The Best Video You Will Watch On The Tour Du Mont Blanc | Hiking Solo In 7 Days | ALIVE
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
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The Tour Du Mont Blanc runs for 105 miles around the Mont Blanc Massif, passing through France, Italy and Switzerland. It is traditionally started and finished in Les Houches, with most walkers taking an average of 11 days to complete the circuit. After a rocky few months managing numerous mental health difficulties, Abbie heads out in July to take on the wild camping in 9 days. Their hope was that the mountains would provide them with some space and a sense of purpose. Little did they know, the adventure that lay before them would change their life and open their eyes to what it really means to be ALIVE.
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00:00 - Intro
02:01 - Travel Day
07:02 - Day One, Les Houches to Wild Camp
21:57 - Day Two, Wild Camp to Refuge des Mottets
35:22 - Day Three, Refuge des Mottets to Hobo Camping
52:03 - Day Four, Hobo Camping to Grand Col Ferret
1:12:20 - Day 5, Grand Col Ferret to La Fouly
1:28:35 - Day 6, La Fouly to Tre Le Champ
1:46:12 - Day 7, Tre Le Champ to Les Houches
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Abbie i undertook the same walk in 2014 after the death of my 10 year old daughter Heather from leukemia, having sunk into a deep depression two years previously i had basically given up, a chance meeting with a ex military colleague who asked me to undertake the very same walk was just what i needed it uplifted me in away that was so invigorating and made me realise this walk was for myself and Heather, i finally let go of my feelings, your walks are a true inspiration and having served in the second battalion parachute regiment i no what it's like to overcome all different challenges in life, i hope you continue your walks and sheer joy for the outdoors always.
Excellent Stuart that you found a way to accept and move on.
you are a hero
I’m 43 minutes in and I still am amazed that this isn’t an actual documentary on TV, it’s so high quality.
Absolutely fantastic!
I agree!
TV's history, there's some staggeringly good cinematography and story telling on YT
Mate, your storytelling made me forget I was watching a personal vlog. Better than most films on Discovery Channel. This really is bloody well done!
Absolutely loved every second, really appreciate the time and effort that goes into your videos, such an inspiration and your words really do make a difference. Thank you for sharing & stay wild 💖
Thank you so much Abbie for taking me on this beautiful journey. I'm in my late 60s and am somewhat disabled now. So walking to the car is painful. I am fortunate to live in a remote mountain town in Colorado, and I am surrounded by beauty and wildlife. But I really miss walking. You are a perfect hiking companion!
Who needs mainstream TV when you can watch stuff as fantastic as this, I did this trail when I was 16 years of age, 1985 ish, So this video brought back many good memories, Thank you Abbie, Keep looking within, that's where the joy begins x
It’s so comforting to see someone with both similar struggles but also a similar view on nature and a preference for being in the quiet and alone in a meaningful, not isolated way. I struggle with quite severe social anxiety and a lack of confidence but your videos give me hope that I can overcome these struggles. You’re positivity is infectious - even in moments of anxiety. P.S. Those ladders look so fun!! The landscape in this region is incredible, I hope to see it one day! As a geography nerd, it’s a must 🌍 I’ll add it to the list 🌿
You’re a legend! Such a beautiful human being. I’m doing the TMB this year solo and this is exactly how I dream it to be! 👍
That was absolutely gripping. You have such a beautiful energy about you Abbie. I was in tears at your closing statement and how far you've come. Huge Congratulations! x
Upon living in Switzerland, I realized I'm the girl of the wild and nature! I love hiking so much even without I have the proper gears. Love this channel!
Really exhilarating, wonderful trail. Enjoyed
I’m setting off on the TMB next week and cannot express how excited this has gotten me. I’ve taken notes of where you took a wrong turn to try and not make the same mistake. Well done on this documentary! Truly an inspiring and professional film ❤️
You are truly an amazing person and an inspiration to people like myself that struggle daily trying to stay positive with the dark moments that often rears its ugly head. Your words have encouraged me to take every day at a time and try to love myself. An amazing video and well done, please never stop smiling x
Abbie my wife and I have been working through your videos as past 2 days.... squeezing in some working from home.... just like to congratulate you on your highly enjoyable videos your a true inspiration and as a person who has struggled with mental illness your honesty and integrity in describing your emotions and feelings help me immensely feel more confident in expressing myself.... as one friend commented about me... your vulnerability becomes your most appealing attribute. I'd humbly submit that comment applies much more aptly to you!! Namaste
OMG! At the start…first two days I’m thinking “not too bad. I can see how Hannibal made it over the top and into Italy”. When you got to the ladders up sheer mountainside I was totally gobsmacked. I am in awe of the things you do Abbie. Truly exhausting and amazing. Thank you for the effort you put into these videos to show us unfit ones just what is out there. Bless you.
