GR5: Geneva to Nice
The most famous section of GR5 is a trek through the French Alps from Geneva lake to Nice. This post is a comprehensive guide for… Read More »GR5: Geneva to Nice
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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 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
TMB day 2: It’s so beautiful here & hold the tent!
This was one of my favourite sections of the whole hike. Our backs recovered from yesterday and we were ready to conquer the trail again.… Read More »TMB day 2: It’s so beautiful here & hold the tent!
TMB day 1: A better alternative & my poor back
Here we go! It’s 6:30 AM and we are ready to kick off the TMB, which officially starts in the centre of Les Houches (yes,… Read More »TMB day 1: A better alternative & my poor back
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