{"id":66555,"date":"2025-02-03T19:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/adventure\/how-to-plan-your-epic-tmb-hike\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T19:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:51:43","slug":"how-to-plan-your-epic-tmb-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=66555","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Your Epic TMB Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc Guide: How to Plan Your Epic TMB Hike\" data-pin-description=\"Explore our complete Tour du Mont Blanc guide to find routes, itineraries, expert tips, and the details you need to plan your perfect TMB hike - start today! I #TourduMontBlanc #tmb\" alt=\"hiking tour du mont blanc pin\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hiking-tour-du-mont-blanc.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc Guide: How to Plan Your Epic TMB Hike\" data-pin-description=\"Explore our complete Tour du Mont Blanc guide to find routes, itineraries, expert tips, and the details you need to plan your perfect TMB hike - start today! I #TourduMontBlanc #tmb\" alt=\"tmb tour pin\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tmb-hiking-tour.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc Guide: How to Plan Your Epic TMB Hike\" data-pin-description=\"Explore our complete Tour du Mont Blanc guide to find routes, itineraries, expert tips, and the details you need to plan your perfect TMB hike - start today! I #TourduMontBlanc #tmb\" alt=\"tmb trekking tour in europe\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tmb-trekking-tour.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore our complete Tour du Mont Blanc guide to find routes, itineraries, expert tips, and the details you need to plan your perfect TMB hike \u2013 start today!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Tour du Mont Blanc hike is not only one of the most popular hikes in Europe, but one of the best long-distance hikes in the world! It\u2019s <\/strong>\u00a0at the top of many hikers\u2019 bucket list and for good reason.<\/p>\n<p>The classic hiking route takes you through the French, Italian and Swiss Alps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a beautiful multi-day hut-to-hut hike where you\u2019ll have a warm bed and a hearty meal waiting for you every night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I did the full Tour du Mont Blanc route before I started a hiking company. It was the first hike I\u2019d done that was more than 3 days. Not long afterwards, I started a hiking company and have since repeated certain sections. Plus, I work with local partners in Chamonix to ensure that you get the most up to-date information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out how to plan your Tour du Mont Blanc hike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"view of Mont Blanc from the Grand Balcon Sud w\/ a red backpack and Monkeys and Mountains waterbottle\" class=\"wp-image-1091598\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tour-du-Mont-Blanc-w_-Monkeys-and-Mountains-water-bottle.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_the_TMB\"\/>Highlights of the TMB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Col de Voza<\/strong>: Panoramic views of the Chamonix valley.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Col de Tricot<\/strong>: Mountain pass offering stunning vistas, known for its challenging zigzag path.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Les Contamines<\/strong>: A charming French village that is a popular stopping point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Col du Bonhomme<\/strong>: One of the first high mountain passes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Croix du Bonhomme<\/strong>: Another mountain pass offering panoramic views.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Col de la Seigne<\/strong>: A high mountain pass at 2,516 meters, marking the border between France and Italy, with panoramic views of the Mont Blanc Massif.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rifugio Elisabetta<\/strong>: Mountain refuge in Italy, known for its stunning vistas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Courmayeur<\/strong>: Italian alpine town perfect for a rest day, known for its cuisine and mountain culture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Grand Col Ferret<\/strong>: The pass that crosses from the Italian Alps to the Swiss Alps offering some of the best views of the Grandes Jorasses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Champex-Lac<\/strong>: Known as the \u201cSwiss Lake,\u201d a tranquil stopping point in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bovine Route or Fen\u00eatre d\u2019Arpette<\/strong>: Two alternative routes between Champex and Col de la Forclaz; the former is easier, and the latter offers stunning views but is more challenging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Col de la Forclaz<\/strong>: Another mountain pass and common place for rest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Col de Balme<\/strong>: The pass back into France from Switzerland, with amazing views of Mont Blanc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>La Fl\u00e9g\u00e8re and Lac Blanc<\/strong>: Offers one of the closest views of the Mont Blanc massif, which is sometimes reflected in Lac Blanc<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-form\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><!-- BirdSend Form Starts --><\/p>\n<div id=\"bs-form-51170\" class=\"bs-in-content \">\n<div class=\"bs-form bs-text-base\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-v2 bs-flex bs-font-sans bs-leading-normal bs-mb-4\">\n<div class=\"bs-relative bs-bg-white bs-w-full bs-max-w-sm md:bs-max-w-3xl md:bs-rounded-lg bs-m-auto bs-flex-col md:bs-flex-row bs-flex bs-p-4 md:bs-p-0 bs-border md:bs-border-0 bs-border-gray-400 bs-border-solid\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-text bs-w-full md:bs-w-2\/5 md:bs-rounded-lg md:bs-rounded-r-none bs-p-6 bs-text-center bs-flex bs-items-center bs-mb-2 md:bs-mb-0 md:bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400 md:bs-border-r-0\" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>Tour du Mont Blanc FREE Guide<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"line-height: 1.65; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Some accommodations are already 80% booked. Book now to avoid disappointment!