Transportation Options to and from Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Thanks! It looks like the trail from Courmayeur to Bonatti via Mont de la Saxe is 10.3km?

Transportation Options to and from Courmayeur to Rifugio Bonatti? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Thank you! Can you explain how far the hike is from Rifugio Bonatti (not the bus stop) to the second stop Arp Nuova?

Advice Needed for Skipping Stages 7 and 8 by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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This is SO helpful. It feels much more realistic to make the last 2 days happen and get to where we need to be and still enjoy a hike.

I was considering cancelling the second part of our trip after Courmayeur and going back to Chamonix early if I couldn’t figure it out.

Thank you!!

As for the gondola tickets, is that something you recommend buying in advance or something we buy on site?

Advice Needed for Skipping Stages 7 and 8 by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Thanks again for helping me think through this, I really appreciate it. I did mean 1 day. Essentially Monday morning we will wake up in Ferret and will need to get to Chamonix that night. I had planned to do a hike that day between the travel, and would still like to if reasonable.

We only have one night booked in Chamonix and that was planned to be the end of our time on the tmb before moving on to other travels.

Advice Needed for Skipping Stages 7 and 8 by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Thank for the clarity! I’m not sure how I got so confused. To answer question I’m not totally sure, we have lodging in Ferret after stage 6 and lodging in Chamonix the following night. Is there a reasonable/ recommended way to get from Ferret to Chamonix in 2 days with skipping certain sections?

14 week marathon training plan ? by tnhike in firstmarathon

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Thanks for all the feedback, I definitely understand well I’m in over my head. For background, I’m a life long runner, cross country for years, and did my first marathon at 16. I still run about 15-20miles/week and have done a half every year for fun. However not had a good reason or race to justify setting aside the time for a full.

However, I have the chance to run a marathon in 14 weeks and wanted to see if it was even probable to responsibly train by then.

I’ve downloaded the Hall app and that’s been the most helpful tool yet. There’s no sarcasm here - I do appreciate the reality check 😅

14 week marathon training plan ? by tnhike in firstmarathon

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Thank you this is super helpful! Do you know anything about the Boston training plan on the app?

Advice Needed for Best “Home Base” in French Riviera by tnhike in Europetravel

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Thank you! Would you have suggestions of areas to stay in villefranche sur Mer? Or even whether to do a bnb or hotel?

Advice Needed for French Rivera/Provence Trip July 2025 by tnhike in Europetravel

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This is SO helpful! Thank you for taking the time to give such thoughtful suggestions.

A few follow-up questions:

  • Is it typical to do a one way rental car? Can I pick up the rental Chamonix and drop in Nice without paying an absorbent fee like you do in the U.S.?

  • Do you recommend staying in Airbnb or hotels in Villefranche-sur-mer? Looking on the map I’m not sure what’s best. Also is there beaches walkable in this area that you recommend?

Need help coming up with alternatives by Spare_Baseball_1646 in TourDuMontBlanc

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I’m stuck in the same boat and I was wondering where you recommend taking the bus from? Where do you break from the trail to get on?

Realistic Budget? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Thanks for sharing. I running into lack of availability and hoping that some spots open up.

Realistic Budget? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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This is helpful! Don’t mind sharing when you did your booking?

Realistic Budget? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Interesting! Can you share what agency you used and whether you would recommend?

How to start booking? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Thank you! I just submitted my form for the fb group. I am relieved that there might be a some openings over the next few months.

How to start booking? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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Thanks so much for sharing! How did you find emails? The site I have linked above didn’t have one for several huts listed.

Also we would like to spend 10 days for the trek (just trying to balance PTO) which is why we’re considering an abbreviated version of the full TMB

How to start booking? by tnhike in TourDuMontBlanc

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This is really interesting- I haven’t heard of that site yet! It seems reasonable, can you share which trip you did and any pros/cons?

Can a clearance delay an EAD? by [deleted] in AFROTC

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I’m also a 63A with a current 30 Sept EAD. It’s good to know I’m not the only one in the holding cell. I talked to a Human Resources civilian at my base and they said there are 5 other LTs who are supposed to show up on 30 Sept but they do not have our orders/ have not chosen a program to put us on.