Loving watching you on this trail Abbie and inspired to do it one day. Anyone else feeling the same?
Yes, it appears so truly amazing & epic! I've been to France & Italy prior, although not up into the stunning & high mountain ranges, so watching this video is just so amazing & inspiring to see!
I wish you well & may all your hopes & dreams come true.
Cheers!
I've watched a bunch of your tent reviews at various times and always thought they were really well done and although curious to find out more about you this is the first time I've actually watched one of your videos like this one. I must say I'm impressed Abbie! As someone who also has challenges with my mental health these days I was touched that you mentioned yours and it must be a great inspiration for people to get out and challenge themselves with some activities like this just as you have. I've always got my own adventures under plan and I know how fabulous it is for me to have something great to plan and look forward to and then to undertake and to have all of those new memorable moments occur, especially when I can do it with family or some close friends. Thanks Abbie!
Having watched several videos about this trail. this has got to be the best as well as the most informative. Looking forward to walking this soon. Thank you Abby!
That was simply amazing Abbie! You are an absolute legend! I really appreciate what you do. Thanks for taking me on your adventure.
Wonderful Abbie. I have never seen anything that enthralled me as much as this! I was totally gripped, you have my absolute admiration. xx
I come back to this film time and time again Abbie. Thank you for being so inspiring!
Loved every minute of this. Really appreciate you sharing your walks.
Beautiful film, Abbie. Very inspiring.
I’ve watched a ton of TMB videos. Yours are among the absolutely most helpful! Thank you.
This was such a pleasure to watch. I watched every single minute of it from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Now you have inspired me to do this hike!
Abbie, you're an absolute inspiration. I did my first proper long distance walk from Brighton to Paris last year, and now this one has definitely been added to my list. I suffered a lot of panic attacks / anxiety when I was younger and for you to overcome them to do these walks is a huge achievement. Well done!
This was an amazing watch Abbie. Glad you enjoyed it, hope to see you do more just like this one.
Omg. I needed Abbie today wow you lifted my spirits. I need you as a friend. So genuinely lovely it’s rare.
I've watched many many videos on Tour Du Mont Blanc and yours is by far my favorite. You captured the trail so beautifully and your personality is amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Magnificent. Congratulations Abbie. Thank you for taking us along in this wonderful walk.
Omg that was sensational. Some of the paths you walked were terrifying but it was the best film I've ever seen. Just stunning. Thank you
Wow! That was a really wild one! I think my heart stopped several times and grew short of breath just watching some of the most challenging parts of that trail! Thank you so, so much for sharing this!
WOW Abbie, what can I say? My heart was in my mouth especially on those steep ridges and ladders. What an amazing experience and stunning scenery. Thank you Abbie !!!!
Wonderful!!! I am going to save this and watch again & again. Thank you so much!
Well done. Congratulations. I did the TMB in 2016 and your vlog brought back so many wonderful memories.
Thank you so much Abbie.don’t think you will ever know how much you personally inspire others and leave your mark in others lives with the huge inspiration and feel you have in the outdoors and the want for it...you are such an amazing person,so love watching your videos over and over again......now just getting set to take a wee walk up the Humphrey in Scotland to practice my hill walking
I really really enjoyed this, thanks so much for all the work in putting it together. My son and his friends have just returned from doing the Tour and I wanted to feel what it was like. A bit different doing it all by yourself, though. More power to your elbow, Abbie, you are a shining star!
Through you I felt this whole entire video in my soul! So beautiful!
What a wonderful video! You must have heard this a thousand times but you are truly inspirational.
Thank you for this awesome video, Abbie! Keep hiking, keep posting! Stay Wild!!! ❤
Amazing, beautiful film Abbie. Your courage is inspirational and your joie de vivre infectious. I watch your films with a smile on my face and sometimes a tear in my eye. And I love that you get us away from the crowds so quickly!
Stunning film,scenery ...you are truly an inspiration abbie ...keep up the fantastic adventures and thank you for sharing x
I smiled the whole way through this video. Abbie, you're awesome. I love your message that we are capable of much more than we believe we are. God bless you and your incredibly beautiful spirit.
