The Tour du Mont Blanc —also known as the TMB— is the classic trek circling the Mont Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe and the Alps. In this video, Alpenwild guide, Chloe Georges, shares tips for how to prepare and condition yourself for hiking the TMB. She gives special attention to using trekking poles and adapting your steps for the steep uphill and downhill sections on the TMB.

The TMB is a strenuous trek and should not be taken lightly. You can expect to hike 6 to 8 hours a day on good trails with some steep ascent and descent averaging 2,500 to 4,200 vertical feet per day at an elevation up to 9,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level. Daily mileage ranges from 7 to 12.5 miles, daily vertical ascent ranges from 2325 to 4250 feet, and daily vertical descent ranges from 1745 to 4330 feet.
To have the most enjoyable experience possible on the TMB you need to make sure that you are well prepared. We recommend starting your training no later than 3 months before your trek begins. Practice hikes are going to be the best way to prepare you for this challenge. If you live in a flatter area or closer to sea level without access to practice hikes, then we recommend practicing on any artificial incline that you can. Machines like ellipticals, treadmills, and stair steppers are going to be a huge help!




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