Knife Edge Outdoor Tour du Mont Blanc: The World's most famous trek - everything you need to know to plan and walk it

Amazing guidebook!!! Compact size but with great info - all relevant - added bonus is neat design with lots of great inspiring/motivating color photos.

El libro "must have" para la ruta, mucho mejor explicado que en videos y webs, con opción s ruta para diferentes días

Je recommande vivement ce guide. Précis, pratique, on y trouve toutes les informations nécessaires ainsi que les cartes utiles. Je recommande d'ailleurs les autre guides du même auteur. J'ai déjà utilisé celui sur les Dolomites (AV1) et la Corse (GR20). Ils sont top !

Ottimo aiuto per il tour del Monte Bianco

Whilst planning for a Tour du Mont Blanc trip this summer, I researched all the usual suspects in the hope that there would be a guidebook that would both inspire and inform. There are certainly plenty of candidates out there, but I've been stuck up too many mountains over the years, scratching my head and cursing so-called experts, to place much faith in them.So, I bought this title from newcomer Knife Edge on the off-chance, attracted by the prospect of proper maps. Nothing is more frustrating than investing in a guidebook only to find that the maps are either inaccurate, impossible to decipher or just plain useless.The first thing that leaps out to the reader is that this is a book written by someone who actually knows what hikers/trekkers/walkers need from a guide. The enthusiasm is palpable and the photos are amazing. I want to see myself in stunning pictures like these this summer! The book is motivational as well as instructive!The second - critical - attribute that sets this book apart from others in the genre is the use of real 1:25000 maps for each stage. No more estimating or trying to figure out what has been sketched on a page. I will be easily able to navigate without having to buy additional sheet maps as these maps will provide a significant amount of reassurance, especially as they are accompanied by seriously in-depth, yet pithy, descriptions incorporating time, direction and ascent/descent profiles for each stage. Each stage also has a short, punchy section covering what to expect from the day's walking.The accommodation listings are phenomenal - I was worried about identifying places to stay en route, but the list at the start of this book (including email/phone details, number of beds and available facilities) is massive. There is even a short section on the author's favourite places to stay as well as hut etiquette and even a section on camping for those who are brave enough to lug a tent at altitude!Another helpful feature is the itinerary planner, providing options for different itineraries. This has really helped me with planning, taking much of the guesswork out of preparations and significantly reducing stress.Finally, this is a guidebook you actually want to read. The photos (I need to mention them again!) are vibrant and leap out of the page - the print quality is excellent to the degree that I'd recommend this as a coffee table book for anyone who loves looking at mountains. As well as supporting my planning, this book has been an inspiration. I can't wait to get out on the TdMB and experience all of the places shown on the pages.If you are a walker who wants great, unfussy, beautiful and inspiring info and insight from people who clearly love the mountains and know what they are talking about, then this is the guide for you.