Alps Hiking

The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) or lammergeier has a wingspan up to 2.8 meters! It’s without a doubt the most impressive bird you can see while hiking in the Alps. However, not that long ago, …

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When you think of spotting wildlife on the Tour du Mont Blanc, you might dream of seeing a marmot, an alpine ibex or a golden eagle, but our mountains our also home to some very …

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A lot of hikers like to know which mammals they might see while hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, because spotting wildlife is always an exciting moment. Whether it’s a majestic ibex on a mountain cliff, a fluffy marmot bathing in the sun or a red squirrel scurrying up a tree, a wildlife sighting always adds something magical to your hike. So, here’s a list of mammal species in our region, hopefully you’ll get to see some!   

One of my most favourite moments on the Tour du Mont Blanc is the hike through the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. The route runs straight through the high alpine above the tree line and is …

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Most hikers will walk right past Lac de Golliet without even noticing it. The tiny lake lies on the way to some of the most pristine alpine lakes of the Alps. The world-famous Lac Blanc …

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The highest lake of the Lacs des Chéserys perhaps gives the most beautiful views you’ll find on the Tour du Mont Blanc. Especially on a clear day, when the Drus and other snowy peaks of …

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Mosses are not quite what you would call one of the biggest eye catchers in the Alps. The jaw-dropping mountain views, an encounter with a wild alpine ibex or a colourful carpet of alpine flowers …

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Our mountains boast incredibly rich flora, and every flower reveals an interesting story. One of those stories involves Anemone hepatica. Its common name is liverwort and it’s one of the first spring flowers bringing colour …

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