{"product_id":"tour-du-mont-blanc-map-9781566959544","title":"Tour Du Mont Blanc Map","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated in the northwetern Alps, between the Aosta Valley and Haute-Savoie, Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Europe at 4,808 meters (15,774 feet). The central part of the Mont Blanc Massif, always snow-covered, consists of a mountain range that crosses Italy, France, and Switzerland. The Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) runs counterclockwise with start and finish in Les Houches, France. It covers approximately 170 km with clear signage, a 10,000-meter elevation gain (positive and negative), and takes 10 to 12 days to walk passing through France, Switzerland, and Italy. Travelers will have a chance to admire the spectacular landscapes: vast glacier areas, meadows rich in diverse flora, fascinating lunar-like rock landscapes, alpine pastures, charming villages, and refuges offering a comfortable place to rest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTour du Mont-Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTopographic Map Guide\u003c\/i\u003e booklet makes a perfect traveling companion when traversing this famous routes. A detailed description of each trail section is included that tells travelers about the many landmarks encountered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Great Treks map is printed on \"Backcountry Tough\" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full Lat\/Long grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation. Every map purchase helps support the National Geographic Society, an impact driven, nonprofit organization with global reach that uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.\u003ci\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Scale = 1:50,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded Size = 4.25\" x 9.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Maps:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Maps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158573150482,"sku":"9781566959544","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_73aad422-b182-423d-81c1-38b0d819453b.jpg?v=1774966297","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tour-du-mont-blanc-map-9781566959544","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}