A charming little Savoie village which is the launching point for the Royal Traverse of Mont Blanc. Fill up your water bottles, buy some snacks and get hiking up to the Refuge Conscrits!

A stunningly positioned hut which is an interesting architectural creation - watching sunset from the Conscrits terrace is utterly fabulous. The food they serve in the hut isn't bad either!

A wild and remote hut which has space for 10 or so climbers. Make sure you call ahead to book your spot! Getting to the toilet (which is about 20 metres from the main hut) is more exposed and scary than some alpine climbs....!

The most famous cable car in the World....? The Aiguille du Midi is breathtaking, literally and figuratively. At over 3800m you'll find yourself out of breath just wondering around the station, and the view will quicken your heart rate further! The 3 Monts route to the summit of Mont Blanc begins at the cable car station and the Royal Traverse ends at it.

The literal and figurative highoint of the Royal Traverse, the summit of Mont Blanc will feel pretty special after the 30kms you'll have travelled since leaving Les Contamines!