The essential guidebook to the 105-mile Tour of Mont Blanc trek in the Alps One of the best of the world's classic walks which circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif in about eleven days through France Switzerland & Italy The walk has all the excitement of the high mountains yet none of the worry of altitude sickness It crosses numerous cols with stunning views of spectacular snow & rock peaks & accommodation along the route is plentiful The 'official' Tour du Mont Blanc follows an established route around the main block of mountains containing not only Mont Blanc but its principal allied summits such as Aiguille Verte Aiguille du Chardonnet Aiguille du Gouter Dent du Geant Grandes Jorasses Aiguille d' Argentiere Mont Dolent & numerous others The author describes the tour both in the traditional 'anti-clockwise' direction & the 'clockwise' direction There are several alternative routes that subsequently link & these are also described The routes have been created to give the very best perspective & appreciation of the whole region At every opportunity recommendations are made that will bring the walker into closer contact with the area This guide is in full colour with points of interest accommodation details & overview maps for every stage along with details of the natural & cultural history of the region There are also routes around Courmayeur & Arnuva & to Lac Blanc as well as essential practical information on travel to & around the Mont Blanc Massif mountain safety languages currency & more The result is an ideal companion to take on one of the world's greatest mountain adventures