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Tour du Mont Blanc | Maps & Routes

The Tour du Mont Blanc takes trekkers through France, Italy, and Switzerland on one of the most spectacular trails in the world. Typically completed in 11 stages, the route circumnavigates Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe. This post will provide all of the TMB navigational resources you need to familiarize yourself with the route, location, and all things map-related so you can be sure you’re ready to tackle this epic adventure!

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The Tour du Mont Blanc is an approximately 101 mile/162 km trek that  takes walkers around Mont Blanc and through France, Italy, and Switzerland.  The closest major city to the TMB is Geneva, Switzerland. The route passes through seven mountain valleys (Val d’Arve, Val d’Montjoie, Vallee des Glaciers, Val Veni, Italian Val Ferret, Swiss Val Ferret, and Vallee du Trient) and is  typically completed in 11 stages.

Looking for more TMB resources? Check out our Ultimate Guide to the Tour du Mont Blanc here.

The TMB is traditionally hiked in a counter-clockwise direction beginning in the French town of Les Houches, which is adjacent to Chamonix. It is also possible to walk the route in a clockwise direction, and trekkers headed this way typically start in the Swiss town of Champex.

This is a result of the steep climb out of Les Houches that would be required if you were to hike clockwise from there. Best to avoid that on your first stage!

The TMB also passes through the French towns of Les Contamines, Les Chapieux, and Tre-le-Champ, the Italian town of Courmayeur, and the Swiss towns of La Fouly and Champex, while passing near the small village of Trient.

The stages for the traditional counter-clockwise route are as follows:

• Stage 1: Les Houches to Les Contamines
• Stage 2: Les Contamines to Les Chapieux
• Stage 3: Les Chapieux to Rifugio Elisabetta
• Stage 4: Rifugio Elisabetta to Courmayeur
• Stage 5: Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti
• Stage 6: Rifugio Bonatti to La Fouly
• Stage 7: La Fouly to Champex
• Stage 8: Champex to Col de la Forclaz
• Stage 9: Col de la Forclaz to Tre-le-Champ
• Stage 10: Tre-le-Champ to Refuge La Flegere
• Stage 11: Refuge La Flegere to Les Houches

To help visualize these 11 stages, we created the Tour du Mont Blanc virtual fly-through video below. Give it a watch to get a sense of the route, terrain, and what you can expect!

While for many the mere mention of Mont Blanc conjures up images of the famous French mountaineering town of Chamonix, the route of the TMB does not actually go through the town, instead taking a trail high above the Chamonix Valley.

In addition to staying in mountain huts and hotels along the TMB , it is also popular to camp along the route.

In addition to the traditional route, the Tour du Mont Blanc also includes several ‘alternates’. These trails still connect the same start and finish points, but take walkers on a different route between the two points. Alternates can be used to add challenge, avoid certain sections, or lengthen/shorten a particular stage. The map below shows the common alternate routes on the TMB.

These alternate routes include the following:

• Col de Tricot : Alternate between Les Houches & Les Contamines over the stunning Col de Tricot with up close views of the Bionnassay Glacier.
• Col des Fours : Alternate route between Les Contamines (starts at Refuge du Col de la Croix du Bonhomme) and Refuge Des Mottets. Effectively cuts out Les Chapieux stop. This is a rugged and exposed alternate that is best for experienced hikers.
• Tete Bernarda : Alternate route between Courmayeur and Rifugio Bonatti. High level route that has incredible views of the Grandes Jorasses.
• Fenetre d’Arpette: Alterate route between Champex and Col de la Forclaz. Arguably the most difficult stage on the entire Tour du Mont Blanc, but with amazing views.
• Refuge Les Grands : Route that connects the Fenetre d’Arpette alternate route to the Col de Balme via an overnight stay at Refuge Les Grands.
• Le Tour: Alternate route connecting Col de Balme with the village of Le Tour. This is an easier alternate from the main TMB and drops hikers into the valley.
• Col des Montets: Alternate route from Tre-le-Champ that avoids the famed ladder section enroute to La Flegere.
• Lac Blanc: Alternate route that takes walkers to the stunning Lac Blanc and associated refuge.

Interactive Tour du Mont Blanc Map

The interactive Tour du Mont Blanc map below will allow you to zoom in on the various stages as well as view the traditional stops along the route. The map also displays the common alternate routes that are a part of the TMB. You can click on each stage to see the total length, listed in both kilometers and miles.

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If you’re interested in getting access to the GPS data used to create all of the maps in this post,  we are happy to offer our Tour du Mont Blanc GPX files for sale.  When you download the GPX file, you’ll get route data for each of the traditional stages of the TMB as well as all of the common alternate route, plus waypoints for each stop along the way.

If you want to learn how to use the GPS data to navigate on the trail, be sure to check out our post on  How to Navigate on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

You’ll be able to load the GPX file into the mapping software or GPS phone app of your choice!

How Long is the Tour du Mont Blanc

The Tour du Mont Blanc is approximately 101 miles or 162.5 kilometers long. This is based on following the traditional route and not taking any shortcuts or alternates. Of course, few if any walkers will stick to this route exactly. You could easily walk less or more depending on your preferences, route choices, and the conditions encountered on the trail.

The maps below show the approximate distance of each stage in miles as well as kilometers. For more detail on each stage be sure to check out our interactive map in the section above!

What is the Elevation Profile of the Tour du Mont Blanc?

Over all 11 stages,  the Tour du Mont Blanc has approximately 37,000 feet or 11,300 meters of elevation change!  That averages out to over 3,300 feet or 1,000 meters of elevation change per stage for those who complete the walk in 11 days.

Of course, there will be days with more elevation gain and days with less. Given that the TMB is a loop trail, you’ll ascend and descend the exact same amount over the course of your trek.

The elevation profiles below, displayed in both imperial and metric units, will give you an overview of what each stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc is like in terms of total elevation change and distance. On the charts elevation is shown on the left hand side while distance is shown on the bottom. Each blue dot represents a stop along the traditional 11 stage TMB route, with the stop name shown at the top.

