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Explore our selection of articles... From trail conditions and route advice, to local events and seasonal highlights, our team shares practical information to help you plan your adventure.
Haute Route : How tough are the trails, really?
What do the technical and exposed trails on the Haute Route look like? Let's look together...
TMB Conditions August 2026 : peak summer!
August TMB conditions: hot, busy and dry, with trail updates, water advice and tips from our guides, including why setting off before sunrise can help.
TMB Conditions July 2026 : Summer in full swing
Get the latest July 2026 TMB conditions, including snow, trail conditions, weather, water, and what to expect when hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Hiking in heat : 5 simple ways to cool down
Hiking in the heat this summer? Read these 5 simple tips, from our hiking guides and backed by science!
Mountain Etiquette: How to keep the culture going
Whether you’re hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Haute Route, an Alta Via, or any other long-distance trail in the Alps, you’ll quickly notice that mountain culture is built on mutual respect. Mountain etiquette is simply the way that…
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…
June 2026 TMB CondItions : The Great Melt Begins
A few of our TMB groups have already completed their tour, so it’s time to share our June TMB conditions report! You can read our May conditions report here, which includes a detailed overview of the winter season. If you’re…
Training for the Haute Route : When Life Gets Busy
We caught up with Tim and Helen, a couple in their 60s training for the Haute Route. They hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc in 2019 and they ran marathons in their 40s and 50s. But over the past ten…
Skip tmb days : how to get back on track
Need to skip a stage on the Tour du Mont Blanc? This guide explains how to skip TMB days using local buses, trains and taxis, helping you adapt your itinerary safely and get back on track when plans change.
May 2026 TMB Conditions – Eyes on high passes
It’s here! Our first TMB conditions report of 2026! Make sure to bookmark our main Trail Updates page so you can get more information next month! If you’re hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) this year, now is the…