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-size: 20px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px; min-height: 24px;\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-size: 20px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px;\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bs-flex-grow bs-w-full md:bs-px-10 md:bs-py-6 md:bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400 md:bs-border-l-0\">\n<div class=\"bs-w-full bs-text-center\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-photo bs-inline-block bs-mb-2 md:bs-my-4\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bs-w-auto bs-h-auto bs-max-h-48 md:bs-max-h-64\" src=\"https:\/\/birdsend.s3.amazonaws.com\/forms\/jsKMFL6OVPbGj3z5X1PQc6kOr53RDkQvJL865S7k.jpg\" alt=\"Featured Image\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BirdSend Form Ends --><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Distance_of_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc\"\/>What Is the Distance of the Tour du Mont Blanc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"hiker, Laurel Robbins, founder of Monkeys and Mountains HIking &amp; Adventures on the Aiguilles-Rouges with Mont Blanc in the background on her TMB hike.\" class=\"wp-image-1091600\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hiking-the-Tour-du-Mont-Blanc.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">As with all multi-day hiking trails in the Alps there is a \u201cclassic\u201d route and then there are\u00a0 variations and shortcuts you can choose from. The main TMB route is:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 166 km (103 miles)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Total Elevation Gain:<\/strong> 10,000 m (32,700 ft)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Highest Point of the TMB:<\/strong> \u00a02,665 meters (8,743 feet) at the Col des Fours and the Fen\u00eatre d\u2019Arpette<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Number of Mountain Passes You\u2019ll Hike Over:<\/strong> 10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Number of Days:<\/strong> 10 (although this can be shortened to 6 or 7 days)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>You can see a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tour_du_Mont_Blanc\" data-lasso-id=\"10292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map of the tour here<\/a> from Wikipedia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-form\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><!-- BirdSend Form Starts --><\/p>\n<div id=\"bs-form-51170\" class=\"bs-in-content \">\n<div class=\"bs-form bs-text-base\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-v2 bs-flex bs-font-sans bs-leading-normal bs-mb-4\">\n<div class=\"bs-relative bs-bg-white bs-w-full bs-max-w-sm md:bs-max-w-3xl md:bs-rounded-lg bs-m-auto bs-flex-col md:bs-flex-row bs-flex bs-p-4 md:bs-p-0 bs-border md:bs-border-0 bs-border-gray-400 bs-border-solid\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-text bs-w-full md:bs-w-2\/5 md:bs-rounded-lg md:bs-rounded-r-none bs-p-6 bs-text-center bs-flex bs-items-center bs-mb-2 md:bs-mb-0 md:bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400 md:bs-border-r-0\" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>Tour du Mont Blanc FREE Guide<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"line-height: 1.65; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Some accommodations are already 80% booked. Book now to avoid disappointment!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-size: 20px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px; min-height: 24px;\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-size: 20px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px;\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bs-flex-grow bs-w-full md:bs-px-10 md:bs-py-6 md:bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400 md:bs-border-l-0\">\n<div class=\"bs-w-full bs-text-center\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-photo bs-inline-block bs-mb-2 md:bs-my-4\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bs-w-auto bs-h-auto bs-max-h-48 md:bs-max-h-64\" src=\"https:\/\/birdsend.s3.amazonaws.com\/forms\/jsKMFL6OVPbGj3z5X1PQc6kOr53RDkQvJL865S7k.jpg\" alt=\"Featured Image\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BirdSend Form Ends --><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_3_Ways\"\/>Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: 3 Ways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Lac Blanc, one of the highlights of the Tour du Mont Blanc Hike with Mont Blanc reflecting in the lake\" class=\"wp-image-1091627\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Lac-Blanc.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_Guided\"\/>Tour du Mont Blanc Guided<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_Self_Guided\"\/>Tour du Mont Blanc Self Guided<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_On_Your_Own\"\/>Tour du Mont Blanc On Your Own<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Below, I\u2019ll outline the pros and cons of hiking the TMB in each of the three ways.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_Guided-2\"\/>Tour du Mont Blanc Guided<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 560px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0087ad;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PROS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CONS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 95px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 95px;\">\u2705 easiest and least time consuming option since you don\u2019t need to plan logistics, your route, contact accommodations, etc.\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 95px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">most expensive of the 3 options and the TMB route is well-marked so there\u2019s minimal route finding required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 69px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\">\u2705 you get insider knowledge from a local guide about the flora and fauna<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">no flexibility, dates, route, room types etc are all pre-determined\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 69px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\">\u2705 great way to connect with other TMB hikers<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">no choice of travel companions, you just. hope that you get along with everyone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 69px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\">\u2705 luggage transfer is available to lighten your