Does any of Rick’s books contain information about hiking Mont Blanc? If not, does anyone have a recommendation on a good book to start researching a future hike?
Often discussed here. Put "Tour de Mont Blanc" in the search bar, and also check the Switzerland forum.
There are whole books written on this subject. Here is a blog with reviews of the main ones:
https://tourdumontblanchike.com/tour-du-mont-blanc-guide-book/
I have the Kev Reynolds book but never used it, as we did this as a guided hike with MT Sobek. There are also companies that will set you up with maps and lodging for a self-guided trip. Mac’s Adventures is a highly recommended one.