What a journey !! I enjoyed every minute of it. What a place of awe and beauty you must be so proud and elated , what memories you have thanks for taking us with you , ❤️🙏
What a fantastic Vlog. Your best one yet Abbie. Oh to be young. You are an inspiration young lady.
It has been worth every second to watch this beautiful video. Abbie has a very positive outlook on life, excellent!
A free day off and what else would I do but watch Abbie on her long distance hikes! And what a start! Truly inspiring and beautiful trail, Big thank you for this one Abbie, One day maybe......
This was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing and bringing us along this wonderful magical journey.
Thank you for taken me away for 2 hours 6 mins and 35 seconds i was with you ,all most every step of the way the ladders where another thing .Beautiful filmed.
You are a good inspiration to the younger generation
You are an inspiration young lady, the world is a better place with you here.
Oh, Abbie ... this was FANTASTIC!!! And in 7 days?!! Incredible! Your sweet smile grew with every new vista around each corner! So happy for you ... an adventure I will probably never undertake but feel like I was there with you! I could see you really come ALIVE in your element as you said! Wishing you many more adventures as this one, and please take me along again! 👍😎
Thank you Abbie!! What an amazing adventures! Thanks for bringing us along! I appreciatie the extra effort for the shots. Like climbing up those ladders just to climb back down again to grab your camera! I'm so super stoked to go hike now! TMB is definitely on my hike-list! Stay Wild and stay healthy, especially during these crazy times we live in!
What an awesome adventure! Just mindblowing to sit on your shoulder, following your footsteps and soaking in the sights.
And 105 miles in 7 days in that terrain. Epic performance!
You are the bravest of people, i love your enthusiasm and your smile which is there 99.9% of the time. I would love to do this route but not sure i could do it alone. I really felt for you when you crossed paths with the group that intimidated you. It clearly upset you but you didn't tell what happened which may have distracted the viewer from the glory of the surroundings and got your head down and pushed on. I love watching your videos. Be proud of yourself and keep up the good work
An excellent video. All my good memories of the Tour du Mont Blanc were revived. Thank you Abbie.
This was an amazing film from you, Abbie. Thank you sharing everything with us. Those gorgeous views, your struggle, the anxiety and the elation! Can't wait to see what else you accomplish. Planning my solo WHW in a couple years because of you, thank you! ✌️
Just finished watching the whole video, really takes us back and is narrated so well. That last path is relentless. One year there was a landslide which meant we had to walk further out to come back on our4selves as the path was blocked. You should be very proud of yourself.
Just found your channel a few weeks ago and it's so good. I find you so brave to solo these adventures. Thanks for letting me come along.
Epic. Well done you, and thank you for putting all the extra effort in so that we might share in your story.
Amazing! You're one brave lady and an inspiration to all, can't wait for the next trip.
Loved the whole film every minute, I so appreciate being able to watch you on these adventures as because of physical issues I cannot do it myself. I so love the outdoors and was always out, so fabulous and I hope you keep doing them 😁
Abbie this was wonderful thank you so much!! You are Such an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself on this trip.
You are just lovely and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your life with the world. Cheers from Colorado!
Bravo Abbie. BRAVO!
That was an amazing adventure Abbie, thanks for taking us with you and well done!
Wow! And wow! And seriously wow at the ladders. Absolutely love your adventures, stamina and true inner strength. As a fellow mental health sufferer your honesty is lovely to see. This video is pure triumph and couldn't help thinking of the sound of music. Tremendous.
Well done Abbie! I saved this up for a few days so I could give it my full attention and savour every shot. A wonderful piece of work filled with beauty, wisdom and adventure! ❤️❤️❤️ Also power d me through a pain filled night and I thank you for that 😍😘 All power to your walking boots xxxx
You go girl, walk, let nature heal you, let love guide you. Beautiful video , thank you.
What a great film. I didn’t expect to watch it all, but you’re really natural in front of the camera and easy to connect with. Thank you, I really enjoyed this 😊
Thank you Abbie that was lovely and you did an awesome adventure.
Way to go Abbie. All I can say is: Speck. Tack. Some of those climbs on the last day made my heart drop into my colon. That trip looks like it was huge fun. I’m glad you were equal to the challenge. Thanks for sharing it with us. 🙂
Koodoos to you Abbie!...you really an inspiration to everyone who has watched your journey!..take care.
