by Pieter@Overseashiker | Apr 22, 2022 | Alta Via 1, Italy, Thru-hike
In the summer of 2022 Christine and I will hike the Alta Via 1 (Italy) together. The AV1 is one of the classic European thru hikes that I started planning some years ago but was never able to hike – until now. Hiking this 120 km (75 miles) trail in twelve days, we...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 25, 2019 | Italy, Switzerland, Thru-hike, Tour du Mont Blanc
Day 5 of the Tour the Mont Blanc was beautiful and not too hard. I hiked up the Italian Val Ferret to connect with the official TMB again, climbed up the mountains and crossed the Grand Col de Ferret into Switzerland. Day 5: Tronchey – La Fouly Start: Tronchey...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 11, 2019 | Italy, Thru-hike, Tour du Mont Blanc
Day 4 of the Tour the Mont Blanc would be the longest day of all. Along majestic glaciers, mountain tops and refreshing lakes, I hiked all the way down to Courmayeur. And up again in search of a legal campsite. I reached camp after 12 hours of hiking and a distance of...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Sep 23, 2019 | France, Italy, Thru-hike, Tour du Mont Blanc
On day 3 of the Tour du Mont Blanc I climbed up and down the amazing number of 4 mountain passes within 23 km / 12 miles. And when I finally reached Italy, I concluded the day at a tiny museum with 5 other hikers. Day 3: Les Lacs Jovet – Col de la Seigne Start:...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Jul 13, 2019 | France, Italy, Switzerland, Thru-hike, Tour du Mont Blanc
With a length of 172 kilometer / 107 miles the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) seems very similar to the SEKI Loop I hiked in California last summer (104.7 miles / 168,5 km). But the altitude is much lower, the climate different and I also expect to see a lot more people on...
