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 nuRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Punta Baretti Punta Baretti is 4013m high and is one of the main ridges leading up from the Val Veny on the Italian side of Mont Blanc. The mountain is much steeper on the south side, compared to slopes over-looking Chamonix on the noRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Pointe Helbronner Pointe Helbronner is an obvious summit that can be easily seen from Courmayeur and La Palud,where many trekkers stay on the Tour du Mont Blanc. It forms part of the Alpine mountain border between France and Italy. Most hRead 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-routRead 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 anRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
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