Lastly, make sure to enjoy the tour du mont blanc as it is memorable and hopefully will have you coming back for more. Travel across high passes and through alpine meadows, recharging at night with delicious mountain cuisine in simple refuges. Refuge des mottets at bourg saint maurice tour du mont blanc. The tour du mont blanc or tmb is one of the most popular longdistance walks in europe. Experience the rarified air of europe as you trek the alps from france to italy and switzerland along the tour du mont blanc. Mountain huts and refuges in chamonix, mont blanc massif and.
Tour du mont blanc tips good advice before you begin. Ultimate tour du mont blanc trek cloud 9 adventure. Taking a guide on the tour du mont blanc will cost a bit more, but it saves you a lot of time and gives a higher level of safety. Notre depart du tour du mont blanc sest fait aux houches. Tour du mont blanc self guided treks mont blanc treks.
Oct 03, 2010 the tour du mont blanc tmb is a spectacular multiday trek around western europes highest peak 4807 m 15,771 ft. Its a comprehensive guide to hiking the tour du mont blanc, offering a lot of description about the trails surrounding landscape, with information about lodging, services, and towns. Trekking the tour du mont blanc travel the guardian. The refuge has great atmosphere with dormitory accommodation and twin rooms, hot showers and good food. The tour du mont blanc is one of the worlds most famous long distance hikes. Because of covid19, the transferfix platform provides no availability until 26 april 2020. The tour du mont blanc where to stay mont blanc treks. Au tour du montblanc is a project is focused on hiking as the privileged form to discover. Select your tour and check availability, either by. I brought my 1p tent and winter sleeping bag and had planned to camp out on 7 out of 9 nights. Tour du mont blanc planning when, where to stay, what to.
Known as one of europes most impressive hikes, the tour du mont blanc has always been on my wish list of hikes to accomplish. The tour du mont blanc tmb is a spectacular multiday trek around western europes highest peak 4807 m 15,771 ft. The tour du mont blanc is a spectacular trek that unwinds around the mont blanc massif and that crosses the italian, swiss and french territories. Which refuges on the tour du mont blanc get booked up most quickly. Refuge le peuty at trient book refuge for tour du montblanc. Reserve your tour du mont blanc refuges autour du mont. Tour du mont blanc the epic hike in the european alps. Trekking mont blanc in france, europe g adventures.
A comprehensive list of mountain huts and refuges in chamonix mont blanc region, france. Refuges, gites et auberges du tmb tour du mont blanc. Feb 27, 2015 an essential guidebook for walking the tour of mont blanc. Dit pad is ook bekend als tour du mont blanc, tmb, tour of mont blanc, tour du. I solo hiked the tour du mont blanc over 9 days in july, and i camped along the way. Typically completed in 11 stages, the route circumnavigates mont blanc, the highest peak in western europe. Hikers, climbers and mountaineers will greatly appreciate stop overs offered by refuges and gites along the tour du mont blanc. Apr 05, 2017 110 miles, walking up, down and across 3 countries, in just 6 days most people take about 11 days to complete the epic hike around the mastic of mont blanc, the highest mountain in europe, but. Hotel chalet val ferret at courmayeur tour du mont blanc. Gite le randonneur du mont blanc at courmayeur book.
Walk the complete tour du mont blanc, through france, italy and switzerland staying in mountain huts and hotels. Great info to know if youre doing the haute route or the tour du mont blanc and need a rest. Guide to camping on the tour of mont blanc tmbtent. The tour du mont blanc refuges and hotels are listed in order of hiking the tour du mont blanc counter clockwise starting from chamonix. Assuming you are interested in a guided trek on the tour du mont blanc, solo travelers are very welcome.
We assist you on your tour du mont blanc self guided trek accommodation, meals etc. However, i think it could be impoved for campers so i wrote a blog post with the information i wish id had. Another of our biggest tour du mont blanc tips is that most of the tour du mont blanc refuges dont accept credit cards, so make sure you take enough cash en route with you. Because of covid19, the transferfix platform provides no.
