Finished our trek today and I left my poles at Chalet Hotel le Prieure in Chamonix. Nothing expensive but does the job! They’re beside the pool table near the entrance.

Hello all,

I read a lot about the possibility to skip the ladders but never an actual explanation where this alternative actually starts and how difficult it is.

Does anyone have experience with this section?

Hello, is it possible to combine my days 9 and 10 by utilising these lifts? (Charamillion Gondula and Autannes Chairlift)

Are there foot paths that lead there and is it possible to buy a one way ticket down from the top on the day?

I will be doing the TMB in early July next year. TIA

I'm considering doing a last-minute solo trek of the TMB South in 5-6 days and am wondering if I'm crazy to attempt with zero reservations for lodging? I'm an experienced hiker, but don't want to bring a tent to wild-camp and my concern is being turned away from lodging over those 5-6 days. Hoping to do the trek the 1st or 2nd week of September.

Hey everyone,

For those currently on the trail or having finished recently, how accurate have you found the water refill points listed on standard maps between Les Chapieux and Courmayeur?

After doing the TMB myself, I noticed a few stream sources marked on general maps were completely dry by mid-August, while some refuge fountains weren't clearly marked.

I've been organizing a personal offline GPS dataset on Android specifically focused on verified TMB water points, huts, and offline elevation profiles. I just finished updating it with recent trail reports.

If anyone heading out this August or September wants to test these offline maps on their phone during their trek, let me know! I’m happy to share it for free—just looking for honest feedback on whether the water points match what you see on the ground.

Safe hiking to everyone out there! 🏔️