The steepness of the line between any two points shows the steepness of the trail for that particular stage. The distance between the two points shows the length of the the stage. So for instance you can see that the stage from Tre-le-Champ to La Flegere is rather short in distance, while the stage from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux has a lot of elevation gain.

Which Maps Should I Carry on the Tour du Mont Blanc?

The TMB is a very well marked trail with frequent signs and trail markers. As a result, when we hiked the TMB we did not rely heavily on any of the various paper maps that are available for the route. Instead, we preferred to utilize GPS maps on our phones, as described in the next section. However, that doesn’t mean we didn’t bring paper maps with us.

While technology has done a tremendous amount to make navigating while hiking easier, there is simply no replacement for carrying a physical map with you. If your phone runs out of battery or you drop it in a puddle you’ll be glad you had your handy paper maps to rely on.

We recommend bringing the  IGN 3630 OT Chamonix  and  IGN 3531 ET St-Gervais  with you, as they provide a detailed view of the TMB route. There is also a single IGN map that covers the entire route , although at a less detailed scale. The table below has an overview of all of the options:

If you want to learn how to use the GPS data to navigate on the trail, be sure to check out our post on How to Navigate on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

You’ll be able to load the GPX file into the mapping software or GPS phone app of your choice!

Tour du Mont Blanc map app/offline mapping

As mentioned above we utilized offline downloadable GPS maps on our smartphones to navigate while hiking the TMB.  This is a great way to navigate on the trail as it allows you to see your progress for the day and also isn’t reliant on a cell phone signal  to display the map. Our  How to Navigate on the TMB  post has all the information you need to get set up using an app for your Tour du Mont Blanc map. This step-by-step article will teach you how to quickly and easily turn your phone into a GPS device.

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4 thoughts on “Tour du Mont Blanc | Maps & Routes”

Many thanks a lot for this article. Decided last minute to do the tour with not much time for planning and investigating info on the trek, distance, elevation, etc. This was of a great help. Thx a Lot !

Hey Veronika, So glad you’ve found the article useful! Hope you have a great TMB! Best, Ian

Most helpful site I have visited. Is there such a thing as a time map which shows the average time when walking each stage

Hey James, Glad you are finding our site useful! We don’t currently have a map showing estimated hiking times for each stage, but that is a great idea. In the meantime we do provide approximate hiking times in our Ultimate Guide to the Tour du Mont Blanc article here . Let us know if you have any other questions, Best, Ian

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The mountains before the 18th century were considered arcane places, full of dangers, inhabited by monstrous creatures, where huge white dragons (i.e. glaciers) descended from the heights to haul away and devour those who wished to violate their territory. The conquest of Mont Blanc in 1786 marks the beginning of a different approach to the mountains, still an unknown place yet to be explored — the birth of Alpinism.

A different approach is also necessary when bikepacking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), one of the most popular long-distance circular treks in Europe. The urge to pedal must meld with the attitude of the mountains and to all that it involves. The Tour du Mont Blanc is an alpine voyage that fills the heart and empties the lungs. For a detailed description of the route, click the Trail Notes tab below.

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Trail Notes

• Amazing views on Val Veny and Val Ferret, two beautiful glacial valleys that run along the entire italian side of the Mont Blanc Massif.
• The monuments of the conquest of Mont Blanc (1786) in the Chamonix square. The first of 1887 is dedicated to Balmat De Saussure and the second was opened 100 years later to return M.G.Paccard about who was the real soul of the undertaking.
• The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) it’s one of the biggest vulture which nesting in the old continent. It’s possible to spot this rare bird of prey, recently reintroduced on the Alps, in the most mountainous areas of the route.
• The Marmot (Marmota) a sort of large squirrel, will accompany you along most of the route with its typical whistle. It’s a warning signal used to communicate your presence to the others marmots. It’s indeed the cutest animal of the TMB.
• Weird wooden sculptures along the trail in the wood after Champex-Lac, in Switzerland.
• This route of TMB deviates from the classic route and requires good physical preparation. However, there are several paths to reduce the total ascent and bypass some of the toughest climbs.
• The best time to face the TMB is from mid-June until mid-September. In June the higher mountain passes may still be snow-covered. During July and August the trails are crowded with hikers, while in later September you can experience the TMB in amore intimate way.
• The TMB can be ridden clockwise or counterclockwise. Many people choose to start from Chamonix or Les Houches in France, others from Courmayeur in Italy, but you can choose any point along the route.
• Take high mountain clothes with you. Abrupt changes in weather can lead to sudden snowfalls even in the summer months.
• Don’t’ forget to wear sunscreen.
• The long, steep descents and the weight of the bike in bikepacking mode devour the brake pads. Take with you at least one spare pair.
• In the towns of Chamonix and Les Houches , there are some well-stocked bike shops.
• Wild camping is not generally encouraged , but is tolerated. Set up camp in responsible places. Be discreet.  #leavenotrace
• For those who don’t want to have a self-supported adventure there are many shelters along the route where you can sleep and eat. In the summer months, given the turnout, it’s recommended to book, while from mid-September many of them are already closed.
• The massif of Mont Blanc with its glaciers and permanent snow ensures a steady supply of water along the route. (Rivers and creeks in the mountain/ fountains in the villages).
• You can resupply at the general stores in Courmayeur (Italy), Les Houches and Chamonix (France) and in the small village of Le Fouly (Switzerland).

Trail Description

The TMB starts in a clockwise direction from Courmayeur, a small italian town located at the foot of the southern side of Mont Blanc. It quickly reaches 2,000 meters in altitude and the majestic scenery offered by the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey and the mighty glacier of Brenva that flows down valley from the summit of Mont Blanc. By way of a hike-a-bike trail you reach the Mont Favre at 2400mt before falling back to the most spectacular area of the Val Veny, where Dora of Vény river, the incredible Miage glacier, lake Combal, Aiguille des Glaciers and the unmistakable silhouettes of Calcaires Pyramides on the horizon paint an ice-age setting of incomparable beauty.