Tour du mont blanc refuges the good, the bad and the ugly. The full circuit takes you on a 170 kilometre journey around the mont blanc mountain range with an accumulation of 10,000m of height gain and descent. Champex lac is located in the north east sector of the tour du mont blanc. Self guided walk following the classic tour du mont blanc through france, italy and switzerland.
I have been a devoted user of trailblazer trail guides for several years now. The tour du mont blanc is a long distance trekking trail passing through france, switzerland and italy. A group of four of us will be hiking the tmb this summer starting june 23. Advices from the tour du mont blanc refuge managers association. Gite le moulin at chamonix book refuge for tour du mont. If you prefer a selfguided tour du mont blanc, we will book your accommodation, transfer your luggage between hotels and supply you with route notes of the trek. Some of them have a guardian all year, others just in the summer and some of them are just a bivouac with no guardian at all. Our tour du mont blanc blog has posts on everything you need to know about the tour du mont blanc hike. The tour du mont blanc tmb takes trekkers through france, italy, and switzerland on one of the most spectacular trails in the world. Some are also pretty poor and you need to be cautious with what you book. Mountain huts and refuges in chamonix, mont blanc massif. For the independently minded a tour du mont blanc self guided trek is a great option. Refuges or mountain huts were the traditional places to stay when either hiking on the tour du mont blanc or climbing the high alpine mountains. The essential guidebook to the 105mile tour of mont blanc trek in the alps.
Aug 09, 2015 i hiked the tour du mont blanc over nine days in july 2015, camping every night, and i wouldnt have done it any other way. Complete tour du mont blanc in huts self guided walking holiday. Refuge des mottets at bourg saint maurice tour du mont. Tour du mont blanc refuges the good, the bad and the ugly the. It is just over 165 kilometres long, crosses at least six big mountain passes and the route makes its way through france, italy and switzerland. Tour du mont blanc en 7 jours le tour du mont blanc. I was able to stay outdoors rather than the shared dorms of the refuges. Search in real time for the availability of refuges and gites around mont blanc. Tour du mont blanc planning when, where to stay, what to pack. Firstly, youre offered a vast variety of places to sleep. Can you book refuges andor campgrounds for the tmb. The book describes both anticlockwise and clockwise directions, with variants and information about huts, refuges and facilities en route. Refuges in france phone number phone number email address. This is a reasonably good source of information about trekking the tour of mont blanc, but is not as useful during the hike because the things i care about trail directions are buried within way too much flowery prose.
How to book the tour du mont blanc tour du mont blanc. It is a circuit of the magnificent mt blanc height 4,808m or 15,777ft massif, on paths that cover around 170 kilometres 105 miles. The 170km route typically takes 11 days to trek around the mont blanc massif. To bag the best tour du mont blanc refuges, you should ideally you be booking your accommodation as early as january or february to ensure you have your pick of the best tmb refuges. Located south of the chain of mont blanc at 1864m and on the tour du mont blanc route below the col du seigne. My wife and i used it during our recent tour, and found it invaluable. The tmb is recognised as one of the worlds classic treks. This is useful if you wish to only stay in private rooms during your tour du mont blanc trek. Tour du mont blanc refuges the good, the bad and the.
The tour du mont blanc refuges come in all shapes and sizes and so its good to know ahead of time what youre booking into. There are all sorts of accommodations along the tmb, from refuges to highend hotels. As there is no pre booking i had more flexibility about the distance and route i. Mont blanc, the highest and deadliest mountain in all of europe sits at 15,770 feet, and the tour du mont blanc, named one of the best hikes in the world, encircles the infamous mastiff dipping into france, italy and switzerland on a relentless 110mile trail with over 36,000 feet of collective elevation gain and somewhere around. One thing the kev reynolds cicerone guide doesnt give is any information on the standard and quality of each refuge along the tour du mont blanc route. It is considered one of the classic longdistance hiking trails. They offer simple, nofrills accommodation and follow a fairly similar model throughout the alps. Day 3 trek from les contamines to the refuge des mottets. The tour du mont blanc can be hiked between late june and late september, with peak popularity from midjuly through august. If you want to hike on the cheap you can camp, or you can opt to stay in the many refugios or hotels. If you go early or late in the season, you avoid crowds, though snow may make some of the higher variantes inaccessible and some refuges and chalets may not be open. How we hiked the tour du mont blanc in 6 days mr and mrs. The day started out like many others on tour du mont blanc, with a breakfast consisting of cereal, toast and nutella all washed down with lots of coffee sure what else would ye want. Dont tell me how to feel about the experience, just help me get there and prevent me from getting lost.
