Mont Blanc Circuit Hike

We hike to la flégère 6150 where we come to an amazing high path known as the grand balcon.

Mont blanc circuit hike.

On the hike you will gain splendid views of some of the highest mountains in western europe as well as glaciers and alpine meadows. Today we begin our spectacular journey on a trail beneath the aiguilles rouges red peaks a crystalline mountain massif opposite the mont blanc range. Mont blanc the highest peak in western europe reaches over 15 770 feet with magnificent valleys of its massif stretching into france italy and switzerland. Hiking counterclockwise saves the best views of mont blanc for the end.

The tour du mont blanc or tmb is one of the most popular long distance walks in europe. The tour du mont blanc is one of europe s best hikes and is a classic alpine trek. Set out on an incredible 10 day. The tour du mont blanc is one of the most popular long distance treks in europe approximately 170 k in length with an accumulation of 9 500m of height gain.

With nearly 10 000m of cumulative descent and ascent it is usually completed in a number of days. The trail circumnavigates mont blanc 4810m crossing through france italy and switzerland. The best time of year to hike the tour du mont blanc is from mid june to early september. The full circuit takes you on a 170 kilometre journey around the mont blanc mountain range with an accumulation of 10 000m of height gain and descent.

The highest point reached is 2 665 meters. The tour du mont blanc is one of the oldest treks in the world and considered one of most beautiful. It circles the mont blanc massif covering a distance of roughly 170 kilometres 110 mi with 10 kilometres 6 2 mi of ascent descent and passes through parts of switzerland italy and france. The trail will be less busy in september but the weather is less reliable.

Hike on the grand balcon with views of the mont blanc massif. It is considered one of the classic long distance hiking trails. It often features in top 10 hikes in the world lists. The tour du mont blanc is a 170 km trek that encompasses the whole of the mont blanc massif.

Late june is the more beautiful and quiet time of year but you may have some snow leftover up high to deal with. July and august are the peak months because of the weather.