A comfortable gravel road runs through the valley and after passing some dilapidated military barracks, reaches the high Val Veny, a vast isolated plateau that allows you to catch your breath before start to climb again along a trail that leads to the Col de la Seigne (2512mt) on the border between Italy and France. Arriving here just before sunset means you will enjoy the most beautiful descent of the whole Tour immersed in a surreal atmosphere: the sweet flowing singletrack, the Vallée des Glaciers and peaks on the horizon, all is dyed of gold. After losing about 1000 mt in altitude and passed the small village of Les Chapieux, it rises again to face one of the toughest stretches of the TMB, the climb to the Col du Bonhomme (2,483mt) where the narrow, steep and often rough track will make you curse every the added grams loaded on your bike. However, the Alpine environment and the scenic views offered by the surrounding valleys will reward the effort.

The singletrack descent, initially tight and technical, becomes smoother and comfortable as you get closer to the valley where a gravel road leading into the town of Les Contamines. From here you’ll climb a steep fire road to reach Col de Voza, then cross the tracks of the Tramway du Mont Blanc to go down to the village of Les Houches, along an old school crumbly downhill track. The route continues on singletrack through the forest, running along the north side of the Arve valley, where through the branches of the pine trees, you see the majestic Glacier du Bossom and overhanging peaks of the Aiguille du Midi and the Aiguille du Dru.

After the traditional alpine village of Chamonix, you will reach the town of Le Tour where a jeep road reaches the Col de Balme at 2195mt on the border of France and Switzerland. From here a long, scenic singletrack runs the west side of the Croix de Fer and then enters the forest, where it becomes rocky and very technical. From the valley of Trient you’ll climb to the amphitheater of the namesake glacier to overcome the glacial river through a wooden bridge and reach the pass of the Col de la Forclaz. A steep narrow path climbs to the Alp Bovine becoming increasingly challenging in the final stretch where boulders along the trail force you to lift the front wheel.

The route continues between alpine pasture and forest to reach the valley bottom through a steep descent on loose rock that winds between boulders and ancient trees uprooted by winter avalanches. Back in the valley you’ll climb the swiss side of Val Ferret, cross the village of Le Fouly and with a succession of trails and fire roads you reach the Col du Grand Ferret at 2,537 mt altitude, on the Swiss-Italian border. From here the view of the Italian Val Ferret is breathtaking. The return to Chamonix is done by traversing the mountain side, a panoramic balcony on the northeastern side of the Mont Blanc massif: from Mont Dolent to the Aiguille de Triolet, from the Grandes Jorasses to the Giant’s Tooth, until the 4810mt summit of Mont Blanc.

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Thanks to Adidas Eyewear, CamelBak, EVOC, FiveTen, Genesis Bikes, Madison Clothing, Miss Grape, MSR, Therm-a-Rest, TitanStraps and Vittoria for supporting this trip.

Additional Resources

• autourdumontblanc.com  is a site plenty of useful info about the TMB route.
• Visit MontanusWild.com – For the full set of photos from this trip.

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• Il Tour du Mont Blanc in MTB o e-bike, con partenza da Courmayeur, perla della splendida Valdigne .
• Un’ esperienza indimenticabile per mountain-bikers con esperienza, pronti a macinare chilometri e dislivello per 4 giorni consecutivi.
• Circa 8.000 m. di dislivello positivo totale in 200 km!
• Tour accompagnato da una nostra esperta guida di MTB .
• Sistemazione in tipici hotel di montagna o rifugi alpini .
• Deliziose cene a base di prodotti locali .
• Possibilità di modificare su misura il programma del tour del Monte Bianco in MTB, con anche altre attività outdoor o visite.

PROGRAMMA IN BREVE - TOUR DU MONT BLANC IN MOUNTAIN BIKE

ITINERARIO 4 GIORNI 1° giorno : Courmayeur - Col de la Seigne - Les Chapieux - Lac de Roselend 2° giorno : Lac de Roselend - Col de la Gitte - Col Joly - Bionnassay 3° giorno : Bionnassay - Col de Voza - Chamonix - Col de Balme - Col de la Forclaz - Bovine - Champex 4° giorno : Champex - La Fouly - Col du Grand Ferret - Courmayeur ITINERARIO 5 GIORNI 1° giorno : Courmayeur - Col de la Seigne - Les Chapieux - Lac de Roselend 2° giorno : Lac de Roselend - Col de la Gittaz - Les Contamines-Montjoie 3° giorno : Les Contamines-Montjoie - Col de la Balme - Trient 4° giorno : Trient - Col Bovine - Champex - La Fouly 5° giorno : La Fouly - Col du Grand Ferret - Courmayeur Su richiesta è possibile aggiungere un pernottamento a Courmayeur prima dell'inizio del tour. Contattaci per ricevere i programmi dettagliati del tour del Monte Bianco in mountain bike o e-bike. Vuoi fare questo tour in autonomia con mappe e tracce GPS? Clicca qui per scoprire l'itinerario!

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• 3 o 4 pernottamenti in hotel e rifugi alpini
• 4 o 5 giornate con guida di mountain bike certificata e sue spese
• Pasti come indicato sul programma dettagliato
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Hike and Trek around Mont Blanc, which rises over 15,770 feet (4,808 meters) above sea level, and is the snow-capped queen of the Alps. Its flanks, glaciers, and deep valleys straddle three countries—France, Italy, and Switzerland. Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc is the trip of a lifetime. As you circle the base of Mont Blanc you’ll experience the immense snowfields, hanging glaciers, wild-flowered meadows, and dense forests that decorate its walls. More than just a single peak, the Mont Blanc Range, which we compass, contains ten other major summits—each over 4,000 meters high. And with all that elevation you’ll find abundant glaciers, including the Mer de Glace and the Miage Glacier—the longest glaciers in France and Italy, respectively.

A classic Alps adventure awaits as you join one our guided or self-guided Deluxe Tour du Mont Blanc treks.

Starting in Chamonix, France, the 12 days and 11 night Deluxe Tour du Mont Blanc Alpenwild trek includes:

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• Incredible meals
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What are you waiting for? Come join us on the Tour du Mont Blanc this summer!

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Tour du Mont Blanc: A Trek of a Lifetime

With nothing to do but book flights and get in shape for this classic trek, prepare to have the adventure of a lifetime. At Alpenwild, we are Tour du Mont Blanc tour experts. You will thoroughly enjoy the trails, accommodations, meals and comradery along the trail.

