Tour du Mont Blanc

The Tour du Mont Blanc or TMB is one of the most popular long-distance walks in Europe.

[1] It is also the route of an annual ultramarathon, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, which covers the entire distance at once with a time limit of 46 hours and 30 minutes.

[1] The highest points on any variant of the trail are the Col des Fours in France and the Fenêtre d'Arpette in Switzerland, both at an altitude of 2,665 m (8,743 ft).

[1] Plentiful accommodation exists along the entire route, allowing it to be broken into segments to suit any fit person.

[1] Despite the abundance of choice, the popularity of the trail can lead to problems finding accommodation, even if booking in advance.

Mt Blanc Massif from the French side of the Tour du Mont Blanc
The official TMB sign
Mont Blanc from the TMB, Aiguilles Rouges
Mont Blanc massif (west). TMB route shown dotted
Mont Blanc massif (east)