Lac Blanc In winter Lac Blanc is snow-bound and only sensibly reached on skis following an off-piste route. However, by mid to late June the snow has normally gone and the area opens up to walkers and is a must-see attraction for any visitor. Located within the Aiguilles Rouges National Reserve the lake is flanked by rocky aiguilles (needles) that glow a deep red at sunset and the area is home to a large nu Read more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Chamonix Valley Just an hour from Geneva Airport, the Chamonix Valley is easily accessible and has a large number of good hotels and restaurants located throughout the 15km long valley stretching from Les Houches to Argentiere. There ar Read more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
The Grand Pilier D’Angle The first ascent of the pilier was by James Eccles with guides Michel Payot and Alphonse Payot on 30 July 1877 during an ascent of the Peuterey ridge. The north-east face was completed by Walter Bonatti and Toni Gobbi Read more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Dôme du Goûter The Dôme du Goûter is not part of the Tour du Mont Blanc, but can be seen from the TMB trail. It is 4304m high and Mont Blanc is 4808m high. Only climbers or Alpinists will make their way to this peak en-route to the s Read more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Mont Blanc du Tacul Mont Blanc du Tacul forms part of the ‘three monts’ route to the summit of Mont Blanc. It is easily accessed from the top of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, hence its popularity. There are many mountaineering Read more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek