Ever fancied a tour of Mont Blanc?

Mont Blanc is more than just the highest mountain in Europe at 4807m, it's the monarch of mountains and the Tour of Mont Blanc is one of the most popular long walk in Europe say 'One Foot Abroad', the walking and adventure holiday people.

Their walking trails through the Alps pass through three countries offering three diverse experiences; the Italian slopes with their large rock faces, the Swiss slopes with their soft valleys, and the French glacial slopes. Depending on the precise route taken, there are 10 or 11 passes to cross as the tour progresses from one valley to the next.

You can take your pick from the many options which include self guided 8 or 13 day tours in 'comfort', or 'authentic' staying in refuges high up in the mountains.

Prices are from €615 to €1,590 for the trip up the Glaciers teaching all the techniques to hike in snow and ice in high altitude with a rope, crampons and an ice axe.