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  • Today we hike The Tour Du Mont Blanc in Chamonix France! We did this in early September so it was TECHNICALLY in Autumn! We had all kinds of weather! Sun, Rain, Mist and Snow! It was absolutely epic and I hope you enjoyed the experience as much as I did. If you want to go on a trip like this yourself then checkout Adventure Base here:
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Komentáře • 111

  • @DavidPMcEntee
    @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem +12

    WE DID IT! What a mission this was gang - so proud and happy to have completed it 😎 Adventure Base has kindly given you viewers a 5% discount code on this trip - so be sure to make use of it on this very TDMB itinerary! OR consider checking out their other treks too! You can find it here💪
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  • @heppyboi2667
    @heppyboi2667 Před rokem +2

    Your brother with the hiking romance 🤣

  • @1954WH
    @1954WH Před 5 měsíci +1

    A lovely, most lovely, experience, indeed! And clear as daylight and sunshine shows us how a real enjoyment literally pushes one to walk along and climb mountains!

  • @thijsmengerink7344
    @thijsmengerink7344 Před rokem +1

    Really love the vid! Amazing views, you make me wanna go and do this hike!

  • @calvinlennox2280
    @calvinlennox2280 Před rokem +1

    Aweosme video! These videography in this looks absolutely incredible!

  • @WoodsideWalker
    @WoodsideWalker Před rokem +1

    What a stunning video! That scenery was breathtaking. I've just googled this hike and really want to do it ❤

  • @paulrobinson8263
    @paulrobinson8263 Před rokem +1

    Awesome stuff mate, just back from the Alps ourselves it’s just magnificent and weather was perfect 👌👍🏔

  • @user-bo1rj2xu2s
    @user-bo1rj2xu2s Před rokem +1

    What a great video of a great experience. I don't hike but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thank you!

  • @tomastrucco1570
    @tomastrucco1570 Před rokem +1

    Awesome!!!

  • @taylorc7467
    @taylorc7467 Před rokem

    Awesome videos! Going this September, so it is great seeing your experience

  • @algorithmimplementer415
    @algorithmimplementer415 Před rokem +1

    I loved this video. Brought tears staring at the beauty of the mountains!

  • @wildellewalking
    @wildellewalking Před rokem +1

    This was so nice to see! I did the hike this August (over ten days though) and it was incredible. It made me smile seeing all these spots again. Breathtaking scenery and met some amazing people too

  • @billgreenley4013
    @billgreenley4013 Před rokem +1

    David your enthusiasm is infectious! We are booked for TMB next year! Laugavegur Trail next month. So looking forward to both! Thanks for sharing your video

  • @yoyoc7132
    @yoyoc7132 Před rokem +1

    Your videos are great! I went hiking in France last year for 2 weeks, and those mountain shelters were amazing. Too bad that I didn't take video until the last day...I somehow just remember to take photos but not videos. After seeing your inspiring videos, I think I will go to France again :)

  • @martyjuggles
    @martyjuggles Před rokem +2

    Lovely video - your relentless enthusiasm and optimism was a joy to watch. I’m planning this for 2025 to celebrate my 50th 🎉

  • @lindalinnell5199
    @lindalinnell5199 Před 5 měsíci

    What a great adventure. I will be joining my sister and niece this year on a 6 day hike from Chamonix to Courmayeur in August. Your video just excites me all the more for this trip. Thank you.

  • @JamesDownes
    @JamesDownes Před 6 měsíci

    Brilliant vid. Appreciate the effort

  • @marystofanik6391
    @marystofanik6391 Před 3 měsíci

    What an amazing video that's so enjoyable to watch!! I just love your exuberance and joy! I'll be in those mountains late June this year and I can't wait. I'll definitely stay on the main trail:)

  • @rpaw8344
    @rpaw8344 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video!makes my heart sore! Want to go soon!

  • @pierrecouronne3096
    @pierrecouronne3096 Před rokem +1

    Great video David Bought Back some lovely memories when I walked it a few years ago with some friends . Glad you showed the ladder section .

