Walking the Tour du Mont-Blanc

The most popular long distance walk in Europe has to be the Tour du Mont Blanc!

What is it?
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km walk which circles the Mont Blanc Massif, passing through three countries - France, Italy and Switzerland. It has approximately 11km of ascent and descent in total.

How long does it take?
The Tour du Mont Blanc usually takes between 9 and 12 days, although the record set by the winner of the 2006 Ultratrail took 20 hours!

What time of year is best?
The ideal time for the TMB is June to October.

Before June, there may still be snow on the higher sections. In July and August, the weather can vary dramatically with thunderstorms developing rapidly in the late afternoon.

How fit do we need to be?
You should be capable of hiking 5-7 hours per day on rocky terrain covering on average 10 miles per day. Elevation ascents and descents average approximately 1000 metres per day. If you are not comfortable doing the Snowdon Horseshoe or Ben Nevis, then you may not enjoy the TMB.

We suggest that a few months of walking, mountain biking, and hiking in the mountains should help prepare you for your trek.

Where do we stay?
There are various hotels, auberges, and mountain refuges en-route. It is a good idea to book these in advance. Chamonix tourist office can supply you with a list of accommodations around the TMB.

What maps do we need?
We suggest the IGN 1:25,000 maps. Two maps cover the whole TMB. These are numbers 3531ET and 3630OT.

How does Maison Jaune fit in our itinerary?
Maison Jaune is situated right on the TMB in Les Houches. This makes it the ideal base camp for your tour. You can enjoy a couple of nights stay in luxury before you set off, leave any luggage you don’t want to carry with you at the chalet, and then finish your trip relaxing your aching muscles in our hot tub, and perhaps enjoy a couple of days visiting Chamonix and its surroundings.

Our double or twin rooms cost 65 euros per night, and we can offer you a 3 course evening meal for 20 euros per person (please book in advance). Our continental breakfast costs 7 euros per person.


   


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Friday, 22nd March 2008
Over 60 cms of fresh snow at chalet level!


Sunday, 24th February 2008
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Wednesday, 20th February 2008
Still fantastic weather here!
Suntans all round - but the piste is still holding strong

Friday, 1st February 2008
More snow at chalet level!!
Plus, more forecast next week!

Thursday, 24th January 2008
Kandahar is being prepared!!
The Chamonix World Cup Downhill looks like it will get great weather this Saturday!

Wednesday, 16th January 2008
More fresh snow last night!!
Fantastic skiing today!
Empty pistes! Fresh off-piste!

Saturday, 12th January 2008
Lots of fresh snow this morning!!
Plus more forecast!... also, the Kandahar is being prepared for the World Championship Downhill!

Saturday, 15th December 2007
Les Houches ski station is open!!
Nice early start to the season!

Monday, 10th December 2007
Absolutely dumping with snow!!
Saturday, 8th December 2007
More fresh snow at chalet level!
Shed loads up high!... Plus, we are heading out for the first ski tour up Prarion for the season. 09:27am

Monday, 3rd December 2007
It's snowing again!!
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Wednesday, 14th November 2007
Woke up to six inches of fresh powder.
Plus it's still snowing!!! 08:30am

Friday, 9th November 2007
First snow arrived in Les Houches today.
2 weeks earlier than last year! Very promising...

Thursday, 16th October 2007
We put the icicle lights up on the chalet - preparing for Winter
Monday, 8th October 2007
15 million euro investment in Les Houches
4 new chair lifts, 2 snow parks, 2 beginners areas, 1 gondola, more snow cannons...

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