by Pieter@Overseashiker | Nov 16, 2019 | Switzerland, Tour du Mont Blanc
My sixth day on the Tour du Mont Blanc turned out to be the easiest part of the entire thru-hike so far. The Swiss Val Ferret has a very moderate elevation change, sweet green pastures and a nice cold lake at the end in Champex. Day 6: La Fouly – Arpette Start: La...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 25, 2019 | Italy, Switzerland, Tour du Mont Blanc
Day 5 of the Tour the Mont Blanc was beautiful and not too hard. I hiked up the Italian Val Ferret to connect with the official TMB again, climbed up the mountains and crossed the Grand Col de Ferret into Switzerland. Day 5: Tronchey – La Fouly Start: Tronchey...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 11, 2019 | Italy, Tour du Mont Blanc
Day 4 of the Tour the Mont Blanc would be the longest day of all. Along majestic glaciers, mountain tops and refreshing lakes, I hiked all the way down to Courmayeur. And up again in search of a legal campsite. I reached camp after 12 hours of hiking and a distance of...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Sep 23, 2019 | France, Italy, Tour du Mont Blanc
On day 3 of the Tour du Mont Blanc I climbed up and down the amazing number of 4 mountain passes within 23 km / 12 miles. And when I finally reached Italy, I concluded the day at a tiny museum with 5 other hikers. Day 3: Les Lacs Jovet – Col de la Seigne Start:...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Sep 15, 2019 | France, Tour du Mont Blanc
My second day on the TMB was the only part of the trail with no descent at all (apart from a few steps down now and then). It was one long climb from the village of Contamines all the way up to the stunning Lacs Jovet. Day 2: Les Contamines to Les Lacs Jovet Start:...
