TOUR DU MONT-BLANC | Trailblazer hiking guide

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Tour du Mont Blanc – The Essential Guide to Europe's Most Iconic Long-Distance Walk.

Plan and complete one of the world's great classic treks with confidence. This fully rewalked, updated guide gives you everything you need for this legendary alpine journey around Mont Blanc—Western Europe's highest peak at 4,810m (15,781ft).

Covering 105 miles (168km) through France, Italy, and Switzerland, it's Europe's most popular long-distance walk—from dramatic mountain passes to flower-filled valleys and charming alpine villages.

Why this guide stands out:

• Exceptional mapping for walkers - 60 detailed maps, including town plans and 1:20,000 walking maps, marked with route times, gradients, accommodation, and key features
• Directions where you need them - Route notes, tricky junctions, walking times, and places to stay and eat written directly onto the maps
• Flexible itineraries - Complete the full circuit or enjoy shorter sections as day walks or multi-day breaks
• Walk your way - Guidance for both clockwise and anticlockwise routes, tailored to different fitness levels
• Practical travel advice - Information for all budgets: campsites, gîtes, hostels, B&Bs, mountain huts, and hotels, plus dining and sightseeing tips
• Deep local insight - Background on the Alps' geology, flora and fauna, and mountaineering history—including the first ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786 by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard
• Climb higher - Guidance for those aiming to summit Mont Blanc, including routes, waypoints, and preparation advice

Whether tackling the full circuit or sampling its highlights, this is your trusted companion to one of the world's greatest walking adventures.