Hiking and camping the GR131 in Fuerteventura in 6 Days
📍11 days ↔️170km/104mi ↗️9,880m/3200ft
Corralejo to Morro Jable (6 days)
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a classic long-distance trek that loops around one of Europe’s most iconic mountains. Along the way, you pass through France, Italy, and Switzerland, moving between charming villages, scenic valleys, and dramatic alpine passes. The views are consistently stunning, and the route has a great balance of challenge and accessibility.
After countless hours of digging through guides and YouTube videos—and after completing several tours myself—I wanted to gather everything I learned in one handy place. This guide is my personal take which focuses on camping and can be a little harder than other traditional routes.
Activity Overview
Distance: 170km / 104mi.
Elevation gain: 10,000m / 32,500, ft.
Highest point: 2,526m / 8,287 ft.
Number of days: 6
💵Costs
Airfares from London - 120.00GBP
Transfers - xx.00GBP
Pitches - Free
Total - 430.00GBP
🚌Transport to trail head
Bus - ~£30 - Private transfer from Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura to
The maps provided on this website are intended as a general guide only. Conditions, routes, and features may change at any time. Always rely on your own judgement and seek local or professional advice if possible.
Key Highlights of the
GR131 on Fuerteventura
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is widely considered Europe’s best long-distance hike, offering the perfect blend of challenge, comfort, and unforgettable alpine scenery. For keen backpackers looking for a bucket-list adventure, here’s what makes the TMB truly stand out:
Circle the entire Mont Blanc massif, crossing through France, Italy, and Switzerland on a single loop.
Experience 170 km of ever-changing landscapes—from glacier-carved valleys and high passes to wildflower meadows and classic alpine villages.
Enjoy the ideal balance of challenging but accessible, with well-marked trails and plenty of support along the way.
Customize your adventure with flexible daily stages, scenic variants, and easy opportunities to add rest days or shorten tougher sections.
Savor world-class French, Italian, and Swiss mountain cuisine, from fresh pastries to polenta and hearty alpine stews.
Meet a diverse and friendly international community of hikers, adding inspiration and camaraderie to every stage.
Take on diverse, rewarding terrain, including panoramic ridgelines, forested paths, suspension bridges, and high alpine passes.
Helpful Links
Tour du Mont Blanc Hike - This has really good articles about shortcuts if you are short on time or are not 100%.
TMBTENT - A great general guide for the TMB.
Your Questions, Answered
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Excluding flights, you can expect to pay between 600GBP to 800GBP. The main thing which will cause costs will be food and drinks. Expect to pay between 20 and 30EUR per meal at refuges.