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The Tour du Mont Blanc is a classic inn-to-inn alpine trek—one which Alpenwild has refined with many creature comforts, exquisite cuisine, and superb accommodations. As you trek the Tour du Mont Blanc, you’ll experience the culture, the rich history of the Alps along with the stories of how this massive mountain has beckoned hikers and mountaineers for over 250 years. Our 12-day guided trip sets a new standard, and on our self-guided treks you can adjust the itinerary to perfectly suit your skills and interests.

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• Start: Les Saisies
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• 330 km - 8300 m/d+
• Start 1 : Les Saisies Start 2 : Gd-St-Bernard
• Finish 1 : Gd-St-Bernard Finish 2 : Les Saisies
• Leg 1 : 155 km - 4300 m/d+ Leg 2 : 175 - 4000 m/d+

LE TOUR DU MONT BLANC

You are at the starting line, in the heart of the beautiful ski resort of Les Saisies, it is 4:55 in the morning and you turn on your front light. You listen to the latest safety instructions from the speaker. 4:58 , the departure music starts, a lot of thoughts jump inside your head: “What am I doing here? “Why do I hurt myself like that? “Am I really ready for this huge challenge?” “Why do I do that?”

But you know the answer: To become a Hero! “Hero: person who shows great courage.”

Reference among the ultra events, the Tour du Mont-Blanc Cyclo will require you a flawless preparation, extraordinary courage and push you to exceed your limits to become a hero. Because yes, becoming a hero is the goal of every participant of the Tour du Mont-Blanc. “ The world’s toughest one day bike race ”. This is how the cycling press describes the Tour du Mont-Blanc Cyclo. Indeed, riding 330km and face the 8300m of elevation gain that we offer you, in one day, is not an easy task!

On the program again for the twelfth edition, the crossing of 3 countries, France , Switzerland and Italy . You will once again be confronted with a demanding and ruthless route that will await you with constant strength. A unique experience to be sure.

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MTB means MonT Blanc! The Mont Blanc Ski School has become a Mountain Bike School: 5-day summer camps, trips on the paths of Courmayeur and the Aosta Valley by mtb and e-bike, bike lessons for adults and children of all ages … all the experience of our instructors to discover the mountain in its summer guise.

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Tour du Mont Blanc: A guide to the trek

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a walking trail in the French, Italian and Swiss Alps making a 180km (112 miles) circuit of Mont Blanc, starting and finishing in Les Houches near Chamonix.

The highest point reached by the standard route is 2,584m (8,478ft) and the height gain (and therefore loss) around the whole Tour is around 10,600m (35,000ft).

Trekkers typically take 11 days to complete the circuit, give or take a day or two.

Our clients say... We ask our TMB clients which stages they enjoyed most. Often the voting is in favour of the two stages above the Chamonix valley from Argentiere to Les Houches. We agree!

With good weather this section reveals the most stunning views of Mont Blanc on the trek, across the deep Arve valley, with the panorama from Le Brevent at 2,525m (8,284ft) being particularly good.

On a typical trek starting in Les Houches, these two stages have the end in sight and the 'home' valley of Chamonix waiting below.

Other highlights Other stages on the Tour have their own attractions. For calming, pastoral beauty the relatively easy stage from La Fouly to Champex in the Swiss Val Ferret is hard to beat in all of the Swiss Valais region, not just along the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Names - a brief note

Tour du Mont Blanc is the proper French name for the trek and is often shortened to TMB or to the Tour when in context. Tour of Mont Blanc would be the English equivalent. Tour de Mont Blanc, the most popular name among English-speakers, isn't quite right. Mont Blanc Tour or Mont Blanc Circuit are readily understood. In Italian it's the Giro di Monte Bianco.

Is it for me?

The joy of trekking There is great satisfaction in completing stages of a long-distance trek, even more so when it's a famous one like the TMB. There might be times when the climb seems too much effort, and when you encounter bad weather; at such times the goal keeps you going. Equally there should be days when you feel all-powerful, tackling the mountain trails as if they were paths in the park!

One of the best feelings on trek can be nearing the end of a stage, once you're well into the walk, knowing that you've ticked off another leg of the quest. At such points you've also got an evening in a new village to look forward to. Travelling in a self-sufficient manner through the culturally and linguistically diverse terrain of the TMB, this all makes for a thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying holiday.

Can I manage it? The TMB is manageable for normal fit mountain walkers who are happy to walk for between 5h and 7h 30m per day along a long-distance trail. It will greatly help your enjoyment of the trek to arrive fit at the start, used to walks of similar distance and height gain to those that you are about to face.

One tough stage for many trekkers is the 21km (13 miles) walk from Les Contamines to Les Chapieux. This involves a total ascent of 1,430m (4,692ft) to cross the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme at 2,479m (8,133ft). The next-toughest stage can be the walk from Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti.

The villages and huts used determine the distances each day, of course, and we book many variations on our schedules according to how our clients want to approach the TMB. If you'd like a fast dash or a trip that minimises the longest days, please contact us to chat about the options.

For those wary of walking the TMB in one go, there are many towns and villages along the route suitable for rest days. Our normal schedule spends a rest day in Courmayeur, a superb little Italian town and in many ways a counterpart to Chamonix. Our favourite spots for second rest day would be Champex, a quaint Swiss lakeside village surrounded by mountains and a perfect place to relax, or Argentiere in the Chamonix valley, home to so many outdoor activities.

Of course, the TMB can also be tackled over two holidays each fitting into a week. We offer both the North and the South halves and we enjoy booking these in as excellent trips in their own right.

Long weekends are possible too, as indeed are trips of any length. Please contact us and we'll plan a trek for you over a suitable section of the TMB.

What's it like underfoot? Underfoot you will experience a variety of tracks and trails on the TMB. The mountainous sections most often run on single-track paths that can be rocky in places, sometimes with steps but mostly just the bare earth. Mud is not a problem in the same way as on paths in the UK, for example! Tracks are also common - perhaps gravel forest roads, ski pistes, or rough tracks for vehicles over agricultural land. There are some sections of country lanes, of which the longest is one 4.5km stretch near the tiny hamlet of les Chapieux.

