Backpacking the Tour of Mont Blanc
Posted by Mark Richardson on Aug 03, 2015
The Tour of Mont Blanc is a circular route of about a week that circles the Mont Blanc massif rewarding the backpacker with some fantastic views of the summit and surrounding mountains. Passing through three countries the route is a succession of climbs and descents passing through and close to many alpine villages and a few towns.
Although not a remote trek by any stretch of the imagination its still a serious undertaking with considerable height gain and loss compared to some other routes I've hiked. Most people make use of the extensive hut network and you can complete the full route without ever having pitched a tent or cooked your self a meal - but its also possible to backpack the whole route camping at selected spots on the way - as I did.
This report covers how I did it - where and when we camped, resupply, getting there and back, costs and photos. If you're thinking of backpacking this route read on..
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Mark was the founder of Ultralight Outdoor Gear back in 2006 and has completed long distance backpacking routes in some of the remotest parts of the world. His favourite hikes have been Torres del Paine (full circuit), the John Muir trail and the Markha Valley trail (Ladakh, India). Although semi-retired Mark has not lost any enthusiasm for minimalist backpacking and is tackling Scotland’s Munros choosing multi-day backpacking routes over the more usual guide book excursions. |
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