Tour du Mont Blanc: The most iconic long-distance, circular trail in the Alps with customised itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners

The ultimate guidebook for this iconic trek, offering detailed routes, planning tips, and stunning photography for all types of adventurers.Tour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc massif, passing through spectacular scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. You’ll traverse high mountain passes, see stunning glaciers, pass azure lakes, wander through tranquil green valleys and alpine pastures, with snow-capped peaks visible above.Written by Tour du Mont Blanc expert Kingsley Jones, this guidebook includes unique customised timings to enable accurate itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners, allowing you to plan your Tour du Mont Blanc at a pace to suit you.You’ll find everything that you need to plan and undertake your Tour du Mont Blanc, including travel information, navigation, accommodation options, equipment and safety, food and drink, as well as useful extra information such as wild swimming locations and trekking tips.Together with amazing photography, the route includes clear and comprehensive directions, refreshments stops, accommodation and local points of interest, and is accompanied by bespoke 1:40,000-scale maps. Route variations are also included.Table of ContentsIntroduction Tour du Mont Blanc Acknowledgement About this guidebook How to use this guidebook Personalised timings using the Jones–Ross formula Planning your TMB using the Jones–Ross formula Route variations Transport Seasonal weather and when to go Safety and mountain rescue Insurance and emergencies Information and advice What terrain to expect in the Alps Equipment lists and what to take Training for your trip Navigation and waymarkers Mountain skills Guided or self-guided? Baggage transfers Accommodation Eating and drinking Flora and fauna Environmental awareness Overview map Route profile Map legend Route map and description Directions Appendices Local information Transport Passports and visas Languages Money and currency Accommodation Read more