The ultimate Alpine trek, the Tour du Mont Blanc takes you up high into the Alps and around the highest mountain in Western Europe. Exploring 3 different countries this trek stays in remote mountain huts, each bringing their own charm. We’re sure you’ve got lots of questions about the Tour Du Mont Blanc Trek, so here are 5 of our most frequently asked questions about this infamous route.

Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc generally takes around 12-14 days depending on the route you choose and how you’re travelling. If you’re short on time we recommend our best of the Tour du Mont Blanc trek, which takes you along the most scenic stages of the route but in just 8 days of trekking. You can also go self-guided as well as join a guided departure.

If you’ve never done a walking holiday in France before then the Tour du Mont Blanc is a great challenging introduction to the wonderful world of alpine trekking. However, it is tough with even the easier trips require you to be a good weekend walker before setting off. For those looking for more of a challenge then our Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc is a hefty Grade 9, suitable for experienced walkers with a good level of fitness and will require training before departing.

The short answer is yes. You will be climbing high up over mountain passes before descending back down to verte alpine meadows. It will be steep at times, but it is forgiving and you will find flatter sections.

Altitude is unlikely to affect you along the Tour du Mont Blanc. However, our Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc Trek does reach 2,800m, which can bring on some symptoms. So we recommend learning a bit about altitude and if on a guided tour make sure you let your leader know if you ever develop any symptoms.

You can certainly do half of the Tour du Mont Blanc trek, our Best of trek takes in the highlights of the tour in just 8 days. However, if time is an issue then why not look at the full range of walking holidays in France for something maybe shorter, but jsut as rewarding.