Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc - Everything You Need To Know! Aug. 29 - Sept. 6

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  • @KirstenQuickFit
    @KirstenQuickFit 10 месяцев назад +2

    This is amazing! All of it!! The beautiful sights, the edits...the adventure!! I had to wait til I could watch all of it at the same time!! It's like a movie!!! Looks like everyone was having a great time! Did you specifically train for the altitude? So cool hiking from France to Italy! The glaciers-unbelievable! Derek- what a great job capturing your video! Wow!! You're a great producer! Those drone shots! How did you think of everything on an adventure like this? Impressive! Switzerland! Heat exhaustion-that's scary!! Yikes to the hot and hornets!! Breathtaking views! Was that the best ice cream of all time? The pink church!!! Love it! I see everyone has walking sticks! Ladders! Oh wow! Gorgeous! I can't imagine how tired you are! Cheers!! Well done everyone!!! This was so great Derek!!!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      THANKS Quick!!! Pinned your comment, you’re def the best! Thanks for your support!♥️

    • @brianardon1370
      @brianardon1370 5 месяцев назад

      Great video!!what tour company did you use?

  • @jeremyedmondson4111
    @jeremyedmondson4111 10 месяцев назад +3

    So much fun to watch! Amazing. Glad to see all the beauty as well as the trials and tribulations. You had a good mix of both to show why it is type A fun. You sure know how to make your followers jealous!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks bro!! Really appreciate it. 🙏I’d love to document our Lost Coast hike if you’d like!

  • @mjfuller53
    @mjfuller53 2 месяца назад +1

    Just found this video. I was just four days behind you, but all that snow on your Day 2 was completely gone those four days later. Very nice job with the video. It will help me keep my memory intact of that beautiful trip.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  2 месяца назад

      @@mjfuller53 wow that’s cool we were so close! And I’m surprised the snow was all gone, there was a lot. Thanks very much for watching and for the comment! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @davidelias8569
    @davidelias8569 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great video about this trek! My wife an I are planning the tour in summer 2025. I appreciate you including the difficulties you encountered in the video. It gives anyone who wants to do the hike a more realistic expectation.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks so much for watching! Will you camp or stay at refuges?

    • @davidelias8569
      @davidelias8569 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourselfWe are looking into a guided hike with Macs Adventures. The tour is 12 days and includes hotel and hut with private room stays. Being this is our first time on the TMB, we opted for comfort (relative term here I guess 🤣) .
      You mentioned a guide on your tour. What company did you go with?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@davidelias8569 that sounds like a great way to go! You’ll have an enjoyable experience and can take in the whole trail and scenery. We went through G Adventures.
      Do you know if you hike by Lac Blanc? We didn’t see it and I wish we had.

    • @davidelias8569
      @davidelias8569 9 месяцев назад

      @@StretchYourself Yes Lac Blanc is on the route 👍

  • @harrysroom
    @harrysroom 10 месяцев назад +2

    It ended with some breathtaking views! Great video Derek! Love the drone shots.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Really appreciate the comment and feedback ♥️

  • @kayaker9912
    @kayaker9912 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for the video! My daughter, (24), me, her mom, (64) will be hiking this in early Sept of this year (2024, first timers). You had spectacular weather and I am envious of you for that, but hoping we have at least dry weather. I absolutely love the cow bells, always enchanted when in Switzerland and recording that sound. Helpful tips and thank you for some inside hut video on what to expect. Thanks again!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching! You’re going to have a blast. Yeah you may get snowed on a little but maybe not. We went from August 27-Sept 6.
      Yeah I had to capture the cowbells but sheep, it was so peaceful.
      Are you starting out of Chamonix or?

    • @kayaker9912
      @kayaker9912 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself, We are hiking Sept 3-13, from Les Houches, the counter clockwise and ladder hike. Yes, the cow bells are my favorite, but love sheep as well, a female sheep came up to us I believe in Switzerland a fews years ago and we thought she had lost her baby as we heard cries....but the jokes on us, she took us down the road (of course we followed) and there was a shop selling all sorts of items.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@kayaker9912 haha that’s funny. Yeah you may get rained or snowed on at that time, possibly. Definitely have lightweight waterproof jacket and pants. I wore them in the cold mornings and having that extra layer was really helpful.

    • @kayaker9912
      @kayaker9912 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself, thank you! Yes, I will definitely get a good waterproof rain jacket/pants, don't have that yet. I make notes daily.

