The Tour du Mont Blanc is Western Europe’s most famous, globally recognised hiking trail. A clockwise route of the Tour du Mont Blanc is professionally organised by Salamander Adventures, who provide an eleven day hiking trip of the region. The trail is staged over an 165km circular route through the most accessible routes at an average altitude of 2000m around the Mont Blanc massif. The trail covers an incredible 165km of walking around the Mont Blanc massif, at an average altitude of 2000m. The Tour du Mont Blanc adventure is professionally equipped and are proud to provide inclusive accommodation, luggage and meal provision no matter the trail option. The views throughout the Tour du Mont Blanc are dramatic and must be seen to be believed. The tour transfers flight parties to the famous Chamonix Valley, before taking their first trek along situated between Les Houches and Chamonix to the aweinspiring Lac Blanc (2352m). The trek starts in Les Houches, followed by Argentieres in France. The famous Bovine route reaches Champex in Switzerland by the fifth day. Taking the dramatic Grand Col Ferret over the Italian border, the walking party reach La Palud, a village on the outskirts of Courmayeur to take a welldeserved rest day. The fully inclusive, and conveniently planned Tour du Mont Blanc is please to offer three main options in regards to budget; they are passionate about the tour and most will find a suitable tour that suits their needs. The Tour du Mont Blanc beholds vivid green pastures, crystalclear lakes, ancient forests and glacier formations with the evermagnificent backdrop of the Mont Blanc massif, providing a sense of omniscience with each step. The Tour du Mont Blanc organises accommodation with each daily stage. The distance per day is built up slowly to ensure fitness levels increase over the eleven day tour. It is a priority for the Tour du Mont Blanc to ensure enthusiasm giving ample comfort, sustenance and rest each evening. La Palud is a perfect village on the outskirts of Courmayeur. It is the Tour du Mont Blanc’s restday destination for the six and seventh nights of the Tour. The village of La Palud (1300m) is the starting point for the Skyway Monte Bianco, which utilises the highest and most expensive technology currently in use to transport nonclimbers to the higher altitudes of the Mont Blanc massif in a fully revolving, scenic cable car. The Punta Helbronner is the final destination of the Monte Bianco Skyway, reaching 3466m. From here there is easy recognition of nearby Valle Blanche, Monte Blanc and even the Matterhorn on a clearer day. La Palud is perfectly situated for a perfect day to unwind. A highlight, for many, is the nearby thermal spa, located in Valle d’Aosta’s PreSaintDidier. The natural hot springs flow from the mountain at 37 degrees, and are said to improve skin, circulation and rheumatic disorders due the rich iron content of the mountain properties. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a rare gem, full of imposing beauty and the perfect place to experience cultures enriched in a scenic paradise, proud and pure. Bookings for 2017 are now available from June to September. Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc is a simply unforgettable accomplishment to remember and cherish, forever.