The trail passes through seven unique and beautiful valleys, where. Upon arrival, most hikers typically have a shower, then head onto the patio in their cleanwarm set of clothes to enjoy a drink alcoholic or non alcoholic, a snack freshly baked fruit pie or chocolate. Comfort after your day trekking the tour du mont blanc. Carte postale ancienne chamonix mont blanc col du tour vus du chardonnet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book tour du mont blanc by manthorpe is a vital reference to any desiring to do a self guided tour of mont blanc. All along these routes there are plenty of huts and refuges that will help you break up your route and get some rest. I have used them to successfully complete the england coast to coast hike, englands full south west coast path in one go, which took 3 of their guidebooks, the tour du mont blanc, and the trek to everest base camp. Tmb booking strategy what to book first knife edge outdoor. An introduction to mountain huts and refuges for walkers. Mont blanc, or white mountain, is the highest mountain in the european alps at an imposing 4,810 metres 15,781 feet. Details about the opening and closing time of the huts. Advice for the tour du mont blanc tour du mont blanc. The tour du mont blanc features in the worlds top ten must do treks and its not hard to understand why as this trek is outstanding with amazing views day after day. Aug 11, 2019 the tour du mont blanc is a 108 mile 174km hiking loop around the mont blanc range, passing through italy, france, and switzerland.
You can find some of the most amazing climbing routes in the world here. Accomodation on the tour du mont blanc tour du mont blanc. All of the mountain huts and refuges from the chamonix area. Overall, it was of more use than the official guide. The owners are happy to welcome you in the 3 hotel crampon. The cicerone guide book is great for descriptions of the route and location of refuges, and i would recommend it. The ultimate self guided tour du mont blanc guide the. I have a company that books and organizes hut to hut tours, and other adventures in the alps, for people who want to do it on their own without a guide, and i have the tour des combins on my website as an alternate to the tour du mont blanc. Tour du mont blanc known on the trail as tmb is the most famous multiday alps hiking journey in europe. Mar 04, 2017 tour du mont blanc accommodation options is a common theme among tmb hikers. This challenging hiking circuit will reward you with mesmerizing views of glaciers, steep valleys, and, of course, mont blanc itself.
We are trying to decide whether or not to book refuges. Do yourself a favour and book your tour du mont blanc accommodation early. The mont blanc massif is a fantastic terrain for mountaineering. The system of refuges france or rifugios italy is quite extensive. The scenery, villages, food and culture is interesting and varied. Planning the tour du mont blanc tour du mont blanc. Hence, i only pre booked rifugio elisabetta and rifugio bonatti which many people say are 2 of the best huts along the tmb. An essential guidebook for walking the tour of mont blanc. The complete circuit is approximately 107 miles and has an altitude gain and loss of 6.
For the serious walker with a sense of aesthetic there really is no other option for the tour du mont blanc. Jul 14, 2018 the most popularly recommended guide book by far is the tour of mont blanc. The refuges on the tour du mont blanc route have full time gaurdiansstaff that prepare meals, clean and provide advice for their guests. Tous les refuges, gites et auberges sur le parcours du tour du. Selfguided tour du mont blanc we book all your accommodation and provide suggestions on. The tour du mont blanc is a unique trek of approximately 200km around mont blanc that can be completed in between 7 and 10 days passing through italy, switzerland and france. Originally published in 20, updated in jan 2016 and most recently in feb 2019.
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