Is the route obvious? The TMB is waymarked well throughout its length. Waymarks vary between countries, the Swiss signage being the clearest and most comprehensive by a small margin. However, it is essential for all parties on the TMB to have at least one competent navigator with a map and compass, for those situations where the route is not marked at a turning or where the clouds have closed in. The best maps for the route unfortunately still have mistakes, in a few places superimposing the TMB route along the wrong footpath, and being behind the times with changes to the routing. Our routecards, notes and maps give you all you need to complete the circuit under your own steam.

During each summer season, snow falls on typically two or three or more occasions. It tends to go away equally quickly and tends not to be deep at the altitude of the TMB, but for the time it remains it can make navigation even more challenging. Under a cover of snow, ground features are hidden and reliance on map and compass skills is key.

Is it technically difficult? The TMB is first and foremost a walk. There is no glacier walking, no via ferrata and no rock climbing. There are however some sections where the path crosses rocky and steep ground. In particular there are three sections on the standard route, all on the two stages above the Chamonix valley, where metal ladders or steps have been installed to make the route easier across rocky ground. The hardest two of these sections can be avoided by alternative routes, but none of them should present problems to regular hillwalkers. Please contact us and we'll be happy to describe these spots in more detail. Your joining notes contain detailed information about likely hazards on the trail.

Some of the variants on the standard TMB route cross steeper, looser and more technical walking ground than the main route. Of particular note are the Col des Fours and Fenetre d'Arpette, both of which cross steep and rocky cols requiring good balance and foot placement. Our routecards describe these variants to the trail in detail.

Unseasonal weather The typical summer's day in the Alps brings hot sun, perhaps with occasional rain or afternoon storms, but in any case paths that are clear of snow. However, fresh snowfalls occur each summer on a handful of occasions. Most often, these leave a coating of an inch or two on higher passes only, and they disappear in a day or two. However, sometimes the snow stays for longer periods and is deeper. While the TMB should be approached as a summer Alpine trek, with snow quite unlikely, it is wise to know that snow can fall even in summer.

We show this photo in order to be clear what an unseasonally wintry day can mean for the terrain underfoot. This is the TMB under a very light covering of fresh snow. It's falling, and more snow will mean white terrain everywhere.

When to go? Our Tour du Mont Blanc season runs from the start of July to the middle of September.

This short season is imposed by the weather: the chance of late-Spring snow patches remaining into late June across the higher passes, and the chance of the weather deteriorating into late September. Because we can't predict the weather for the coming summer, we have to set these dates in advance.

Where to stay

The TMB's accommodation is a major attraction of the route. At various points there are choices of mountain huts, campsites, luxurious hotels, more modest hotels, and auberges with a mix of rooms and dormitories.

Most accommodation is family-run, even in the larger places such as Courmayeur. Our TMB clients often volunteer how much they enjoy the variety of the places we book for them; we aim to give a true experience of the Alps and of the Tour du Mont Blanc. In Chamonix we book as standard our friendly and central hotels, for an unforgettable finish to the trip.

The huts on the TMB follow a common Alpine pattern, catering for big numbers of hikers in a practical and comfortable way. Dormitories are common, but private rooms are available in many of the huts too, subject to availability. (We will advise on the sleeping arrangements according to your particular schedule.) Showers are available, sometimes with a token system for a small extra payment to the warden. For food, expect a simple menu of large portions and plenty of cake, beer, coffee and soft drinks. Our standard Tour du Mont Blanc trip uses 4 welcoming huts, but we are always happy to put together 'hutty' schedules if you would like to see more of this side of the world of Alpine hiking!

City breaks after trekking

Here's a brief guide to the places and experiences on the TMB, on our normal 11-stage schedule.

Stage One We start in Les Houches , the village at the foot of the valley not far from Chamonix . (The TMB does not pass through Chamonix itself - all travel details are included in your joining notes.) The first climb, up to Col de Voza at 1,653m (5,423ft), is not too bad in the overall scheme of things, but may be a tough start for legs that have yet to fully warm up! At the col, the main route is a gentle descent to the Montjoie valley through the villages of Bionnassay, le Champel, la Villette, la Gruvaz and Tresse before the final pull up to Les Contamines . A good alternative, harder but with close views of the Bionnassay glacier, is the high-level route over Col de Tricot at 2,120m (6,955ft).

Stage Two From Les Contamines the route plots a course due South. Follow the Torrent le Bon Nant along forest tracks to the famous church of Notre Dame de la Gorge. Here the climbing begins! An initial ascent along a steep track, built by the Romans, brings you to the flat upper valley beyond la Rollaz; higher up, pass the Refuge la Balme and complete the main part of the climb, reaching Col du Bonhomme at 2,329m (7,641ft). A traverse round to the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme at 2,479m (8,133m) finishes the climbing - relax here to take in the new views to the South over the Beaufortain mountains. All that's left now is a grassy walk downhill to the hamlet of Les Chapieux .

Stage Three The next stage climbs and then descends to Rifugio Elisabetta . Along the way, the Italian border is crossed at the Col de la Seigne. Start the walk by climbing gently along a lane in the narrow trench of the Vallee des Glaciers, reaching the Refuge des Mottets. The climb to the Col starts here and is not too demanding. Arriving at the Col at 2,516m (8,255ft) the view ahead is of the highest scenic quality. It stretches as far as the Grand Col Ferret, 3 stages away, along the lengths of the Val Veni and Italian Val Ferret. On the left hand side of these valleys is the Mont Blanc massif in all its splendour, with the best view of Mont Blanc itself since leaving Chamonix. Drop down from the col to reach the Rifugio at the lip of the Vallon de la Lee Blanche, below a trio of glaciers.

Stage Four Today's destination is the Italian resort of Courmayeur . Begin by descending towards Val Veni with the huge Glacier du Miage prominent to your left. The TMB takes a high route along the Northern slopes of Mont Favre in order to gain better views of Mont Blanc across the valley. From Col Checroui the TMB descends rapidly down steep ski runs to the village of Dolonne and then Courmayeur itself. Courmayeur is a bustling and lively town with all facilities and a noticeably Italian feel, in contrast to Chamonix and the settlements met on the route so far.

