Comments on: How To Pack For Tour du Mont Blanc – Without Breaking Your Back

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:33:20 +0000

In reply to Lisa. @Lisa he average temperatures are between -2°C and 22°C (28°F – 72°F) in July and August. It’s slightly cooler in June and September.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:54:05 +0000

We have reserved our 10-day hike with you for July 2020. The pictures of the hikers, and your recommended clothing layers do not show any ‘colder temperature’ jackets. What is the average temperature range for the hike ? Thank you.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:15:40 +0000

In reply to Betsy Bowers. @Betsy - thank you for kind words and recommendation. I haven't tried a pStyle but am curious to try it now. Thanks for the recommendation.

By: Betsy Bowers

Betsy Bowers — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:06:01 +0000

Hi Laurel! This is a wonderful site and your packing list is very helpful. I have one additional item that is a must-have for women. I purchased a pStyle and it is a game-changer. I no longer have to practically undress, feel exposed to insects and tickley grass or brush or wait painfully for the next legitimate bathroom. I can now stand up to pee! I never hike or bike without it!

Betsy

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:29:39 +0000

In reply to Lauren.

@Lauren – You need to notify the refuges in advance otherwise it will be much more difficult. (Our tour company does this when we make the reservation). Even with doing so, there were 2 times I only got a salad for dinner which wasn’t exactly filling after hiking all day. For the packed lunches, they don’t have gluten-free bread so I often got 4 apples as a lunch. I’d bring extra protein bars/snacks as a backup. Hope that helps.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:21:19 +0000

Hi Laurel,
I also have celiac and want to do this trip with my husband. How difficult was it to find food you could eat at the refuges? How much did you have to bring with you? Any guidance in this regard would be much appreciated! Thanks so much,
Lauren

By: Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:13:31 +0000

In reply to Shelly Hall.

@Shelly – Great to hear that you’re doing the TMB. It’s a fantastic tour. We only provide the detailed day-day instructions to clients who book the self-guided tour. I’d recommend a good map, and bringing a mobile phone. Best of luck.

By: Shelly Hall

Shelly Hall — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:11:10 +0000

Hello! Thank you for the helpful article. I have been researching this trek for months when I decided to go, and I’m leaving in two days! I am looking to purchase the trail directions that are provided by self tour company, not the entire booking service. Is that a possiblity? I’m just a touch worried about getting lost in the wilderness by myself! Also, because I am by myself, I plan to cover more country and complete the tour in six days. Please message me!

By: Laurel

Laurel — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 17:16:47 +0000

In reply to P.

@P – My company organises self-guided tours; https://monkeysandmountains.com/tour-du-mont-blanc-self-guided/ but our insurance requires us to have 2 or more hikers. There could be some co. that organize self-guided tours for one person but I’m not aware if there are.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 17:09:29 +0000

In reply to Hunter.

@Hunter Glad that you found it useful. We do have a list of huts that we recommend but we reserve this for our clients who do our self-guided tours which you can find here: https://monkeysandmountains.com/tour-du-mont-blanc-self-guided/. I definitely recommend booking as far in advance as possible. Some of the private double accommodation is already full for July and August.