Mont Blanc, at 4808m, is the highest mountain in Western Europe and dominates the major holiday destinations of Chamonix and Courmayeur. In spring, summer and autumn the views of glaciers plunging towards the valleys, high snowy summits glinting in the sun and flower-bedecked slopes tempt walks out onto the rocky trails. Many famous trails take them to viewpoints opposite Mont Blanc but there are also lesser-known paths that lead to remote and unfrequented areas. Written by expert local guide, Hilary Sharp, this book brings you the very best routes on both the French and the Italian sides, including 50 great day walks and 4 multi-day treks. Chapters cover St Gervais les Bains and Les Contamines, Servoz and Plateau D'Assy, Les Houches, Chamonix, Argentiere, Vallorcine and Courmayeur, with multi-day treks for Vallorcine to Plaine Joux, the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges, Vallorcine to Servoz and a circuit of the Italian Val Ferret. All routes are illustrated with spectacular photography and new colour maps, updated and expanded and for this second edition.