  • @benalba7192
    @benalba7192 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for posting this. What an incredible journey. Sure will be a lot of help as we are doing this 3rd week of Aug this year.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, and thank you so much for watching! I forgot to mention in the video that we hiked from August 27 - September 6.👍

  • @pamczachor1633
    @pamczachor1633 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing! It looks absolutely beautiful! My daughter, grandson and I are contemplating doing this tour. We have completed the French Way of the Camino de Santiago, which was about 800 km by the time we finished, and we are doing the Portuguese Way in September/October. And now in a couple of years we're thinking of The Tour du Mount Blanc! Enjoyed your video very much, thanks again!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  5 месяцев назад

      @@pamczachor1633 thanks so much for watching!🙏 sounds like the TMB will be a piece of cake for you. Great job!💪💪

  • @Leo-rj5ie
    @Leo-rj5ie 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow this deserves more attention! Such a great experience!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thank you so so much! 🙏I would love it if you shared it with others?!
      But honestly this video doesn’t capture the essence of that trail and all there is to see and hear. It’s truly next level in person.

    • @Leo-rj5ie
      @Leo-rj5ie 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself I absolutely will do that. I know, seeing it in person is always more stunning. But your video definetly gives a good taste of what it's like!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Leo-rj5ie thanks so much! Are you planning to go?

    • @Leo-rj5ie
      @Leo-rj5ie 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself not yet but I have plans to do a crossing of the alps someday 😍

  • @michaelcrawford9425
    @michaelcrawford9425 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed your video! I can't wait to do this next year.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome, thanks so much for watching!! You’ll have a blast. It’s a level up in 3 dimensions for sure. Are you going with a group or solo camping?

    • @michaelcrawford9425
      @michaelcrawford9425 10 месяцев назад +1

      @StretchYourself As of now, I will doing a solo trip with a mix of wild camping, refuges, and a couple hotels.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@michaelcrawford9425 good for you! You’re tougher than I am.

    • @michaelcrawford9425
      @michaelcrawford9425 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself I don't know about that now! 😅

  • @rupaghosh6251
    @rupaghosh6251 9 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing..just heaven..I did my last trek 10yrs back...I wish I can go again..I miss Himalaya so much

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      Yes it is! 2 dimensional video just doesn’t capture how amazing it truly is there. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching!🙏

  • @IggysQuest
    @IggysQuest 8 месяцев назад +2

    Really great film, ive watched a lot of these, some with with a lot more subscribers, yet not even a 10th of the quality of your video, keep it up!Me and my friend are doing the TMB at the start of August this year, doing it in 11, maybe 10 days with 4 nights in refuges and the other night going to camp in our tents, to say im looking forwards to it is an understatement!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks so much! 🙏 appreciate the props. Took me about 64 editing hours to complete this.
      You’re going to have a blast! Love the tent/refuge idea. And you picked the perfect time of year as well. Have a great time! It’s a whole new level of imagery in person.

  • @mflinchb
    @mflinchb 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome video! TMB is on my bucketlist! Hoping for 2026 (as 2025 already has a lot of other travel planned). Coming from an area that is super flat, I'll need to train a bit. I love seeing the "Seek Discomfort" T shirt too! I hadn't looked into G Adventures but like the flow/pace of this trek. :)

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  3 месяца назад

      @@mflinchb hey thanks for the comment and watch! Glad you liked it. Got that T-shirt from Yes Theory. Yeah G adventures was great. You’ll definitely need to elevation train on a treadmill and stair master. Good luck to you!! 💪💪

  • @MihaiGoRunning
    @MihaiGoRunning 9 месяцев назад

    What an epic adventure! Your detailed account of hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc is truly inspiring. From the breathtaking scenery to the challenges faced along the way, it's evident that this journey was both physically demanding and emotionally rewarding. Your video captures the essence of the experience, and I'm sure it will inspire many others to embark on their own adventures. Cheers to you and your fellow hikers for conquering such a monumental challenge! I did all of it in 42 hours at the UTMB in 2013 and it was great to see some of the places. I definitely have to make it in hiking to "taste" it as you did, because starting the race at 6PM, I ran 2 nights and missed a lot of beautiful places!

  • @shanemedbery8199
    @shanemedbery8199 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome! What a journey!

  • @Seemstobereal
    @Seemstobereal 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  2 месяца назад

      @@Seemstobereal thanks so much! Are you going or have you?

  • @lidystoro8316
    @lidystoro8316 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome experience! I will be going on the TMB Adventure this July (in about 2 weeks). Would love to join your tramily if you'll be hiking in July as mentioned in your video.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  6 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks for watching! Glad you liked it. Good luck to you! You’ll have a great time. Are you going with a tour or solo? Camping or refuges?

  • @christinaharmsen9287
    @christinaharmsen9287 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for this helpful content! I am mad keen on doing this but am now reconsidering as I am not that fit haha! I might need to do some conditioning for awhile and then reassess!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      You got this! What kind of hiking are you doing now? I did a long hike once a week of about 10-13 miles, ideally with some up and downhill and that really helped. Wore a weighted pack too. Also a couple strength training sessions per week in the gym. What’s your current condition? BTW the elevation was not a concern at all.

