{"id":1507,"date":"2022-10-26T04:20:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T04:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/26\/taking-it-easy-on-the-tour-du-mont-blanc-rick-steves-travel-blog\/"},"modified":"2022-10-26T04:20:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T04:20:15","slug":"taking-it-easy-on-the-tour-du-mont-blanc-rick-steves-travel-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/26\/taking-it-easy-on-the-tour-du-mont-blanc-rick-steves-travel-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking it Easy on the Tour du Mont Blanc \u2013 Rick Steves’ Travel Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While the Tour du Mont Blanc is demanding, it\u2019s not a very tough hike. It\u2019s simply lengthy, with a number of altitude acquire and loss, and all the time scenic. On my latest trek across the mountain with three buddies, it appeared every of us had a weak spot: knees, toes, or lungs. For some, the problem was the uphill half, and for others (with weak knees), it was going downhill. We simply took it straightforward, with a number of little breaks.<\/p>\n

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David, Sue, Shelley, and I shared your entire hike on Mont Blanc. But to be free to go our personal tempo, we usually discovered it finest to hike as {couples} slightly than as a foursome. It\u2019s actually vital to have the ability to cease and relaxation with no concern for what the others need or want. Our mantra was, \u201cWe\u2019re here to hike \u2014 to enjoy the moment, the trail, the mountains \u2014 not to race to the hotel.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For lengthy climbs, regular, smaller steps are finest. The path could possibly be actually rocky, and I can\u2019t think about doing it with out mountaineering poles. The path indicators had been nice, and apps made staying on the path straightforward: Just comply with the blue dot. And I bought good use out of a top-quality printed map. (I\u2019d spend time the evening earlier than studying up on the hike and familiarizing myself with the path on the map.)<\/p>\n

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While the climate forecast appeared threatening, we hiked six days (in September, over the last week of the season) and, fortunately, had just one hour of rain. Still, every day we\u2019d pack rain gear, and we\u2019d add on and take off layers as we gained and misplaced altitude. After 4 days, we had it sorted out, and it occurred to us rank newcomers, \u201cWe\u2019re getting good at this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As we had been mountaineering in an enormous circle round an enormous clump of mountains and sleeping in charming cities every evening, daily appeared to be up and over a frightening mountain move. A nightly deal with was a stroll below a milky blanket of stars.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ll be sharing extra images, tales, and ideas from Mont Blanc on the Nov. 29 version of Monday Night Travel. Want to come back alongside? Register now<\/a> for this enjoyable \u2014 and free! \u2014 occasion.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n