Hiking the Alps

The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the world's classic treks. It circumnavigates the highest peak in Western Europe, passing through France, Italy, and Switzerland.

The Stats

• Distance: ~170km
• Elevation Gain: ~10,000m (more than Everest!)
• Duration: 10-12 days

The Daily Grind

You wake up in a mountain hut (Refugio), eat bread and jam, and start climbing. The views change daily: from the lush green valleys of Les Contamines to the jagged, rocky moonscape of the Col de la Seigne. The Italian side offers the best espresso you've ever had at 2,000 meters altitude.