Hiking gear and comfortable clothing are essential for every trekking tour. The experts at Mont Blanc Treks, Chamonix have compiled a list of hiking gear and other important items you will need to carry on the tour. For all one-day and multi-day treks, you will need a range of good quality equipment and clothing to ensure you have an enjoyable tour.
Footwear needs to be supportive and with a good grip as the terrain can be variable, rocky, steep and loose. Boots are recommended, but there are currently some very good summer walking shoes available, which can be more comfortable on hot summer days. Trainers are definitely not recommended as paths can be uneven and having ankle support is beneficial.
A Gortex (or similar) jacket and trousers Waterproofs are essential and need to be lightweight and breathable and they need to be carried at all times even with a good forecast. A range of warm layers depending on the conditions and gloves and warm hat as conditions can change rapidly.
We suggest that a layering system so you can easily regulate your body temperature whilst ascending or descending. Take a look at our kit list to help you pack for your trek and if you require any additional information please get in touch.
You will need equipment which is suitable for walking on rugged paths at high altitude where the conditions can be extremely variable from hour to hour even during the summer months. On the Tour du Mont Blanc we can experience all weather in one day from hot sunny conditions to heavy rain and snow so you need to be prepared.
Footwear needs to be supportive and with a good grip. Sometimes we encounter loose groundscree type terrain and it is not uncommon to be walking through snow and heavy rain even during the summer. Boots are recommended, but there are currently some very good summer walking shoes available, which can be more comfortable on hot summer days. Trainers are definitely not recommended as paths can be uneven and rocky..
A Gortex (or similar) jacket and trousers are essential and need to be lightweight and breathable for the various conditions mentioned above. They need to be carried at all times.
Warm clothing is another requisite. You may not need it throughout the duration of the trek, but conditions can change quickly and you could easily be in desperate need of a hat and gloves at high altitude. We suggest that use layering so that you can adjust the amount of insulation you require throughout the day depending on the weather and your body temperature whilst ascending or descending. A thermal, wicking base layer is recommended for comfort and ease of laundering.
You can take a look at our kit list to help you pack for your trek and if you require any additional information please get in touch.
