Long distances hikes in the alps where Bivouac is allowed?

I am currently planning a hike on the Tour du Mont Blanc because I found the idea of a long-distance hike at high altitudes in the mountains very appealing.

However, the system seems to be designed (by making bivouac illegal (like Switzerland or Italy below 2500m)) to force me to pay for nights in a refuge. While I wouldn't mind paying to stay in a nice place in the mountains, I am a student; with the prices averaging 50 euros for a night, a week-long hike could easily use my budget for a month (counting food, transportation, etc). I am really avid fan of nature but I quite simply cannot afford to sleep on refuges every day.

Are there any long distance trails where bivouac is allowed or tolerated in at least a good part of it? As I said, I wouldn't mind staying 1 or 2 nights in a refuge during a week hike (I would actually want that to recharge from time to time), but the prospect of setting a bivouac and being fined what would mean a semester worth of money is scary.

Any suggestions? I have a preference for the western part of the alps (France,CH,Austria).

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Can you wild camp in the Alps?

Wild camping is permitted anywhere in France subject to the permission of the landowner or tenant of the land, and subject to some general limitations. The wild camping rules in the French Alps are different to the UK. In Scotland, because of the Land Reform Act of 2003 you are allowed to camp on most unenclosed land.

What is the longest hiking trail in Europe?

Kom\u2013Emine. The Kom-Emine is Europe's longest uninterrupted high-mountain path. The trail usually takes a little under a month to complete, and there are around 30 mountain huts to accommodate hikers.

Which 3 countries do the travelers hike through on their trip through the Alps?

Once on the trail, circumventing Mont Blanc will take you through three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland in that order if you take the more thoughtful counter-clockwise approach. Of course, all three sections have a distinct feel.

Alpine Passes Trail - long-distance hiking in Switzerland

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