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Have you ever heard of a trail called the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)?
\nThe TMB is a long-distance hiking route that starts and ends in Chamonix, France, and traverses the mountains surrounding Mont Blanc\u2014the highest peak in Europe\u2014across three countries.
\nIt is one of the most popular hiking trails in Europe, attracting hikers from all over the world every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Hiiker<\/a>\n\n\n\n

From August 29 to September 7, 2024, I took on this hike myself over the course of 10 days. It turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences among all the hikes I\u2019ve done so far, so I\u2019d like to share it here.
\nWhether you love hiking or are not particularly interested in it, I hope this experience can inspire your future travel or trekking plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Itinerary Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Day<\/th>Route<\/th><\/tr>
0<\/td>Arrival in Chamonix<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Les Houches \u2192 Les Contamines<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Col du Bonhomme<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Les Mottets<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Into Italy<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Courmayeur<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Into Switzerland<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Champex<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Trient<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Montroc<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Lac Blanc<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Day 0: Arrival in Chamonix (France)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To start the TMB early on Day 1 in the best possible condition, I arrived in Chamonix the day before.
\nFrom Amsterdam, where I live, it takes about 1.5 hours by plane to Geneva Airport, and then around 2 hours by bus to Chamonix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this season, many people come to the Alps for hiking, so it was common to see travelers carrying trekking gear at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamonix is well known for winter sports, but in summer it\u2019s also a hub for hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and trail running.
\nWhen I arrived, there was even a trail running event happening, and the town was lively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I stayed in an Airbnb in Les Houches, close to the starting point of the TMB. I checked my gear and went to bed early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1: Les Houches \u2192 Les Contamines-Montjoie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first day of the TMB begins in Les Houches, heading toward Les Contamines-Montjoie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n