load<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/tour-du-mont-blanc-self-guided\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10285\">guided tours<\/a> with a French guide on request if you already have a small group. <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/contact-tmb-haute-route\/\" data-lasso-id=\"46941\">Contact us<\/a> for details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_Self_Guided_Trek\"\/>Tour du Mont Blanc Self Guided Trek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0087ad;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PROS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CONS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 saves you time in route planning\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">more expensive than doing it yourself <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(but cheaper than a guided tour)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 much cheaper than a guided tour of the TMB\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">requires some route finding <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(but minimal as we provide you with the GPS tracks)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 saves you time and frustration in booking accommodations, some of which are closed part of the year and are slow to get back to you\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 gives you the flexibility to choose a start date that\u2019s convenient for you<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you choose the tour length that\u2019s best for you<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you choose your preferred room type (dormitory, private double, or luxury)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you choose your hiking companions or to hike the TMB solo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you choose when to start hiking each day and how long (or short) of a lunch break to take<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you can hike as slow or as fast as you want, without having to wait, or feel like you need to speed up for strangers<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you get GPS tracks, optional TMB variants like choosing to do the ladder sections or avoid them and shortcuts to make your route planning super easy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you get an in-person briefing in Chamonix to find out the latest conditions on the TMB, insider tips and get any questions you have answered<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 you can contact us while hiking the TMB in case of an emergency<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 advise on logistics of getting to the start of the TMB, bus and lift schedules, etc.\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u2705 luggage transfer is available to lighten your load<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">\u2705\u00a0 NEW!<\/span><\/strong> Get your own Personalized Fitness Plan Tailored Specifically for the TMB \u2013 valued at \u20ac300\u2014FREE when you book with us.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>As you can see, the pros far outweigh the cons. That\u2019s why I highly recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/tour-du-mont-blanc-self-guided\/\" data-lasso-id=\"46942\">Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Tour.<\/a> We offer 6, 7 or 10 day tours, and can also customize one for you.<\/p>\n<p>I do most of my own personal hiking trips as self-guided as well since I love the convenience, and time-saving of having someone else planning all the logistics so that I can just focus on hiking.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/guided-vs-self-guided-hiking-tours\/\" data-lasso-id=\"36098\">guided and self-guided tours<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_On_Your_Own\"\/>Planning the Tour du Mont Blanc On Your Own<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 605px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0087ad;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PROS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CONS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 43px;\">\u2705 cheapest option<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 43px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">time consuming to plan your TMB route<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 121px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 121px;\">\u2705 you can hike the TMB in as few or as many days as you like<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 121px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> takes a lot of time to find accommodations, then book them since some of them are closed part of the year, and can be very slow to get back to you\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 69px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\">\u2705 gives you the flexibility to choose a start date that\u2019s convenient for you<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">you need to get the GPS tracks and ensure they\u2019re accurate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 95px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 95px;\">\u2705 you choose your preferred room type (camping, dormitory, private double, or luxury)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 95px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">you need to do the time-consuming research of the optional TMB variants, shortcuts, lift and bus schedules<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 165px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 165px;\">\u2705 flexible hiking each day \u2013 you choose when to start hiking each day, how many breaks to take and how slow or fast to hike<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 165px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">you need to figure out the travel logistics and how to get to Chamonix logistics on your own<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 69px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\">\u2705 you choose your hiking companions or to hike the TMB solo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 69px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">X <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">you have no one to contact in case of an emergency while hiking the TMB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Planning your own TMB hike is definitely the cheapest option, but also the most time-consuming and requires a lot of research.