Can YOU do it ?? - Tour du Mont Blanc - Cost - Timescales - How hard is it - Services, etc.
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- The tour of Mont Blanc (TMB) is one of the world's most iconic walks, and one that we had thought about walking for a few years. It is a circular walk of 167km, with over 8000m of ascent and descent, taking approximately between 10 and 14days. The route passes through seven valleys around the Mont-Blanc massif, passing through the Countries of France, Italy and Switzerland. On this occasion our daughter Laura walked with us too. We all loved this walk, with its fantastic views, great signage, accommodation all the way and quite a few people to meet. I would really recommend it, however, as it is a tough challenge, one needs to be fairly fit to complete it, together with having experience of mountain weather.
BUT CAN YOU DO IT ? - THIS VIDEO WILL HELP TO GIVE YOU THE ANSWERS.
Thank you for answering questions about dormitories etc. I do wish Barbara chimed in more in the first 11 min. But happy she finally did after 11 min. Good information. Smart idea offering this sit down time answering questions. I'm 61 and have my physical challenges but plan to hike this next July 2024. I feel the hut life is roughing it like we should next to tenting. Hope i get some sleep with the snorers.
Thanks, Barbara does like talking normally. The dormitories for the most part were good for us. My advice is to book early for the refuges as demand has gone through the roof since covid finished. Not just the TMB but also most of the other "signature" hikes are way more popular than before. Anyway good luck in June 2024. Its a superb hike - one of the best 😊
Super helpful, thanks so much!
Thanks Amy - Barbara's full TMB blog is on hikingwithdaveandbarbara.com/tourdumontblanc.html and covers accommodation etc etc - It's a great hike one of the best - Good luck if you are planning to do it ?
Cheers Dave & Barbara
Regarding your comments on camping, I camped everywhere I could. Camping is allowed but not in Switzerland.
Yes Madcat - I did see some camping but not much to be honest. Well done if you managed to complete the trek camping Cheers Dave & Barbara
Dave you look like Anthony Hopkins brother!
Thanks Eduardo - i will take that as he is an Oscar winner and very rich and a nice chap 😃
Hi
When you say this walk is not for you if you don't like bunks,isn't camping an option?
Did you see anyone walking with dogs?
Hi Alan. Out the 9 nights we had 6 night in bunks which was fine and 3 night in twin private rooms. On the camping side, there were a few sites especially in the valleys but in high mountains we just did not see any.
Just been looking on the net and found this site which has camp sites on it that might help you
tmbtent.com/guide-camping-tour-mont-blanc/#ten
On the dog front, I can honestly say we did not see any.
The hike is amazing however you do it with or without a dog
Cheers Dave and Barbara
@@hikingwithdaveandbarbara8629 oh great
Thank you for your time,much appreciated.
Why Barbara is saying so little ? Let her say as well
Thanks Barry - I will get her to say more - no problem
There's no camping?
At a few of the refuges we did see camping, but not all. Everyone we met was staying in the huts. It may be worth checking out though. good luck. Cheers Dave and Barbara
1 Cost: tent or cabbane? 40 to 80 Euro /day for 7 to 10 days
2 Timescales: July / August / Mid September
3 How hard is it: it easy not easy - many days more than 1000 m hiking up for 7 to 10 days ( bring poles with you)
4 Services: hotels? (refuges or tent) and food (bread and cheese every day)
5 Hike specifics: your feets are your friends - good shoes and care for feet every day!
6 prepare for hot weather, cold weather and rainy weather
7 plan your hike (high route or low route)
Wow Hans - thanks for that excellent summary of the TMB. Its a great hike - one of the best - cheers Dave & Barbara