12/26/2023 0 Comments Kilometre vertical du mont blanc![]() These cute, large ground squirrels are found between 800 and 3,200 m up. Marmots can often be seen sunning themselves on a rocky outcrop or scuttling over the alpine prairies. Whilst neither are dangerous, they are wild animals and must be left alone. Chamois horns are shorter and straighter, just hooked at the tips. Boquetin males can weigh up to 100 kg and have large curved horns while the females are smaller and tend to live in groups. Look out for chamois and boquetins on your trek, they are wild mountain goats, often seen perching, incredibly, on the sides of the steep mountains. ![]() With mountain refuges and huts scattered throughout though, you can really tailor your itinerary to suit yourself and your capabilities, after all this is supposed to be fun so take your time to appreciate and enjoy your new wallpaper! There are also some route variants, mainly high routes versus the traditional route and sometimes you can cut corners a bit, but while some complete the trek in 4 days, this is very difficult, 8 days or 11 days is the norm, which equates to around 15 to 21 km of hiking a day, plus the upping and downing….you get my drift. The mighty and majestic Mont Blancįor the TMB you don’t need to be an ultra hiker or top athlete, although with 10,000 m of ascent and descent along its 170 km track you do need to be pretty fit and have some good footwear. You could well be a million miles from humanity and its Uncle. Then there is the crisp mountain air, especially in the morning, cooling your lungs as you inhale deeply, the serenity of the landscape, the captivating feeling of peace and of being at one with nature, the dangerous, natural beauty that can only be found high up in the mountains. The views from the ridges of the high mountains of the Northern Alps are simply too awesome to describe, the white peaks, that seem to go on for ever, standing out vividly against the deep blue sky, the rocky crevices and steep, sharp slopes of these massifs make you feel like you are walking on the top of the world. The Tour of Mont Blanc, or the TMB as it is affectionately known, is an iconic trek showcasing awesome mountain scenery and giving a glimpse into what alpine life of yesteryear must have been like. With hiking becoming more and more popular and new trails springing up all the time, deciding which one to choose from has never been more difficult, especially if you are a procrastinator, like myself! Yet one of the most popular treks, usually right up there, in the ‘top hikes of the world’ lists is fairly close to home and is a doable hike for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and a ‘can do’ attitude.
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