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem

      The ladders were mental!! I had to rush through them, but had a brill time💪 Thanks for the support Pierre! I’m happy you enjoyed it 😁

  • @DrunkOnWanderlust
    @DrunkOnWanderlust Před rokem +1

    This is wonderful David, I’m hoping to do this for my birthday next year 🤗 thanks for sharing x

  • @flipper971
    @flipper971 Před rokem +1

    Congrats on a beautiful trip David! Felt like I was there with you guys, great film!

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem

      Thanks Robin! I appreciate you constant support!!!💪💪💪💪

  • @vincentlee1356
    @vincentlee1356 Před rokem +1

    Super. We plan to take this trail this summer. Your video is super inspiring. Thank you so much!

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem

      Thanks Vincent!! I’m glad you enjoyed 😁🎉

  • @escapeoutdoors.
    @escapeoutdoors. Před 3 měsíci

    Wicked . I've watched 3 minutes and I'm engrossed already.👌

  • @kingofbongo10
    @kingofbongo10 Před rokem +1

    Great video Dave Mac!

  • @MrDroldo
    @MrDroldo Před rokem +1

    Stunning. Can’t wait to go and do it myself. Wonderfull video!

  • @travelmusebyshants
    @travelmusebyshants Před rokem +1

    Great video, stunning captures of the trek! I'm planning to go on next year, and the video is really helpful. I also checked the other video on the trip (what to pack, what not to pack), thanks for sharing.

  • @charleskrarup2982
    @charleskrarup2982 Před rokem +1

    Lovely stuff!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Před rokem +1

    This is brilliant upload bud, outstanding piece of cinematography! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🎥

  • @kayaker9912
    @kayaker9912 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video, you would certainly be fun to hike with. My daughter (24) and me, her mom (64) will be hiking this in Sept 2024, ours is a 10 day hike and so excited for it. Thank you for taking us along on your journey!

  • @danielduesentriebjunior
    @danielduesentriebjunior Před měsícem

    Beautiful! This summer I would like to do the Tour of Monte Rosa and the lesser known Tour des Combins.

  • @a7gaskell
    @a7gaskell Před 11 měsíci +4

    Great film man! I think what made this different from most of the TMB videos I’ve watched is you can genuinely feel the joy you guys are experiencing! Good stuff man! Heading over mid September and couldn’t be more excited

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for your kind words amigo! Checkout the new Toubkal film too, I think you’ll like that for the same reasons as well 😁

  • @johnsonoyama
    @johnsonoyama Před 11 měsíci

    Great video very inspiring

  • @nicarb
    @nicarb Před rokem +1

    Fond memories

  • @arthurbarnes101
    @arthurbarnes101 Před rokem +1

    Love your videos mate, just booked up the mont blanc climb with adventure base roll on September 2023

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the support mate! Best of luck with it, I’m hoping to get out for another big trek this summer 💪

  • @andrewjohnston9115
    @andrewjohnston9115 Před rokem

    That was excellent, just great attitude and positivity, a suggestion maybe tag some of the main features so those of us who haven't done the TMB can follow where you are?

  • @Fduthoy
    @Fduthoy Před 5 měsíci

    Legends

  • @icanbreathenow1
    @icanbreathenow1 Před rokem

    I'm going in July! I can't wait to do this. working on getting in better shape

  • @TheSwissHiker
    @TheSwissHiker Před rokem +1

    Amazing hike David. I left you a like. Greetings from Switzerland, Benjamin

  • @mariehollinger5708
    @mariehollinger5708 Před rokem +1

    Awesome shots! What was your favorite refuge and your favorite portion of the trail?

  • @Chizucamera
    @Chizucamera Před rokem +3

    I climbed Mont Blanc on Sep 23rd of this year. Your videos are great! It reminds me of the city of Chamonix and the mountains.
    I'm cheering you from Japan! 🇯🇵

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem

      Thank you for the support!! Its very cool that my videos have made it all the way to Japan! Thank you :)

    • @NVIK5
      @NVIK5 Před 10 měsíci

      I was surprised to see many Japanese on the trail. Nice to see you come all the way!

    • @Chizucamera
      @Chizucamera Před 10 měsíci

      @@NVIK5
      For Japanese hikers, the Europa Alps and the long trails of the United States are longing and popular places !!