Stage Five The next stage, which has much climbing, passes Rifugio Bertone on the way to Rifugio Bonatti . Options exist to make this stage easier or harder. A highlight of the day, in fact of the whole Tour, is the traverse of the long grassy ridge of Mont de la Saxe which acts as a lookout for the Mont Blanc range opposite - while this is a variant rather than the main TMB trail, we recommend it over the lower 'Armina' route for its fantastic outlook. Cross Col Sapin at 2,436m (7,992ft) and Pas Entre Deux Sauts at 2,524m (8,281ft) before dropping down to the Rifugio. Named after the famous Alpinist Walter Bonatti this is a modern and comfortable hut known for its generous and delicious food. Its position on a grassy shelf opposite the Grandes Jorasses is enough to recommend it!

Stage Six Follow the recently re-routed TMB path from Rifugio Bonatti on a traverse of the hillside, before it begins the stiff climb to Grand Col Ferret. Glacier de Pre de Bar dominates the view to the North, flowing down from Mont Dolent on the border of France, Italy and Switzerland. At the Col at 2,537m (8,323ft) the whole of your Italian adventure can be seen, from its start at Col de la Seigne. Now you are in Switzerland. Begin by descending gently to the farm buildings of la Peule, then lower down to the Swiss Val Ferret. Pass the village of Ferret to arrive in La Fouly , a calm village amidst some of the most charming scenery of the whole trek.

Stage Seven Wander down-valley past meadows, the river (la Drance de Ferret) and through woods. Walk along the top of a wooded glacial morraine, the Crete de Saleina, arriving soon after at the village of Praz de Fort. Pass les Arlaches and Issert in the valley floor. So far today the route has been gradually downhill. Now start a gentle ascent all the way through woods to Champex and its high position in a saddle between the mountains le Catogne and la Breya. This stage is the easiest and lowest of the Tour, not crossing any passes, but it is full of charm.

Stage Eight Champex might be hard to leave with its picturesque lake and calming air. The TMB splits into two for the journey to Trient : the main route climbs through woods to the alp of Bovine at 1,987m (6,519m) while an alternative route climbs higher to the Fenetre d'Arpette at 2,665m (8,743ft). Neither route is easy, but the Fenetre route involves high, rocky walking that some will find especially tough. Arrive at Col de la Forclaz directly on the Chamonix-Martigny road, or drop to the quiet Swiss village of Trient in the valley.

Stage Nine Leaving Trient, pass the hamlet of le Peuty and begin the steep climb to Col de Balme at 2,131m (6,991ft). Once at the col the nature of the TMB changes remarkably, for now you are in the realm of Chamonix and all that that entails. The view to Mont Blanc is suddenly revealed upon reaching the Col, this time from the French side, and is one that will hopefully accompany you for the next two and a half stages. The peaks, needles and rocky spires of the massif will rearrange themselves throughout your walk to Les Houches. Back to the current stage, follow the Tour over the narrow ridge of Aiguillette des Posettes at 2,201m (7,221ft). Descend along the crest to Tre-le-Champ , a hamlet from which the views of Aiguille Verte are especially good. From here it is easy to reach Argentiere , the informal centre for the upper Arve valley.

Stage Ten The next two stages make the link to Les Houches and will see you walking high above the Chamonix valley. Climb from Tre-le-Champ into the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve, giving one of your best chances to spot ibex (bouquetin) and chamoix. Pass the rock needle of Aiguillette d'Argentiere before climbing up the rocky hillside on ladders. Lac Blanc is a very worthwhile diversion. The climb to this famously scenic lake at 2,532m (7,717ft) can be incorporated into the stage or treated as an out-and-back. Either way, traverse further along the hillside to reach the hut and cable car station at La Flegere . This connects with Les Praz, between Chamonix and Argentiere in the valley below.

Stage Eleven Pick up the route at La Flegere and prepare yourself for a very scenic introduction to the day. For about 90 minutes your route takes you across the rocky hillside on an easy path, high above the forests on the North-West side of the Arve valley. Looking up at the hillside from the valley below, you wouldn't think it possible. The route follows the well-known Grand Balcon Sud. Reach the cable cars at Planpraz , connecting to Chamonix, and turn up towards Col de Brevent. Here the GR5 - from Lake Geneva to Nice - joins our route. The link from here to the summit of Le Brevent at 2,525m (8,284ft) is intriguing - it passes through a high rocky hollow and then along the steep hillside with a short section of ladders. The summit viewpoint is perhaps the best position yet from which to look at Mont Blanc, as well as the Col d'Anterne area to the North. The Brevent has a cable car link to Planpraz and Chamonix. The final part of the TMB is now beckoning, down rocky slopes past Refuge de Bellachat and further down into forests, arriving at Les Houches . This is the end of your trek!

The TMB in context

The TMB compared to treks in the UK Compared to most long-distance routes in the UK, the TMB has lower daily distances but more ascent. On the Coast to Coast route in England, for example, the average stage length is twice as long but most stages do not climb as much. An extra factor is that the TMB's altitude is higher throughout, as it is on most Alpine treks. (The highest point in England is under 1,000m whereas on the TMB even the valleys are around 1,000m!)

The TMB compared to the Walker's Haute Route and AV1 The TMB sits below the Alta Via 1 and the Haute Route in its difficulty. These are three of the classics of Alpine walking. Compared to the AV1, the TMB has more daily distance and elevation gain, but covers generally more hospitable terrain with fewer of the bold mountain settings and the steep drops to the side. The uphill walking tends to come in more concentrated chunks, with typical mornings being spent climbing to a pass, instead of the ascent being spread out during the day. Compared to the Haute Route, the TMB is notably less challenging, because the Haute Route is right at the top end of Alpine walking terrain.

Comparing our 5 big Alpine treks The Haute Route is substantially the toughest, suitable only for trekkers with particularly solid experience, balance and fitness.

