Live Breathe Hike brings together all-women group of journalists, guides and photographer to experience Europe’s most celebrated alpine trek
This August, an all-women group of international journalists, led by one of the Alps’ most experienced mountain guides, will walk one of Europe’s most iconic long-distance trails as part of a hosted media trip with specialist adventure company Live Breathe Hike.
The 10-day journey covers 110km across France, Italy and Switzerland, showcasing Live Breathe Hike’s approach to small-group alpine trekking. Led by International Mountain Leader Tanya Perret, the itinerary combines expert guiding, carefully paced walking days and authentic mountain hospitality.
Perret has spent more than 26 years guiding in the Alps and Himalayas and has completed more than 60 crossings of the Tour du Mont Blanc. Throughout her career, she has championed a deliberately boutique approach, limiting groups to a maximum of eight guests and creating thoughtfully paced itineraries that allow travellers to fully experience the landscapes, culture and communities along the route.
Tour Du Mont Blanc – Trip at a Glance
- Distance: 110km
- Duration: 10 days/9 nights
- Route: Circular route starting and finishing in Chamonix
- Countries crossed: France, Italy & Switzerland
- Highest point: Grand Col Ferret 2,532 meters (8,307 feet)
- Maximum group size: 8 guests
- Guiding heritage: Over 25 years leading Tour du Mont Blanc trips
The route has been designed to balance physical challenge with comfort. Guests stay in carefully selected family-run hotels, guesthouses and mountain lodges, enjoy regional cuisine throughout the journey and benefit from baggage transfers on key sections.
“Our trips have never been about getting to the finish first,” said Tanya Perret, Founder, Live Breathe Hike.
“The greatest luxury in the mountains is time. Time to slow down, take in the surrounding landscape, connect with fellow travellers and experience places properly.”
Alice Morrison comments: ‘’A challenge plus some luxury. Can’t wait for those lush alpine meadows!’
The hosted media trip takes place from 10–19 August and includes:
- Tanya Perret – Founder, Live Breathe Hike
- Alice Morrison – Explorer, author, and freelance journalist. First person to have crossed Saudi Arabia on foot, walking its full 2,200km length from the Jordanian border to Najran in Dec 2025
- Kathleen Rellihan – Senior Travel & Culture Editor, Outside
- Amelia Duggan – Award-winning freelance journalist
- Jessica Wiseman – Adventure and travel photographer
- Katie Crowe – Multi-award-winning adventure travel PR expert, speaker, and co-founder, Luminar Collective
Joining the group for an evening of stories and inspiration will be Sophie Lavaud, Sherpa Dawa Sangay.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is regarded as one of Europe’s premier long-distance walking routes, attracting hikers from around the world with its spectacular alpine scenery, mountain culture and journey through three countries.
