Lac Blanc

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 17.77 km
Calculated time: 7h 50
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 968 m
Vertical drop: - 1,391 m
Highest point: 2,213 m
Lowest point: 1,030 m

Areas: Alps, Aiguilles Rouges
District: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Start: N 46.003905° / E 6.923416°
End: N 45.916646° / E 6.852701°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3530ET, 3530ETR, 3531ET, 3531ETR, 3630OT, 3630OTR
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 1,460 m - Start on Route des Montets, D 1506
2 : km 0.01 - alt. 1,460 m - Turn left
3 : km 0.01 - alt. 1,460 m - Keep right
4 : km 0.26 - alt. 1,460 m - Turn left
5 : km 0.27 - alt. 1,460 m - Keep right
6 : km 0.42 - alt. 1,466 m - Keep right
7 : km 0.57 - alt. 1,466 m - Keep right
8 : km 0.79 - alt. 1,503 m - Turn right onto Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc
9 : km 4.17 - alt. 2,136 m - Turn right onto Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc
10 : km 4.18 - alt. 2,139 m - Turn right
11 : km 5.02 - alt. 2,211 m - Turn right onto Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc
12 : km 5.05 - alt. 2,211 m - Turn right onto Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc
13 : km 5.47 - alt. 2,178 m - Turn sharp left onto Tour du Mont-Blanc
14 : km 5.71 - alt. 2,132 m - Turn right onto Grand Balcon Sud, TMB
15 : km 8.92 - alt. 1,851 m - Turn sharp right onto Grand Balcon Sud
16 : km 9.18 - alt. 1,894 m - Turn slight right
17 : km 9.19 - alt. 1,894 m - Turn right
18 : km 9.21 - alt. 1,896 m - Turn right onto Grand Balcon Sud
19 : km 9.3 - alt. 1,887 m - Turn left onto Grand Balcon Sud
20 : km 9.31 - alt. 1,884 m - Turn slight left
21 : km 9.4 - alt. 1,858 m - Turn slight right
22 : km 9.46 - alt. 1,848 m - Keep left
23 : km 9.92 - alt. 1,757 m - Keep right
24 : km 10.32 - alt. 1,750 m - Turn right
25 : km 10.36 - alt. 1,747 m - Keep right
26 : km 11.7 - alt. 1,533 m - Turn left
27 : km 12.08 - alt. 1,424 m - Turn right
28 : km 12.71 - alt. 1,355 m - Turn slight right
29 : km 14.18 - alt. 1,192 m - Keep left
30 : km 14.33 - alt. 1,164 m - Turn left
31 : km 14.38 - alt. 1,148 m - Keep left
32 : km 15.11 - alt. 1,074 m - Turn slight left onto Chemin Clairière du Belvédère
33 : km 15.2 - alt. 1,062 m - Turn right onto Route des Nants
34 : km 15.5 - alt. 1,056 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Route Henriette d'Angeville
35 : km 15.65 - alt. 1,059 m - Keep right onto Route Henriette d'Angeville
36 : km 16.37 - alt. 1,088 m - Turn slight right onto Route des Moussoux
37 : km 16.65 - alt. 1,086 m - Turn left onto Montée de la Croix des Moussoux
38 : km 17.04 - alt. 1,037 m - Turn sharp right onto Route des Pècles
39 : km 17.76 - alt. 1,030 m - Turn right onto Chemin du Nant Favre
E : km 17.77 - alt. 1,030 m

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Other walks in the area

Tré-le-Champ to Lac Blanc - Tour Mont Blanc

Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)

This 10th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) normally runs along the high ground above the L'Arve valley to La Flègere but here's the description of the variant to Lac Blanc. A shorter stage but full of excitement and challenges. Let's do it!
The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.

Lac Blanc to Les Houches - Tour Mont Blanc

Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)

This 11th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) is practically all downhill (with obvious exceptions at La Flégère, up to the Col du Brévent and Le Brévent and the Tête de Bellachat). The Refuge Lac Blanc is at 2,352m and the Chalet Les Méandres is at 1,100m. Let's do it!
The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.

Lac Blanc (lake) from La Flégère

Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)

A hike for those who want to enjoy the high mountains without too much elevation gain. It's ideal for children aged 8-10, to help them appreciate the mountains.
You'll enjoy a panoramic view of the Mont Blanc range from the Chamonix side.

Lac Blanc and Cheserys lakes from La Flégère

Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)

Hiking facing the Mont Blanc massif and the Chamonix peaks.

Grand Balcon Nord - Montenvers to Plan de l'Aiguille and to Les Houches

Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)

A high-level and stimulating walk along the Grand Balcon Nord overlooking the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley. The route starts from the Montenvers train station (the Little Red Train) and passes the Refuge du Montenvers (worth an overnight stop). The Grand Balcon Nord terminates at Plan de l'Aiguille but the route drops down to Les Houche on the river L'Arve to reach the Chalet Les Méandres (ex Tupilak).

Trient to Tré-le-Champ - Tour Monte Blanc

Departure from Valais

This 9th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) offers three options, the North-West one that climbs up almost to the summit of Carraye (t 2,132m) and drops down to Valorcine, the South-West past Col de Balme (at 2,191m) then drops to Le Tour or the middle option that goes over Col de Balme and Aiguilette des Posettes (at 2,210m) to drop down to Tré-le-Champ. Here's the description of the classic middle option. Let's do it!
The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.

Along the Bisse du Trient

Departure from Valais

Starting from Col de la Forclaz (1527m), a short and easy out-and-back walk along the Bisse du Trient (irrigation channel) to the Chalet du Glacier (1583m), which offers a fine view of the Glacier du Trient and the Petite Pointe d'Orny (3187m).

⚠️ Part of the trail has been damaged by a landslide. Bypassing is possible, but the walk is not accessible for baby carriages and wheelchairs (see practical info).