  • @kimibird9628
    @kimibird9628 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your amazing experience hiking TMB! I want to know on which website I can book the guided tour?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  Месяц назад

      @@kimibird9628 of course, thanks for watching! We went through Gadventures. They were great and the prices weren’t bad at all. Are you going in 2025?

    • @kimibird9628
      @kimibird9628 29 дней назад

      ​@@StretchYourself Yes, I'm considering it. Since I haven't tried multi-day trekking, I think joining a guided tour would be a good choice. Thanks for your info!😀

  • @rickhough
    @rickhough Месяц назад

    Really nice job on this video. I am deciding on this route or The Peaks of the Balkans trail. Balkans is much more remote and less crowded and I won't be using a guide either way. It seemed like your route was fairly crowded. I walked 3 different Camino's in Spain this year and the Frances was crowded. Where did you fly out of in the US and to?

  • @georgecarroll7246
    @georgecarroll7246 3 дня назад +1

    I like how you showed some of the challenges. We are planning August 2025. What tour guide company did you use?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  3 дня назад

      @@georgecarroll7246 thank you for watching! We went through Gadventures and they did a fantastic job. hope you have a great time and please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy to help.

  • @ahrianegarcia8773
    @ahrianegarcia8773 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is awesome video! Thank you for sharing. Which tour company did you use?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  5 месяцев назад

      @@ahrianegarcia8773 thanks so much for watching!! Gadventures. They did a fantastic job. Are you planning to do the hike?

  • @aventuresdedavis
    @aventuresdedavis 10 месяцев назад +1

    I guess it wasn't this month! It's also very pretty without the snow👌!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      Yeah we hiked it last August 27-September 6. It was a great time, thanks for watching!

  • @bibianhuynh
    @bibianhuynh 9 месяцев назад +1

    There were a lot of beautiful flowers, what month did you hike?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      Totally! I had to capture the large variety. Late August to early September. Thanks for watching! Are you going to hike the TMB someday?

  • @k-9ramm0delilah86
    @k-9ramm0delilah86 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. Do you mind me asking which tour company you used?

  • @dim0768
    @dim0768 18 дней назад +1

    Nice video.
    Is there an agency that organizes the trek and provides guide??

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  18 дней назад +1

      @@dim0768 thanks for watching! Yes they’re called Gadventures and they did a great job. Are you planning on going in 2025?

    • @dim0768
      @dim0768 17 дней назад +1

      @StretchYourself
      Yes
      Probaply end september

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  17 дней назад

      @ have a great time!

  • @me-lg1yw
    @me-lg1yw 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this. I will be starting my 2024 TMB about a week earlier than you did. You mentioned that the weather was perfect but earlier in the video you mentioned that it got pretty cold at times. What was the lowest temperature you experienced? Thanks again.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад +1

      Happy to help! Yeah a few of the mornings were pretty cold. I’d say probably mid 30s Fahrenheit? I had four thin layers on top and just my hiking pants on bottom. Once we started hiking though, the layers started coming off.
      Have a wonderful hike!!

    • @me-lg1yw
      @me-lg1yw 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself That’s too cold for my toes especially since I will be wearing trail runners. I’ll probably bring battery heated socks just in case. Thanks again.

  • @danettemohr1733
    @danettemohr1733 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your video! Researching for a future trip. I've taken G Adventures for other sightseeing trips, but never thought of taking them for this. One bonus would be not worrying about booking each night's accommodations. If you had to do it again, would you take them, or go on your own? Just curious!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks for watching! Wouldn’t have changed a thing actually. But I’m a very social person so the group thing caters to my type. Our group leader was a total stud as well. Cool that you already know G adventures! I’d def use them for this.
      To your point, I loved how I didn’t have to think about anything except for hiking and video production. That was really nice.
      You thinking 2024 or 25?

    • @danettemohr1733
      @danettemohr1733 9 месяцев назад +1

      Not until next year, I’m currently recovering from foot surgery!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@danettemohr1733 oh no! But good for you for already looking into the future. You got this 💪

  • @calvinkirkland1
    @calvinkirkland1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hey there! Love this! What tour company/guide company did you go with?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад +1

      Oh thanks so much! 🙏 only took me about 64 editing hours to complete 😅
      G adventures tour group. Everything about it was perfect, they have it dialed. Are you planning for this year or next?

    • @calvinkirkland1
      @calvinkirkland1 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself hey there, did your G adventure tour start and end in charmonix?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  7 месяцев назад

      @@calvinkirkland1 thanks! yes sir, sure did. We stayed at Hotel Isabella in Chamonix.

  • @KeithDuhaime
    @KeithDuhaime 10 месяцев назад +1

    When did you hike it? We are looking at doing it this September.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      August 27-September 6. I’m an idiot, I didn’t mention that in the video 🙄 Thanks for watching! Will you go early September? Most of the refuges close during that month..

