If someone says to you they are going to do the UTMB, unless they are a ultra trail runner they are probably talking about the tour du mont blanc. This is a walking trail that circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massive and usually takes 7-8 days on a normal itinerary. This mistake is often made because […]

Just a tunnel away the Aosta Valley awaits this summer loaded with gastronomy, history and activities too. We’ve made a list below of summer attractions in the Aosta valley, on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, in order of their distance from the French border. Starting with the closest ones at the top, make your […]

I was lucky enough to spend my week of work experience working in Chamonix with the Chamonix All Year team. During my time working with Chamonix All Year I shadowed each department (I was spared the maintenance team!!) in order to gain a full understanding of how they work. The whole team were very welcoming […]

Welcome back! We’ve been through the most common route of the tour du mont blanc, heading counter clockwise from les houches but what about the practicalities along the way. If you missed out on our route guide visit see part one here. Where to stay along the Tour du Mont Blanc As you can see […]

Somehow, if the idea of walking around the imposing Mont Blanc massif has wormed its way into your brain, you have probably found yourself here, reading up about the tour du mont blanc standard route and important sights along the way, along with this we will throw our top tips on how you might accomplish […]