Tour du Mont Blanc PDF Camping

Say goodbye to the stress of planning and hello to the Tour du Mont Blanc Camping trip of a lifetime!

Despite being arguably the best trekking trail in Europe, planning the TMB is a real hassle.

👉 Enjoy this PDF to help you plan your camping spots along the Tour du Mont Blanc trek. You can read the full details here: 👉 Camping Guide to the Tour Du Mont Blanc Hike.

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Tour du Mont Blanc PDF Camping

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Navigating the Tour du Mont Blanc means traversing international borders and a mosaic of local jurisdictions, all with unique camping regulations. It’s wise to inquire about the specific camping policies at each refuge and village you encounter. Also, always seek permission from landowners before setting up your tent on their land.

Here’s a general guideline to the camping rules across the three countries you’ll cross:

• In France, you’re allowed to bivouac from sunset until sunrise.
• Italy permits bivouacking above 2,500 meters, also from sunset to sunrise.
• In Switzerland, bivouacking is not allowed.

Final Verdict: Ways to Book a Hut to Hut Hiking Trip

Best to Hike Your Own Pace but Forgo Logistical Challenge

Self-Guided Tour Planning Service

• [Self-Guided] - You're on your own once you start
• Must book in Oct to Jan of year prior to hike
• Fully done for you route
• Service finds and books your huts
• Maps provided on app

9.2

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What we liked: The logistics of the TMB and other hut to hut hikes can be very daunting, especially if you don't speak Italian and French. 

Note: Lesser known trails are often easier to book.  

Pros

• Ease of route
• No finding or dealing with huts
• Tapping into expertise
• No waiting for slow hikers
• No feeling rushed if you're slower

Cons

• Less control of dates
• No guide on the trail
• Unknown - you didn't "plan"

Best for Beginners & Social People

Guided Group Tour : 4 Days

• small groups (<10 typically)
• local Chamonix guides
• all transfers/breakfast/dinner/accommodations included
• airport transfer included
• stay in the insanely beautiful Rifugio Bonatti and other huts at high elevation

8.8

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What we liked:  Designed for busy people that want to experience the highlights of the Tour du Mont Blanc without having to take 2 weeks of their precious vacation time.  Everything is done-for-you and you can show up and relax in the most stunning mountains. 

Note: The standard price includes shared rooms in the huts.

Pros

• All transfers included
• Best price for a guided trip
• Local Chamonix Guides

Cons

• At the mercy of group pace
• Not the full circuit

Best on a Budget

DIY: Book Your Own Huts

• Cheapest Option
• Most Freedom
• Take side excursions as you like

7.8

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What we liked: The challenge of it.  It's so fun to route plan, find trails and the huts you want.  Often it's not the expense saved, but the learning of the trail while planning that is satisfying. 

Note: Be prepared to spend some time with spreadsheets and wait weeks for replies from hut owners. 

BONUS:  Click on the link to watch my 10 part video series on HOW to book a hut to hut trip.  It's a Dolomites hut trip but it's basically the same process for TMB. 

Pros

• Cheapest option
• Most freedom
• Learn the Trail by planning

Cons

• Time suck
• You must be organized
• Map skills are essential

Most Freedom

Camping

• campgrounds can be crowded
• reservations often needed in advance
• Wild camping is prohibited or limited by elevation

6.5

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Not really my favorite thing for hut to hut trails in Europe. The huts are quite often the best part of the hiking trip and the rules are so complicated about wild camping.

Pros

• Price is good
• Quiet
• More Flexibilty

Cons

• Wild camping is tricky
• Rules change
• harder and heavier pack