Description

The Tour Du Mont Blanc Handbook

The second edition of the Tour Du Mont Blanc Handbook covers the trek in both directions (anti-clockwise and clockwise). Fully rewritten from scratch to provide complete information for both campers and those staying in huts, it includes absolutely everything needed to plan and hike the TMB. Includes the main route and a host of new variants (many of which are not found elsewhere).

Also includes:

• Bespoke mapping: all accommodation, facilities and transport are shown clearly on the map – perfect for planning and navigation
• Unique Itinerary Planner (both anti-clockwise and clockwise): plan a bespoke itinerary to match your ability and vacation schedule. All difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you.
• 14 different itineraries of between 5 and 12 days
• 17 exciting variants: includes new alternatives which are not available in other books
• Orientation charts: showing exactly which peaks are visible from each significant viewpoint
• Full accommodation listings: spectacularly situated mountain huts, villages and hamlets
• Complete list of camping locations and wild camping rules are explained in detail
• Travel to the trail-heads
• Equipment and travelling light
• Everything the trekker needs to know to plan the route: route descriptions, costs, budget, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more
• Information for both self-guided and guided trekkers