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Explore the Tour of Mont Blanc quiz

1. What is the approximate length of the TMB?

A. 120 km (75 miles) B. 170 km (106 miles) C. 210 km (131 miles)

2. By convention, the TMB starts and finshes in a French village. What is its name?

A. Argentière B. Chamonix C. Les Houches

3. How many countries does the TMB pass through?

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4

4. Which of the following pair of climbers made the first ascent of Mont Blanc (4810 m)?

A. Balmat & Paccard B. Tilman & Shipton C. Bonatti & Maestri

5. Which local cheese, made from cow's milk, can be found on the western section of the Tour of Mont Blanc (TMB)?

A. Cantal B. Beaufort C. Brie

6. Which famous Alpinist established a refuge of the same name on the Italian section of the TMB?

A. Walter Bonatti B. Jacques Balmat C. Chris Bonington

7. What is the total altitude gained and lost over the entire TMB circuit?

A. 5000 m (16,400 feet) B. 7500 m (24,600 feet) C. 10,000 m (32,800 feet)

8. What is the name of the pass on the TMB that separates France from Italy?

A. Col de la Seigne B. Col des Fours C. Grand Col Ferret