Category Tour du Mont Blanc

TMB follows the classic route through France, Italy and Switzerland. It starts in Les Houches, by Chamonix in France

Bright flowers of Rhododendron ferrugineum next to some hikers on the TMB with Mont Blanc snow capped mountain in the background

Look down! Early-season TMB flowers

For wildflowers, the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) can be thought of as four distinct worlds stacked on top of one another. Over a typical day, the TMB flowers change dramatically as you climb. From fragrant valley meadows buzzing with…

TMB Food : French Cheese

TMB Food : make it more than just a hike!

In this guide, we’ll detail which TMB food you should add to your must-try list! The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) offers far more than spectacular hiking. It’s also one of Europe’s most rewarding culinary journeys, especially because it passes…

Wolves in Chamonix

Wolves in Chamonix

In 2020, the Chamonix valley lost a number of sheep to wolf attacks. Since then, wolves in Chamonix have become a hot topic. And despite various protective measures, they have not been put off. It seems they’re here to stay,…

Happy Hikers jumping in Val Ferret, guided Tour du Mont Blanc

Typical TMB day : all you need to know

As experienced, local guides, we know what a typical TMB day looks like! We have hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) many times, in June, July, August and September. Below you will find a “description of a typical day…