The Via Alpina includes three rocky cols that approach the Haute Route's level of challenge, though the route as a whole is more forgiving. The same applies to the Adlerweg but in its case one col (the Eppzirlerscharte) stands above the rest as very difficult, and it can be skipped by descending and taking the train. The Adlerweg is notable for some long days on wide tracks.

The AV1 is more consistent in its difficulty but is especially demanding of good balance, with steep, rocky and wild situations calling for mountain experience.

The TMB is a superb all-rounder that mixes tough, solid mountain days with gentler ones, allowing trekkers to sample the harder terrain as at the Fenetre d'Arpette (a variant, shared with the Haute Route) while not requiring any extremes.

It's worth noting that each trek has different possible schedules, governing the physical difficulty, and on many days different variants affect the terrain difficulty.

Below we compare the stats of our 5 big trips:

Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc with Alpine Exploratory

Alpine Exploratory offers four self-guided options for the TMB, plus one guided trip. As well as the full circuit from Chamonix we offer half-routes which we call North and South. These end and start, respectively, in the roughly half-way resort of Courmayeur. Our weekend trip explores the final 3 sections of the trip high above Chamonix. We're also pleased to book shorter or longer sub-sections of the route according to your available dates. Please contact us to discuss options.

Our self-guided holidays give you what you need to complete the route under your own steam. We book your accommodation in a mix of hotels, huts and auberges and we give you our detailed routecards, the local maps, and lots of notes. Importantly we will advise on the ideal schedule and accommodation to suit your approach to the TMB. Our guided trips are similar but give you the benefit of an Alpine Exploratory leader to show the way.

Please ask us any time for more details. Please feel free to describe your walking experience and preferences, and we'll suggest which trek you might enjoy most.

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Benvenuti sul Tour del Monte Bianco (TMB)

3 paesi, una sola identità, 10.000 m di dislivello e circa 60 ore di cammino, 170 km di scoperta per un totale di 10 giorni di pura soddisfazione!

Prenotazione

Prenotazione online dei rifugi

Condizioni sentieri

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Il percorso del TMB e le tappe principali

Diario delle escursioni

Il diario degli escursionisti del Tour du Mont Blanc

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Preparati a partire.

Il percorso, la sicurezza, le condizioni, l'equipaggiamento: tutto ciò che serve sapere per partire per il Tour du Mont-Blanc

Il TMB e i sentieri attorno al Monte Bianco

Condizione sentieri

8 meraviglie attorno al Monte Bianco

Il Monte Bianco ed i suoi Ghiacciai

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Prudence - Sécurité en montagne par la Chamoniarde

Età e quota

Telemedicina

Séjours Transfrontaliers Espace Mont Blanc 2013

Una raccolta di video sul tema della montagna

Venite a scoprire i sentieri attorno al Monte Bianco

Tour du Mont Blanc

Alpage de Porcherey

Alpage de la Peule

Rifugio Bertone

Aggiornamento sulla condizione dei sentieri attorno al Monte Bianco

Viviamo in un ambiente naturale fragile, con una flora e una fauna eccezionali. Per limitare …

Tempo mite e temperature piacevoli in questo periodo di metà giugno. i nevai si stanno sciogliendo …,   a partire dal 14 luglio fino al 30/10/21 è vietata la circolazione in bicicletta (compresa mtm ….

Diari delle escursioni

Una bella esperienza ad ovest.

Gran bel trekking, non troppo impegnativo (dipende dai tempi e dal passo). Una bella occasione per godere di un panorama incredibile che ad ogni versante regala emozioni nuove. Noi l'abbiamo fatto tranquillamente in 8 giorni in …

Bonjour On vient de terminer le tour du mont blanc en famille avec 3 enfants de 10/11 et 13ans. Les conditions étaient excellentes. Juste un névé au Brevent où on a mis les crampons pour assurer la sécurité des enfants. …

Bonjour Je viens de terminer le TMB . Excellentes conditions météorologiques. 1 jour de pluie et col de balme brouillard et vent Des névés par endroits donc attention : col du bonhomme et brevent.et par ci par la Pour ma…

Tour del Monte Bianco – Tour du Mont Blanc

3 nazioni 7 valli 12 tappe 170 chilometri 10.000 metri di dislivello, ecco alcuni dei numeri di quello che è riconosciuto come uno dei più bei trekking d’europa e del mondo. un fantastico giro intorno alla maggiore vetta delle alpi, il tour del monte bianco conduce chi lo percorre al cospetto dei ghiacciai e delle guglie del maestoso massiccio, attraverso vallate e valichi, lungo un percorso segnalato sempre in maniera precisa ed accurata..

Numerosi rifugi e campeggi accolgono i molti escursionisti ( randonneurs , in francese) che affrontano il Tour del Monte Bianco, rendendolo luogo di incontro fra persone di ogni età e provenienza. Nelle cittadine più grandi si può, in alternativa, scegliere di soggiornare in uno dei numerosi alberghi e concedersi qualche agio in più. Le molte varianti a quello che è l’itinerario ufficiale ne permettono una minima personalizzazione, anche se la maggior parte dei trekker che lo affrontano preferisce non concedersi divagazioni, rimanendo sui sentieri indicati e rimandando ad un’altra visita le deviazioni mancate.

Lungo i sentieri, in particolar modo lontano dalle mete più turistiche, si ha spesso l’opportunità di vivere l’esperienza in completa solitudine e di assaporarne ogni aspetto con tranquillità, nonché di venire in contatto con la fauna alpina del massiccio del Monte Bianco. Nei medi o grandi centri dei fondovalle, invece, l’impatto con la “civiltà” permette di apprezzare ancora di più le emozioni che questo trekking sa concedere.

Non passerà molto tempo, infatti, che chi avrà completato il TMB si chiederà “e perché non ancora?”.

Questo sito si propone di aiutare chi sta pensando di affrontare il Tour du Mont Blanc con indicazioni e consigli per potersi organizzare al meglio; le informazioni sono raccolte dai vari siti sull’argomento, per lo più in lingua straniera, e da esperienze dirette. Chi volesse chiedere ulteriori informazioni, segnalare variazioni o suggerire modifiche, può utilizzare il modulo nella pagina dei contatti. E per sapere cosa dicono i social del tour, è anche possibile seguire la pagina facebook e quella instagram di questo sito.

