Mont Blanc Circuit Hike

We hike to la flégère 6150 where we come to an amazing high path known as the grand balcon.

Mont blanc circuit hike.

The tour du mont blanc is one of the oldest treks in the world and considered one of most beautiful. The trail circumnavigates mont blanc 4810m crossing through france italy and switzerland. Mont blanc the highest peak in western europe reaches over 15 770 feet with magnificent valleys of its massif stretching into france italy and switzerland. It often features in top 10 hikes in the world lists.

The tour du mont blanc is a 170 km trek that encompasses the whole of the mont blanc massif. Hiking counterclockwise saves the best views of mont blanc for the end. The tour du mont blanc is one of the most popular long distance treks in europe approximately 170 k in length with an accumulation of 9 500m of height gain. The best time of year to hike the tour du mont blanc is from mid june to early september.

The highest point reached is 2 665 meters. The trail will be less busy in september but the weather is less reliable. Trekking through three alpine regions within france italy and switzerland circumnavigating the mighty mont blanc which stands at 4810m. Expect captivating views delicious food and genuine alpine experiences.

Hike on the grand balcon with views of the mont blanc massif. July and august are the peak months because of the weather. Camp along the route to save as much as 50 per day but spend at least a few nights in mountain huts and inns to immerse yourself in the local flavor. It circles the mont blanc massif covering a distance of roughly 170 kilometres 110 mi with 10 kilometres 6 2 mi of ascent descent and passes through parts of switzerland italy and france.

The full circuit takes you on a 170 kilometre journey around the mont blanc mountain range with an accumulation of 10 000m of height gain and descent. Set out on an incredible 10 day. Late june is the more beautiful and quiet time of year but you may have some snow leftover up high to deal with. With nearly 10 000m of cumulative descent and ascent it is usually completed in a number of days.

It is considered one of the classic long distance hiking trails. Today we begin our spectacular journey on a trail beneath the aiguilles rouges red peaks a crystalline mountain massif opposite the mont blanc range.