Packing for the TMB was my first big challenge. Just to be clear, I don’t have a reputation for travelling light. Quite the opposite. I …
How I packed light for the Tour du Mont Blanc
Hiking
TMB – Day 6 – Refuge le Peuty to Chamonix finish
We were heading for our TMB finish in Chamonix. This turned out to be almost as long as our longest day and, without doubt, the hardest.
TMB – Day 5 – Auberge des Glaciers to Refuge le Peuty
Day 5 on the TMB turned out to have lots of runnable sections to reach the Refuge de la Peuty. Whilst it was our longest …
TMB – Day 4 – Rifugio Bonatti to Auberge des Glaciers
Today was our relative rest day on the TMB. Despite the border crossing into Switzerland, it was our shortest day in distance and with the …
TMB – Day 3 – Cabane du Combale to Rifugio Bonatti
We started out in the rain, but were chased by blue sky. With the clouds breaking across the mountains and the sun lighting up the glaciers, we couldn’t keep the smiles off our faces.
TMB – Day 2 – Refuge de la Balme to Cabane du Combale
Day 2 was a big day with a massive climb over the Col de Seigne and into Italy. The Cabane du Combale was the reward for our now tired legs.
TMB – Day 1 – Les Houches to Refuge de la Balme
After 12 months of planning, we were off! A 27.5km day, and we couldn’t wait for our first mountain hut overnight experience of the tour, at Refuge de la Balme.
My fastpacking adventure on the Tour du Mont Blanc
In July 2025, I fastpacked the Tour du Mont Blanc with my husband over 5 nights and 6 days. Without a doubt, it was an amazing experience; we loved every minute!
Icy summer adventures on the Aletsch Glacier Trail
Peace and quiet are just steps away from the cable car summits in the Aletsch Arena. Follow hiking trails long and short across the rugged ridgelines dotted with alpine flowers and unforgettable picnic spots.
The Niederhorn – a ridge hike full of surprises
The breathtaking ridge hike to the Gemmenalphorn is surprisingly rugged and rocky. It combines the very best of Switzerland – a mountain ridge hike with a lake view, ibex, cows and alpine flowers.