Tour du Mont Blanc NGS

Located in the northwetern Alps, between the Aosta Valley and Haute-Savoie, Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Europe at 4,808 meters (15,774 feet). The central part of the Mont Blanc Massif, always snow-covered, consists of a mountain range that crosses Italy, France, and Switzerland. The Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) runs counterclockwise with start and finish in Les Houches, France. It covers approximately 170 km with clear signage, a 10,000-meter elevation gain (positive and negative), and takes 10 to 12 days to walk passing through France, Switzerland, and Italy. Travelers will have a chance to admire the spectacular landscapes: vast glacier areas, meadows rich in diverse flora, fascinating lunar-like rock landscapes, alpine pastures, charming villages, and refuges offering a comfortable place to rest The Tour du Mont-Blanc Topographic Map Guide booklet makes a perfect traveling companion when traversing this famous routes. A detailed description of each trail section is included that tells travelers about the many landmarks encountered along the way. Every Great Treks map is printed on Backcountry Tough waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full Lat/Long grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation. Every map purchase helps support the National Geographic Society, an impact driven, nonprofit organization with global reach that uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world