  • @danielduesentriebjunior
    @danielduesentriebjunior Před měsícem

    May I suggest to you filming at 30 or 60fps as opposed to 25fps? If so the picture does not jump so crazy when panning the camera. We use 60 or 120Hz laptop or TV screens which do not harmonize with 24, 25 or 50fps videos.

  • @playlife86
    @playlife86 Před rokem +1

    Glad the cows at the Refugio Elisabetta didn't eat you 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kyledunbar2646
    @kyledunbar2646 Před rokem +1

    Epic adventure dude! And awesome blog!
    I'm keen to know how you navigated the route, do adventure base give you some pre planned download?

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem

      Adventure Base planned it all! :) It was lusssh!

  • @dimpleshah8362
    @dimpleshah8362 Před rokem

    Beautiful videography and excellent commentary!!Curious what month were you guys trekking?

  • @simonk337
    @simonk337 Před rokem +1

    Somehow missed this one..what an adventure. It's been on my bucket list for years. You need to get out and do more of this stuff please, not the roundabout stuff.

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem +2

      Thanks SimonK! Mate I’d love to be in the Alps every week but that’s not really possible, so the stealths are here to stay! Otherwise it’ll be one video a year 😭 but that being said - dw the UK mountain trips are coming back soon 💪

  • @user-un4bf9xb4d
    @user-un4bf9xb4d Před rokem

    First of all, an amazing and inspiring video bro!!!!
    Really makes me want to do the trek.
    By the way, what camera are you using?

  • @tckoutdoor8725
    @tckoutdoor8725 Před rokem +1

    Great Video David! Thanks for taking us with you. Do you have a list of the refuges you stayed or where you stopped? All the best. TCK Outdoor

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem

      Thanks for the support mate! I’m afraid I booked it all with Adventurebase.com so I didn’t handle any of that 💪 sorry I can’t help!!

  • @TamaEnergy
    @TamaEnergy Před rokem

    Any advice on finding trekking groups to do this with I'm a solo travellers and would love to meet people AND do this amazing hike🥰

  • @Roamingtheworldrockymountain

    We are doing it late June, 2024….my question is did you post your route and where you stayed? Would haves loved captions on what col that was and what Refugio that was!

  • @mrbulletproof007
    @mrbulletproof007 Před rokem

    Hi mate .. quick on your trip looked amazing fair play.. I’m thinking to do it this summer which route plan did you follow and did you pre book all the refuse? Thanks Stacey

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem

      Hi Stacy! It was all booked and planned through adventure base and we went in September 😁

  • @neilfarrimond8910
    @neilfarrimond8910 Před měsícem

    Can I ask how you got from Geneva Airport to Chamonix? When and where do you book the transfer? Cheers

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling

    What an epic hike. I could see Joe getting worse and worse. I'm glad he made the sensible choice. Better to stop short than end up with a mountain rescue. I hope he has recovered or recovering. Was it just too much for his knees or has he torn some cartilage. Looking at how he was walking I'm thinking the latter. Brilliant vlog, hope you are both recovering.

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem +1

      He made the wise choice! No both all good and fully recovered now, it was just inflammation after so many days trekking! I was suffering too but not as bad- you got to know when to call it a day! 💪 Thanks for the support mate 👊

    • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
      @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Před rokem +1

      @@DavidPMcEntee good to hear.

    • @HanhNguyen-uk8bc
      @HanhNguyen-uk8bc Před 8 měsíci

      I saw a hiker like that when I did the TMB and it was due to an inflamed IT band. We advised him to max out his pain meds and finish each day by finding a tennis ball sized rock and rolling his hip over it. FYI, it is extremely painful to do but it will release the tension in the tendon and you'll feel better in the long run. He developed the pain day 2 while climbing Col de le Croix du Bonhomme. We didn't speak to him until day 5 and he was ultimately able to finish the hike.

  • @indral8598
    @indral8598 Před 2 měsíci

    What month did you do this? Which tour company do you recommend?

  • @MarkFromDeventer
    @MarkFromDeventer Před rokem

    Watching this one for the second time in a week, love it mate, really nice to watch 🙂. Do you mainly use your GoPro or your phone? Or basically, when do you use which one?

