MONT BLANC
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Start: Les Houches
Finish: Chamonix
Duration: 6-12 days
Distance: 170 km (105 miles)
Difficulty: Challenging
Countries: France, Italy, Switzerland
The Tour du Mont Blanc is an iconic hiking trail that circles the Mont Blanc massif, traversing through France, Italy, and Switzerland in a roughly 170-kilometer loop. It's renowned for its breathtaking vistas of towering peaks, glacier-carved valleys, and enchanting alpine meadows.
Trekkers encounter charming mountain villages, unique ecosystems, and challenging terrain while being treated to the cultural richness of the region's alpine traditions and local cuisine. The trail's combination of natural beauty, physical challenge, and cultural immersion makes it a bucket-list adventure for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.