Il Tour del Monte Bianco è, per gli amanti del trekking, un’avventura da affrontare almeno una volta nella vita. E per una volta che siamo fortunati ad averlo “in casa”, non esistono scusanti per non afferrare zaino e mappa e mettersi in cammino…

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Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc with Kids

Can you hike the Tour du Mont Blanc with kids? Absolutely.

However hiking the entire tour is not recommended for children under 10. Their stamina, strength and endurance are not high enough to permit long days of between 7-10 days hiking back to back, and quite frankly it’s questionable whether they would enjoy it – the Tour du Mont Blanc is challenging, even for experienced hikers. Having said that experienced hiking families with children from the age of 7 or 8 who are used to hiking regularly could hike a shorter 4 day TMB itinerary.

For outdoor families who love to walk and want to taste some of the adventure that the Tour du Mont Blanc offers, the freedom of walking from mountain hut to mountain through the heart of the Alps crossing mountain frontiers into new countries, we can however make recommendations. I hiked the TMB a couple of years ago with my 10 year old girl – we kept almost to the traditional itinerary but split the tour in two completing half one summer and the remainder the following year. We took all available public transport but it was still a hard slog with trail times between 7-10 hours each day. There are things I would do differently next time, and with this in mind have complied the following advice and itinerary for families looking to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc

Keep days short

Don’t try to stick with the traditional stages on the Tour du Mont Blanc with kids. They’re too long and what might start out exciting becomes weary and exhausting. Keep days short by analysing the route and by cutting up the trail into more manageable chunks for little legs.

Remember trail times in kilometres doesn’t give an indication of the mighty ups and downs presented on this challenging hut to hut trail. The elevation on the Tour du Mont Blanc plays a significant role on this hiking trail – many in the planning stages don’t realise the magnitude of the steep cols the trail passes over and underestimating your group’s physical abilities and strength can have serious consequences. So when you see 10km in the guidebook and think how easily your child walked the 5km return river walk with you on Sunday – it’s not that simple.

I’ve planned the perfect Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary for families looking for a hut to hut adventure in the Alps taking in some of the most spectacular scenery on the TMB but shorter days on the trail stopping at some lovely huts along the way.

Public transport

Familiarise yourself with the public transport options on the route and plan to take them. This means looking up the timetable in advance, making sure the buses or shuttles are actually running (most shuttles only run throughout the main holiday period of July and August) looking at the frequency they run and whether you’ll need specific cash (Swiss francs in Switzerland) etc. The Swiss bus timetables are notoriously difficult to decipher for anyone but the Swiss! In this case looking online is much easier than reading the bus timetable at the bus stop.

Public transport will be a life saver if you’re hiking with kids – the trail will always take longer than you think and saving legs along the boring flat bits will pay dividends later.

I’ve written about public transport post on the TMB at length and about some of the mistakes we made and how to avoid them.

Training as a family for the TMB

Expect to be spending each weekend on the weeks leading up to your Alps adventure firmly on the trail. Your kids will need to be used to spending long days outside on the trail putting a good number of kms away each day.

Start training at least 6-8 weeks before with regular walks, increasing the elevation gently until you’re tackling some really steep hills. The more they do this, their bodies and equally important, their minds will adapt.

Make sure they’re training with a small backpack. Younger children should carry the bare minimum – water, a teddy or toy, rain coat, snacks, pocket camera whilst 10 year olds should be able to carry their spare clothes, snacks, water etc.

We’ve paired up with olympic physio and Chamonix local Neil Maclean-Martin to make a training video of simple daily exercises to build strength and endurance before setting off on this epic but challenging Tour du Mont Blanc trek. This set of simple exercises can be done as a family and can give you and your kids the opportunity to talk about your upcoming trek, what it will be like and why it’s necessary to prepare their muscles.

Manage expectations

The Tour du Mont Blanc can break even the most experienced hiker. Envisage plenty of stops with your kids – factor them in. And yes there will be moaning, tears and the exhaustion. And it will be your job, amid the stunning scenery, will be to deal with them, encourage them, praise them and cajole and bribe them along the trail.

Don’t expect to hike too much per day – with the planned shorter days, enjoy the alpine surroundings – the herds of cows with clanging bells, the wild flowers, the homemade cheeses, the foreign tongue, deciphering new words and tasting new cuisine. It’s a huge exciting experience for your kids too and they will remember entirely different aspects of this holiday into adult life. My ten year old girl has etched on her memory, the baby cows adorned with huge bells, the exhilaration and fun of climbing the metal ladders on stage 10, finding a baby bird hiking through Italy. It certainly wasn’t the hiking or even the scenery!

Food & snacks

Make sure you take snacks along that you’ll know they’ll eat and of course chocolate and sweets to help encourage them when fatigue sets in.

Lightweight snacks such as biltong which are high in protein are excellent as well as dried fruits, nuts or energy bars.

Children will need good quality worn in hiking boots and lightweight hiking poles the right size for their height.

We can highly recommend Black Diamond First Strike poles specifically made for children. They are super lightweight, collapsible and durable.

The same goes for adults, clothing should be moisture wicking and lightweight. Thin layers are the way forward. Avoid cotton.

Preparation

As well as physically training, it’s important to prepare your children mentally for your walking holiday. Allow them to get involved in the planning so they know what’s involved, rather than it being all rather a shock on arrival. Hopefully you’ll be training hard in the weeks beforehand so they’ll get the gist!

Talk about the places you’ll visit, show them the map, talk about the animals they might see and the food they might eat.

Ideas like buying them their first pocket knife for the trip will go a long way – they can cut their saucisson and cheese like locals! If you’re starting off in Chamonix many shops stock the local Opinel knifes and there are junior specific ones with rounded blades. They are a great souvenir and kids love them. Take a look here.

Consider hiking with another family

Kids thrive when other kids are around. Hiking with another family can make a huge difference on stoke and moan levels.

Make sure to pair up with a like minded family with the same level of fitness and book your accommodation early to get the small dorms which could end up being a private room for you.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case).