage transfer is included. Your bag at you (see kit list). company of many new friends. (max 15kg) will be transported to each overnight location whilst you walk. For more information you can visit: You can also order packed lunches for There are up to 3 days (depending http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/ the next day, when you arrive at the huts. on itinerary) when no road access is Mont-Blanc/forecasts/2000 available, meaning you should carry overnight provisions in your day pack. You’ll be reunited with your full luggage the following day. Self Guided Walking Trips & Cycling Trips -Call +44 (0)141 530 3639 UK Office or (720) 487-9898 US Office macsadventure.com 4 Travel & Planning an Itinerary travel to the start travel insurance local currency Les Houches is the start/end of the We would always ask that you ensure you Euros are accepted in France and Italy, and trail, although on the complete circuit have adequate travel insurance which will you should bring some Swiss Francs (CHF) our final night’s accommodation is in cover you for your trip, and any activities for Switzerland. Many refuges and hotels Chamonix. you are undertaking. Travel insurance is accept cards, but it is useful to take cash. available from a range of providers and FLY usually competitively priced. how many days? Geneva is the best airport for the Chamonix valley. You can catch a train - In the UK: We briefly mentioned the relaxed itinerary in or bus but the best option is the pre- Try http://www.campbellirvinedirect.com the previous section which includes rest days, booked shuttle. Chamexpress is one of - From the US: and we also offer ‘Classic” and “Highlights” the better ones and it costs 28€ each Try http://www.travelguard.com itineraries to fit a trek into a shorter period: way. - From the rest of the world: - Complete: 10 walking days Try http://www.worldnomads RAIL - Relaxed Complete: 12 walking days TGV to Saint-Gervais-Le-Fayet. For - Classic: 8 days Please note that we are not associated the return, there are regular trains with these insurers or brokers, they are between Chamonix and St Gervais les just intended as a guide and you may Bains Le Faye. find other providers more suitable for your For more information you can visit: needs. www.voyages-sncf.com Self Guided Walking Trips & Cycling Trips - Call +44 (0)141 530 3639 UK Office or (720) 487-9898 US Office macsadventure.com 5 Complete Tour du Mont Blanc (In Comfort) FRANCE / SWITZERLAND / ITALY Highlights Your trek starts and finishes in Les Houches (with the last night in Chamonix) and covers • A classic long distance trek all of the Tour du Mont Blanc so that you won’t miss a single step of this fabulous walk. It • Superb mountain views at every includes the start through Les Contamines Nature Reserve, a fabulous few days through the Val Veni and Val Ferret and finishes on a high with with two days walking in the Aiguilles turn of the trail Rouges, which give the best views of the Mont Blanc Massif. • Three countries in one trek, France, Italy & Switzerland Connoisseurs will enjoy this version of the Tour du Mont Blanc as you taste, see and smell • Delicious local food specialities all her different sides and have the opportunity to choose several interesting variants, of each country meaning you can lengthen or shorten days, or perhaps avoid some of the tougher climbs.
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