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem +1

      I had to rewatch it after your comment! Best trip yet id say! I use a mix of go pro and iPhone to film vloggie bits sometime! All to do with battery life 👌

    • @MarkFromDeventer
      @MarkFromDeventer Před rokem

      @@DavidPMcEntee 😃 Yes must've been an amazing experience and adventure. Thanks for your reply, you've inspired me to try to make a little video myself when I go hiking this weekend, that's why I asked. 💪

  • @Adrian-fi2vo
    @Adrian-fi2vo Před 11 měsíci

    stunning video, did you sleep a night in chamonix before starting the tour(to les houches/ les contamines) the next day or how did you do it? I'm curious if i need to stay a night in chamonix to have enough time to reach the refuge.
    Keep the good content up mate :)

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před 10 měsíci

      We did sleep in Chamonix! On the first and last day

  • @gizemfernandezrodriguez3825

    Do you need cash or is card payment available everywhere?

  • @johnjohnstone8107
    @johnjohnstone8107 Před rokem +1

    Hey, love the video and your enthusiasm.
    We’re planning this for next September but there’s some disagreement on whether we can do the whole Tour in 7 days.
    From the info we’ve found it looks like it’s broken down into 11 sections. Is it easy to link them up or are they all up and down so you’d end up climbing on every section?
    Watching the film again for some answers.
    All the best.

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před rokem +1

      Sorry mate we followed a guided path from Adventure base so had everything linked up for us! We took a couple buses too, as seen in the vid - so I can’t be much help on logistics! We had it all done for us! 🔥 Thanks for the support mate 👊

    • @johnjohnstone8107
      @johnjohnstone8107 Před rokem

      @@DavidPMcEntee Thanks David. That’s our plan too. Probably wasn’t clear in the question but the guide says 11 sections over 11 days or do the highlights in 7 days. We’d prefer to do it all in 7 days without skipping sections.

    • @HanhNguyen-uk8bc
      @HanhNguyen-uk8bc Před 8 měsíci

      @@johnjohnstone8107 Curious if you've completed the hike yet.

  • @HikewithEli
    @HikewithEli Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing footage 🤩 would September be good time to do TMB or July is best?

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před 10 měsíci

      I did it in September! It was a bit late but still good 👌

    • @ryanc4748
      @ryanc4748 Před 6 měsíci

      Why u think it was a bit late? Was it the beginning or the end of September?

  • @IrelandRider
    @IrelandRider Před rokem +2

    I don't know how you managed to squeeze your trip into a 26 minute video, but it was great to watch, well done on your epic hike and adventure, the views were amazing 👏

  • @adventureswithminders
    @adventureswithminders Před 4 měsíci

    What month was this that you went ?

  • @suzecostello1362
    @suzecostello1362 Před 9 měsíci

    hi David, my husband and I are doing it early September. We haven't booked any accommodation as we' re not sure how far we'll hike every day. Will beds be available do you think? Many thanks

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Probably not! Deffo book huts or you could be turned away when you arrive - nightmare situation!!

  • @Yuiiski-
    @Yuiiski- Před rokem

    I wish I had a brother that was into hiking, I do all my walks alone. 😅

  • @cillmah
    @cillmah Před 11 měsíci

    Hey, how much is the average cost of a night in one of the Refuges? I'm hoping to hike it this September

    • @DavidPMcEntee
      @DavidPMcEntee  Před 10 měsíci

      I booked everything through adventurebase

  • @dorinm4653
    @dorinm4653 Před rokem

    What time of the year did you go for the hike?

  • @taylorc7467
    @taylorc7467 Před rokem +1

    What was the pizza place called?

    • @uTubeismyTivo
      @uTubeismyTivo Před 11 měsíci +1

      Pan Per Focaccia, not sure why it's secret...

    • @pelisinho
      @pelisinho Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@uTubeismyTivo maybe because its kinda hidden? Either way, best foccacia I had, soooo good and fluffy!

  • @icanbreathenow1
    @icanbreathenow1 Před rokem

    what footwear did you use?

  • @wildellewalking
    @wildellewalking Před rokem +1

    This was so nice to see! I did the hike this August (over ten days though) and it was incredible. It made me smile seeing all these spots again. Breathtaking scenery and met some amazing people too

    • @ryanc4748
      @ryanc4748 Před 6 měsíci

      Was 10 days to much , or just right?