  • @waltercox77
    @waltercox77 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much!! I'm going end of July with a group of 8 or 10. Question...do you really need the poles? I have never hiked with them, they seem like a burden! I know I'm probably crazy, but I want to pack as light as possible. Should I carry Euros, or do they have credit card services everywhere? Did you tip the guides? I am planning on it, but I wasn't sure what the proper amount should be. I am also using G Adventures! What a great video! Thank you again!!

    • @matthewcollis6259
      @matthewcollis6259 9 месяцев назад +1

      You need poles, there is over 1000m of ascent/descent daily and poles will reduce the impact on your knees hugely. If you don't take any then buy some when you get there. Far less chance of injury

  • @tradewindstravelllc6801
    @tradewindstravelllc6801 8 месяцев назад +1

    This looks great! Did you hike with your drone and all your gear or did you have things sent ahead? The showers at that one refuge looked nice. Are all the bathrooms that nice?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I hiked with all my gear. Wrapped my drone and controller in a jacket or pants, used a GoPro with small tripod and my big camera strapped to my backpack.
      Showers and bathrooms vary a little bit but most were great to use and clean. I would say Nant Borrant had the smallest and hardest to use. Bonatti was the only one with tokens.
      Thanks for watching! Are you going this summer?

    • @tradewindstravelllc6801
      @tradewindstravelllc6801 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself Not this year. I'm thinking about 2025, but I'll be 68 then. We'll see!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад

      @@tradewindstravelllc6801 good luck to you! Very impressive age, good for you. You could join one of those groups that has a mule carry your pack for you! I saw that and thought that was a great idea.

  • @mtmankowski9114
    @mtmankowski9114 10 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing, which tour company did you use?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much! G Adventures and they were great. Our leader Denis was a stud, I’d follow him anywhere!

  • @lunaalvaro
    @lunaalvaro 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the great video. In which month of the year you walked there?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching! I should’ve said the dates in the video. August 29- September 6. Are you going this year or next?

    • @lunaalvaro
      @lunaalvaro 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself thank you!! I’m planning to go this year. Also in september. Thank you!!!

    • @lunaalvaro
      @lunaalvaro 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself how long before do you need to book for the accommodations in september?? Thanks so much!!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@lunaalvaro excellent, have an awesome time!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@lunaalvaro I booked through Gadventures tour and they took care of everything. Much easier that way!

  • @CherylGoins-p7b
    @CherylGoins-p7b 10 месяцев назад +1

    I may have missed it, but what time of year did you hike this?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      No you’re right, I forgot to include that in the vid! 🙄 It was August 27-September 4.

    • @cherylgoins-oe6fb
      @cherylgoins-oe6fb 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! My husband and I are planning this hike this year around the same dates. This was very helpful!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  10 месяцев назад

      @@cherylgoins-oe6fb ok great to hear! You’ll have a blast

  • @martigutwein7753
    @martigutwein7753 9 месяцев назад +1

    I must have missed this part: "I showed you what to wear, how much to pack, what medical supplies to bring, how to prevent and manage blisters, etc. "

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      Sorry I didn’t include everything you were hoping for. I strive for a mix of entertainment and value and I wanted to point out the trials and tribulations we faced along the way. Regardless, thanks so much for watching! Are you planning to hike the TMB this year or next or?

    • @Iui2345
      @Iui2345 6 месяцев назад

      If someone doesn’t know how to check weather and pack appropriately/have the right gear then this trip is better off 100% guided. A video isn’t going to make up for basic backpacking skills.

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing! Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. Sub & 👍171

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Really appreciate the comment. Have you or are you going to hike the TMB?

    • @KhurshidsChannel
      @KhurshidsChannel 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself Not yet, it's on my bucket list.

  • @TheNNguyener96
    @TheNNguyener96 9 месяцев назад +1

    How heavy was your bag?

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      I think I was around 27 pounds and that included about 5 pounds of camera equipment, drone, batteries, etc.
      thanks for watching! Are you planning a hike?

    • @TheNNguyener96
      @TheNNguyener96 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself Yes, I went last year and my bag was a little heavy. Trying to be better prepare this year!

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      @@TheNNguyener96 oh wow good for you! Yeah I didn’t need to pack hardly any snacks. The only food I carried was a lunch on the same day if we were having a picnic that day.
      Did you recognize some of the refuges and trails?

    • @TheNNguyener96
      @TheNNguyener96 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@StretchYourself Oh yeah! It was the most memorable hike ever! I camp and only stayed at Rifugio Elisabetta. I went counterclockwise from Chamonix to France and made it to Orsieres. I'm hoping to finish all of the hike this time.

    • @StretchYourself
      @StretchYourself  9 месяцев назад

      @@TheNNguyener96 very cool! Have a great time