France Bans Day Trippers From Mont Blanc Trail in Crack Down on Hikers
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The country hardens access to the iconic Alpine route following reports of garbage, illegal camping and an accelerated deterioration that threatens one of the most emblematic trails in Europe
Wild bivouacs, suitcases transported by taxi, endless lines of trekkers... Facing the drifts of mass tourism, elected and professionals of the mountain want to take over this mythical trek next spring.
The French authorities have decided to impose drastic measures on the famous Mont Blanc route, after the explosive increase in the number of visitors has transformed the mountain area into an arena of overcrowded and massive pollution. In an attempt to protect the environment and to stop the degradation of the Alpine landscape, officials want to ban access to day-old trucks that cannot prove a confirmed reservation to an accommodation unit on th…
The municipalities crossed by the Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB), a 170 km route and 10,000 metres of elevation, have announced the establishment of a charter to regulate the increasing attendance of this mythical trek, according to information relayed by local media and elected officials. This evolution, described as a "end ...
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