Tag Hiking
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!
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 shortcuts: how to cut days and get going
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.
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…
Hiking the Alta Via 2 of the Dolomites — A trekking guide’s personal journey
A trekking guide shares her personal journey on the Alta Via 2 of the Dolomites — wild passes, Marmolada, Pisciadù and the success of new itinerary for 2026
Watch What to Pack for your hike
This packing video covers everything you will need to carry in your backpack for the TMB, Alta Via 1 or Haute Route. By Happy Tracks Co-owner and guide Joel.
Essential TMB Packing List : Pack Smart, Hike Happy
In this guide, we’ll share our ultimate TMB packing list, along with a few extra tips and tricks. First we’ll highlight which equipment is essential, then we’ll look at how to pack your bag and make it lighter. All the…
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…
What is a mountain refuge : everything you need to know
If you’re hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Haute Route, or one of the Alta Via trails, you’ll probably stay in a mountain refuge. Perched high above the valleys, these remote huts are a defining character of hiking in…
Forest Flowers
Along the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), you'll see a huge variety of forest flowers. In this post, we showcase five of our favourite "subalpine" flowers, which are typically seen in the forest sections of the TMB. This post is the first in a series of three, which categorises flowers depending on their altitude.