At 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western
Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail
(105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through
France, Italy and Switzerland, is the most popular long distance walk in
Europe. 62 maps - 12 town and village plans and 50 large-scale walking
maps - at 1:20,000 - showing route times, gradients, where to stay,
interesting features Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the
105 mile (168km) route in its entirety, or sampling the highlights on
day walks and short breaks Practical information for all budgets - where
to stay (campsites, gîtes, hostels, B&Bs, lodges and hotels), where to
eat, what to see Comprehensive background information - the Alps, flora
and fauna, the history of mountaineering and trekking in the region and
the conquest of Mont Blanc in 1786 by Bourrit and Balmat Full public
transport information - for all access points Climbing Mont Blanc -
practical information, guides, the route to the top