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Following months of meticulous preparation – booking campsites and accommodation; checking wild camp regulations; preparing daily GPX route files; and deciding what kit would work best for this hugely popular, 170km hiking circuit around western Europe’s highest mountain in September, we were ready for the off. With help from Cicerone’s The Tour du Mont Blanc book during plannin …

Recently, I got the chance to test the Hoka Speedgoat 7 GTX over 110 miles of mixed terrain on Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), covering long days on rocky, technical trails with plenty of climbing, scrambling and descents – and from what I could see, I wasn’t the only one – the Speedgoat was probably the most spotted shoe on foot on the TMB. I flew to Geneva the same week the Speedgoa …

Danny's ultralight kit has been purpose-built for the Tour du Mont Blanc, designed for self-sufficiency, weather resilience, and long days in the Alps. At just over 5.5kg base weight, it strikes a balance between comfort, durability, and performance without excess. From the bombproof ULA Ultra Circuit pack to the Mont Zero Superlight Sleeping Bag, every item has been chosen with intention. Gear-bu …