Day 4: Snailing in the heat
Today the trail is fairly easy (or it seemed so from the description) as we are not passing any mountain ranges. Rolling hills and cute… Read More »Day 4: Snailing in the heat
Day 3: A demanding window of d’Arpette
Today we are conquering Fenetre d’Arpette (2665m) – one of the most demanding passes of the whole route. I felt a slight tingle in my… Read More »Day 3: A demanding window of d’Arpette
Day 2: Damn windy pass again!
I remember last year a storm was approaching the pass when we made it up and so we were greeted by a crazy wind. This… Read More »Day 2: Damn windy pass again!
Day 1: Glad to be back
Imagine walking through a quiet forest, which occasionally opens the views of majestic mountains surrounding you. You know that tomorrow you’ll have those views all… Read More »Day 1: Glad to be back
Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
Tour du Mont Blanc (also known as TMB) is a circular trek around Massif of iconic Mont Blanc taking you through three countries: France, Italy… Read More »Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
TMB day 9: Never ending descents
Our final day! Mixed feelings about it as the prospect of ditching the backpack and sleeping in a nice comfy bed was very tempting, but… Read More »TMB day 9: Never ending descents
TMB day 8: The highest refuge on the trail
Only two days left! Originally this stage ends in Refuge La Flegere, which also supposedly allows camping next to it. It was closed this year,… Read More »TMB day 8: The highest refuge on the trail
TMB day 7: Take the alternative and the terror hill
Today we decided to take the alternative route via Refuge Les Grands as it seemed to be more scenic and less crowded. It turned out… Read More »TMB day 7: Take the alternative and the terror hill
TMB day 6: Very modest corner of Switzerland
After a guide from one of the private groups also told us that Fenetre d’Arpette is a definite no no, especially since we are carrying… Read More »TMB day 6: Very modest corner of Switzerland
TMB day 5: Getting lost once in a while
Today is the last day of combining two TMB stages into one and so the last relatively long day. We said goodbye to the spectacular… Read More »TMB day 5: Getting lost once in a while
TMB day 4: Our first stay in a rifugio
Today we finally got to experience what it is like to stay in a mountain hut: rooms with +30 fellow hikers, bunk beds and a… Read More »TMB day 4: Our first stay in a rifugio
TMB day 3: Best food on the trail
The morning started on a fun note with hikers sharing survival experiences with the fellow “lucky” ones camping. We did not sleep a lot but… Read More »TMB day 3: Best food on the trail