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you choose the do-it-yourself option,\u00a0 I recommend that you plan it using a combination of this site: http:\/\/www.autourdumontblanc.com\/en\/, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1852847794\/ref=as_li_tl?tag=magplacocisl-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10290\" data-lasso-name=\"The Tour of Mont Blanc: Complete two-way trekking guide\">TMB: Complete Two-Way Trekking Guide Book<\/a> by Cicerone Guides. \u00a0And of course a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1905864922\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?tag=magplacocisl-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10291\" data-lasso-name=\"Tour du Mont Blanc: Includes 50 Large-Scale Walking Maps &amp; Guides to 12 Towns and Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat (Trailblazer)\">good map<\/a> and GPS tracks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_Self-Guided_Tours\"\/>Our Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"mountain hiking essentials\" class=\"wp-image-1091623\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tour-du-Mont-Blanc-hikers-en-route-to-Flegere-gondola-to-do-down-to-Le-Praz.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-form\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><!-- BirdSend Form Starts --><\/p>\n<div id=\"bs-form-51170\" class=\"bs-in-content \">\n<div class=\"bs-form bs-text-base\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-v2 bs-flex bs-font-sans bs-leading-normal bs-mb-4\">\n<div class=\"bs-relative bs-bg-white bs-w-full bs-max-w-sm md:bs-max-w-3xl md:bs-rounded-lg bs-m-auto bs-flex-col md:bs-flex-row bs-flex bs-p-4 md:bs-p-0 bs-border md:bs-border-0 bs-border-gray-400 bs-border-solid\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-text bs-w-full md:bs-w-2\/5 md:bs-rounded-lg md:bs-rounded-r-none bs-p-6 bs-text-center bs-flex bs-items-center bs-mb-2 md:bs-mb-0 md:bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400 md:bs-border-r-0\" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>Tour du Mont Blanc FREE Guide<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"line-height: 1.65; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Some accommodations are already 80% booked. Book now to avoid disappointment!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-size: 20px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px; min-height: 24px;\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"text-center\" style=\"font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-size: 20px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; padding: 0px;\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bs-flex-grow bs-w-full md:bs-px-10 md:bs-py-6 md:bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400 md:bs-border-l-0\">\n<div class=\"bs-w-full bs-text-center\">\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-photo bs-inline-block bs-mb-2 md:bs-my-4\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bs-w-auto bs-h-auto bs-max-h-48 md:bs-max-h-64\" src=\"https:\/\/birdsend.s3.amazonaws.com\/forms\/jsKMFL6OVPbGj3z5X1PQc6kOr53RDkQvJL865S7k.jpg\" alt=\"Featured Image\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BirdSend Form Ends --><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out_our_Mont_Blanc_Hiking_Art\"\/>Check out our Mont Blanc Hiking Art:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysmountainsco.etsy.com\/listing\/1459029032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40632\" data-lasso-name=\"This item is unavailable \u2013 Etsy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"tour du mont blanc,tour du mont blanc hike\" class=\"wp-image-1085309\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mont-blanc-3-piece-artwork.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysmountainsco.etsy.com\/listing\/1443019507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40633\" data-lasso-name=\"Mont Blanc Wall Art Set of 8 Alps Wall Decor Mountain Watercolor Wall Art Set of 8 Watercolor Landscape Art for Alps Lovers \u2013 Etsy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"tour du mont blanc,tour du mont blanc hike\" class=\"wp-image-1085311\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mont-blanc-watercolor-art-set-of-8.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-tour-du-mont-blanc-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_FAQs\"\/>Tour du Mont Blanc FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1088156\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tour-du-Mont-Blanc-Self-Guided-Tour-1300-1.jpg\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tour-du-Mont-Blanc-Self-Guided-Tour-1300-1.jpg.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"630\" alt=\"self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc tours\" src=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tour-du-Mont-Blanc-Self-Guided-Tour-1300-1.jpg\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724244001028\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_Start_End\"\/>Where does the Tour du Mont Blanc Start &amp; End?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Our 6 &amp; 7 day tours start in the village of Les Houches. Our 10-day tour starts in Chamonix. All of our tours end in Chamonix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6d03\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_pack_for_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc\"\/>What should I pack for the Tour du Mont Blanc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6cfa\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_Worth_It\"\/>Is the Tour du Mont Blanc Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Absolutely! I enjoyed most of it. I don\u2019t believe anyone who says they enjoyed every second of the TMB. There are some tough parts! <br \/>Even better, it left me a lasting gift that is still giving. The gift of personal strength, both on and off the mountain.  Little did I know that it would start an obsession with long-distance hiking. I now do at least one long-distance hike each year. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/hiking-trip-change-your-life\/\">How a Hiking Trip Can Change Your Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6cfc\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_crowded\"\/>Is the Tour du Mont Blanc crowded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>It\u2019s getting busier every year and there are an estimated 20,000 hikers each year. The busiest times tend to be the first week in July and the last week in August when the TMB ultra  are held. Having said that, while it\u2019s a bit crowded at the start of each day with hikers leaving at around the same time, it starts to thin out pretty quickly as everyone hikes at a different pace. I recommend booking as early as possible so that you can start on your preferred date. Avoid doing it the last week in August as it\u2019s very crowded then. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6cfd\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_technicaldifficult_is_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc\"\/>How technical\/difficult is the Tour du Mont Blanc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>It\u2019s not a technical hike, but it is physically demanding. You\u2019ll be hiking on a mixture of paths and rugged terrain, but no technical skills are required. Having said that, avoid doing it in June or mid-September if you\u2019re not comfortable hiking in snow.<\/p>\n<p>To help with the physically demanding part, and new for 2025, we\u2019re offering personalized fitness plans tailored for the Tour du Mont Blanc so that you\u2019ll feel confident by the time you hit the trails. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6cfe\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_mileskm_is_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc\"\/>How many miles\/km is the Tour du Mont Blanc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>It\u2019s 106 miles or 170km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6cff\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_hike_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_in_June\"\/>Is it possible to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc in June?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible from mid-June, but I think late June is a safer bet since the amount of snow varies each year. Having said that, some years the high passes aren\u2019t possible at the end of June either due to too much snow. If you don\u2019t want to hike in snow, then book mid-July-mid-August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724328507855\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_hike_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc_solo\"\/>Is it safe to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc solo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes. The Alps are generally considered safe. As a woman, I\u2019ve also hike part of it alone and felt very safe. Plan to stay in dormitory accommodation since otherwise you\u2019ll pay the price for a double room, as a solo hiker, which significantly increases the cost. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6d00\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When\u2019s the best time to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>It\u2019s possible to do it from mid-June to mid-September but I think the best time is July and August because you\u2019ll likely be able to do all the high passes \u2013 which isn\u2019t always possible due to too much snow earlier in the season. Plus, all the transfers are running, which makes it cheaper than having to book private transfers if you\u2019re doing the<a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/tour-du-mont-blanc-self-guided\/\"> 6 or 7-day tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724244211235\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_luggage_transfer_available_on_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc\"\/>Is luggage transfer available on the Tour du Mont Blanc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes, we offer this for clients that book one of our tours. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6d01\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_TMB_Ultramarathon\"\/>When is the TMB Ultramarathon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>There are a series of 7 races usually held from ~ Aug 22nd to 28th (depending on the year). Hikers should avoid going during this time as it\u2019s very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63885180c6d02\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_tips_for_doing_the_Tour_du_Mont_Blanc\"\/>What are the best tips for doing the Tour du Mont Blanc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>I think the two big factors to consider are 1) What type of accommodations do you want? Luxury, private double or dormitory? and 2) How challenging do you want to make it? Then, design your trip around these factors as outlined in this article. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1694660821053\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_get_altitude_sickness\"\/>Will I get altitude sickness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The highest point on the TMB is the <strong>Fen\u00eatre d\u2019Arpette<\/strong> (2,665 meters (8,743 feet). Anything below 3,000 meters is usually too low to cause altitude sickness for most hikers.<\/p>\n<p>The TMB is not a high altitude trail so doesn\u2019t pose the challenges that some other famous treks do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724307746889\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_climb_Mont_Blanc\"\/>Will I climb Mont Blanc?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>No. Climbing Mont Blanc Massif involves mountaineering. Instead, you\u2019ll hike around the 4809 m (15,771 foot) mountain. But don\u2019t let that fool you, it\u2019s still tough and not for <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/hiking-for-beginners\/\">beginner hikers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724744536200\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_camp_on_the_TMB\"\/>Is it possible to camp on the TMB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes \u2013 it is possible to camp or bivouac in villages along the Tour du Mont Blanc. However, there are strict regulations. Due to private land, protected reserves, and challenging terrain, only a few spots along the trail are suitable for bivouacking. <\/p>\n<p>Campgrounds vary in facilities, with prices ranging from 10-25 EUR per night. However, some villages don\u2019t have campgrounds, so you may need to detour a few kilometers extra to find a camping spot. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Book_Your_Tour_Du_Mont_Blanc_Hike\"\/>Ready to Book Your Tour Du Mont Blanc Hike?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Choose from one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeysandmountains.com\/tour-du-mont-blanc-self-guided\/\" data-lasso-id=\"46948\">self-guided TMB tours<\/a> below. 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