I have received a lot of messages asking if I’ll share my packing list for the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) hike, so here it is:
| Description | Packed |
| Guide book and map | |
| Passport and money, paperwork, tickets etc | |
| Backpack | |
| Tent | |
| Sleeping bag | |
| Sleeping mat | |
| Waterproof stuff sacks – various sizes | |
| Rucksack rain cover | |
| Stove and pan (buy gas on arrival) | |
| Titanium cutlery set | |
| Mug | |
| 2l water bladder | |
| 1l water bottle | |
| Collapsible coffee filter | |
| Travel towel | |
| Toiletries and first aid kit | |
| Sun glasses | |
| Mobile phone power pack and charger | |
| Pen knife | |
| Headtorch and spare batteries | |
| Travel plug adapter | |
| Compass | |
| Lighter | |
| Ultra light day pack (10l) | |
| Toilet paper | |
| Walking poles | |
| Hut shoes/flipflops | |
| Fuel – buy on arrival | |
| Food – buy en route | |
| Clothes | |
| Trail shoes | |
| Waterproof jacket | |
| Waterproof trousers | |
| Walking trousers (zip off) | |
| 1x light synthetic jacket | |
| 2 x Sports bra | |
| Underwear and socks | |
| 3x Vests | |
| 2x Base layer | |
| Vest and shorts to sleep in | |
| Running leggings 3/4 | |
| Short shorts |
This is just my personal list, I hope you find it helpful as a basis for your own list. As usual, use your judgement about what will be suitable for the terrain and weather you’ll encounter on the trail.
Please do share your comments and packing tips!
Outdoors Life 
Hi,
We are coming to walk the TMB in a few weeks time and plan to start at Les Houches, we are camping and will need to buy camping fuel before we start our trek.
Are there any places in Les Houches that sell camping fuel, either screw gas canisters like ‘Primus’ for liquid fuel methanol. Also we will be arriving on Sunday, will these shops be open?
Thanks and great blog by the way!,
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Hi. Thanks for the info. I have a two questions.
1. Were there water sources on trail or did you have to start each morning with the day’s water needs in your bag?
2. Is camping/cooking allowed on trail or is it limited to established sites only?
Much thanks in advance!
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Starting my walk of TMB on September 5th. Giving myself 12 days but expecting to compete sooner. Were you able to buy fuel along the way for your camp stove? great blog!
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Hi Bobbie, thanks I’m glad you’ve found the blog useful!
I bought fuel in Chamonix, the best gear shop is on the main street, it’s called Snell Sports.
I think some of the larger campsites might sell gas, but I’m not certain (Du Glacier, Le Pontet, Des Glaciers), I’m sure you could email and check with them.
Have a great trip!
Anna
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Thank you!
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Which guide book and map do you recommend?
Is there any map of camping sites along the route?
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Hi – If you haven’t seen it already, have a look at this post which says which guidebook I used. I haven’t been able to find a map of the campsites which is why I decided to write about it.
https://annapaxton.com/2015/08/09/tour-du-mont-blanc-camping-a-guide-to-campsites-on-the-route-of-the-tmb/
Hope you find it helpful.
Anna
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