How These Hikers Trained To Successfully Complete The Tour Du Mont Blanc

12/15/2025

At Summit Strength, we’ve helped many hikers train and prepare for the Tour du Mont Blanc, giving them the fitness, strength, and confidence needed to successfully complete this iconic trek. With the right training, education, and personalised support, our clients consistently achieve outstanding results in the mountains.

Below, you’ll find a collection of real Tour du Mont Blanc success stories from hikers who trained with us and went on to successfully complete this unforgettable adventure.

Training For The Tour Do Mont Blanc: Summit Strength Reviews

"I’ve finally completed my Tour du Mont Blanc hike on Friday - 170km, 10 days of walking (plus one rest day in Courmayeur)!

I’m feeling quite chuffed for having been able to do it, on my own, no tour group or self-guided booking, taking into account altitude sickness and a bout of gastro on the way (not fun when trying to climb mountains).

It has been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done, but ultimately the most rewarding. I hope I’ve been able to conquer that negative voice in my head constantly telling me I can’t do it!

Thanks to Rowan and the team for helping me to prepare for this - no blisters, no injuries, no soreness! I felt so strong all the way, even through my weak state when sick!"

- Cathy

"I stared working with Summit Strength to be ready to do the Tour du Mont Blanc comfortably and with little knee pain.

I am so glad I stumbled in on Summit Strength. We haven’t done the Tour yet but I (and friends) notice that I am so much stronger than when I started and no longer walk with a limp from my arthritic knee. At first the improvements were gradual but one day on a long hike I felt like I crossed over the training hump and knew I could do it.

I would highly recommend them. Not only is Rowan fantastic but he has also surrounded himself with other really smart people who bring other things to the table like nutrition and gear."

- Kris

"I hired Summit Strength six months before doing the Tour Du Mont Blanc.

As a 66-year-old grandma who doesn't hike, I never thought it was possible to take on a difficult 107-mile trek in 10 days.

Without Rowan and his personalized plan for me, it would not have happened.

I returned successfully on Saturday, and it was an experience of a lifetime."

- Mary

"I completed an 8 day hike with full pack around Tour du Mont Blanc in September - I covered128km and 7,422m elevation. I had absolutely no soreness anywhere and could tackle those mountains (and some were steep and long!) with comparative ease feeling fresh as a daisy every morning!

And then I immediately hiked another 8 days along the Alta Via1 in the Italian Dolomites mountain range. This hike I can reeeeaaalllly recommend Totally magnificent majestic and awe-inspiring mountains (and just a tiny bit of rock scrambling ).

So, no matter your age (I'm in my 60s), go for it - Rowan's program worked brilliantly for me - it's inspired me to go further than I'd ever dreamed of and has given me such a tremendous sense of achievement"

- Alex

"Finished my TMB walk and had just the best time. Absolutely incredible and already thinking about my next walk! The body held up well - Huge Thank you! And a big shout out as well to Kyle from Valley to Peak nutrition... did this hike really differently nutrition wise thanks to him and it really helped."

- Chrissie

"I hired Summit Strength to prepare for the Tour Du Mont Blanc. I was delighted with the online training program that Rowan put together for me!

It was easy to incorporate into my schedule, and targeted key muscles to help me hike without any injuries. I felt very well prepared for my 10-day hike, it was great to have a structured program to make sure I covered all bases.

Would I work with them? Absolutely, in fact, I am planning to!"

- Clare

How We Get Hikers Fit For The Tour Du Mont Blanc

At Summit Strength, we specialise in helping hikers prepare for high-altitude adventures.

How do we do this?

We apply specialised and personalised workout plans (covering strength training, cardio, hiking programming and recovery - everything your body needs to prepare for the mountains!)

We educate you on the topics you need to survive and perform at high altitude (such as nutrition and hydration tips, breathing techniques, sleep advice, pacing strategies and a range of other things)

We provide the support, coaching and accountability to keep you on track (though any challenges or roadblocks life throws at you).

If you are a hiker preparing the Tour du Mont Blanc (or anywhere else!) and want to give yourself the best chance of a safe, successful, and enjoyable adventure, we would love to chat with you.

To learn more about our Online Personal Training For Hikers, you can check it out here:

Online Personal Training For High Altitude Hikers

Yours in trekking,

Rowan

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