Really enjoyed this trip video. I started watching hiking videos due to being lost in anxiety and depression at home and really appreciate your honesty. Thanks for taking us with you, this was a great trip.
Thank you for sharing your journey! Stuck at home for the next however many weeks makes me really appreciate being reminded of the adventures that await.
Dear Abby,
You're a great source of inspiration!
Don't think I will be able to do what you're doing so many thanks for sharing your hicks! May the joy and the sun accompany you wherever you going 🌞🐞
Thoroughly enjoyed the Tour de Mt Blanc Abbie I think it’s your best video. We reminisced a lot of our journey when we completed it aged 67 and 73 in 2014. We were not brave enough to tackle it alone and were part of a 12 man group. Thank You so much and STAY WILD 💖💖
Just absolutely phenomenal! With you every step of the way for those 2+ hours of spectacular scenery. You are indeed courageous and such an inspiration, Abbie. Whenever I need a dose of mountain scenery, this is the video I will go to. I don't know how you could ever top this and do an even more spectacular trail. I should think it would be hard to find.
This was utterly amazing and stunning. I didn’t even look at the time stamp and was surprised to find two hours had passed so beautifully. It’s also a pleasure seeing your growth. You’re so much stronger than you think. This made me happy. Thank you.
Epic in its epicness. Brilliant Abbie.
What an epic trail! The scenery was amazing! Thank You for sharing this awesome adventure!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Thanks for taking us along with you 😍
Wow. This was pure class. Exactly what I needed to help plan my tour this year but also informative, beautifully filmed and very professional. Thankyou for the effort and time taken to produce this brilliant film.
Thank you so much Abbie absolutely gripping loved every second, really appreciate the time and effort Huge Congratulations
That was just epic too watch.. well done you, your amazing and inspiring MB just added too my bucket list, Thank you so much fir sharing your journey xx
My new favourite Abbie video! Loved it. x
That was awesomely beautiful!!!! You brought tears of joy to my eyes!
Thank you so much for sharing!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Excelente !!!!!! Felicitaciones Abbie !!!! impresionante todo lo que transmitís en tu video, gran aventura "exterior " e "interior ". Chapeau !!!!
Wow this was amazing. Really loved watching this. You should have a series on TV you put so much effort into making these and really appreciate the little stops along the way.
Hi Abbie I'm just going in for a cancer operation and watching you "walk" though that beautiful and inspiring landscape has given me real hope for the future, I know how spiritual mountains can be having been to Everest b.c and having a few moments along the way.
Again thankyou and carry on your work with lots of enjoyment.
What a fabulous trip! Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant and a great guide. Was already considering this having done a Pyrenees trek last year in aid of Combat Stress so now definitely focused to do this in 2021. Many thanks for your inspiration!
This was absolutely beautiful and enthralling! I've been looking for a film like this about this trek for a while and I'm SO happy that I have found your channel. Thank you for bringing us along on this incredible journey. You are lovely and you have my full support on your channel!
Well done Abbie
An inspiration to us all.. thank you
Thanks for the adventure Abbie. Amazing landscape Cheers Derek
Absolutely superb film Abbie. Loved all the scenery..Thanks.
My second time viewing your wonderful tour of Mont Blanc Abbie, and, I'm in awe at your courage on taking on those ladders and dodgy wooden steps up that death defying cliff face. Congratulations! And, loaded down with your back pack it was a real feat of determination and physical strength to get to the top unscathed and in good spirits. 👍 I took the easy way myself and drove through the Mont Blanc tunnel ! It's a beautiful part of the world and you have done an excellent job in bringing out its exceptional beauty especially to so many of us who hardly ever venture out into the wilderness, although I did my fair share of mountaineering and camping back in the lost days of my youth. Keep smiling and keep making these great videos.
Hi Abbie. Best video about TMB ever. You are great! Keep walking! Keep inspiring!
you are on brave lady. I also suffer with mental health issues and have all my life. I am now in my seventies and you give me so much inspiration. god bless you
That was wonderful to watch - and a lovely way to start my morning. Thank you as always for sharing your adventure with us.
So much respect that you did this tour in 7 day's!
Loved to watch you're hike and climbs in this beautiful place, Abbie
Alway's with a smile and positive look also when it was though
You absolutely inspired me. It was so awesome to see the many faces of the mountains , the nature there , butterflies.
Maybe next year i will walk there too. Thank you very much for this beautiful film! 💚
OMGosh, loving this Abbie xxx