Chamonix 2023

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15 Jun 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 14.40 km
Calculated time: 6h 45
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 910 m
Vertical drop: - 1,113 m
Highest point: 2,002 m
Lowest point: 1,028 m

Areas: Alps, Aiguilles Rouges, Mont-Blanc (Massif)
District: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Start: N 45.981736° / E 6.925733°
End: N 45.917218° / E 6.867477°
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. 1,240 m - Start on
2 : km 0.04 - alt. 1,241 m - Turn right onto Rue Charlet Straton
3 : km 0.22 - alt. 1,250 m - Turn left onto Chemin des Grands Bois
4 : km 1.82 - alt. 1,517 m - Turn sharp right onto Chemin des Grands Bois
5 : km 4.19 - alt. 2,002 m - Turn sharp left onto Grand Balcon Sud
6 : km 6.73 - alt. 1,851 m - Turn sharp right onto Grand Balcon Sud
7 : km 6.96 - alt. 1,887 m - Keep right onto Grand Balcon Sud
8 : km 6.99 - alt. 1,893 m - Keep right onto Grand Balcon Sud
9 : km 7.09 - alt. 1,884 m - Keep right
10 : km 7.16 - alt. 1,887 m - Turn sharp right
11 : km 7.26 - alt. 1,858 m - Turn slight right
12 : km 7.32 - alt. 1,848 m - Keep left
13 : km 7.78 - alt. 1,757 m - Keep left
14 : km 7.81 - alt. 1,747 m - Turn sharp left
15 : km 8.87 - alt. 1,587 m - Turn sharp right
16 : km 9.16 - alt. 1,533 m - Turn left
17 : km 9.53 - alt. 1,424 m - Turn right onto La Floria
18 : km 11.46 - alt. 1,190 m - Keep left
19 : km 11.64 - alt. 1,192 m - Keep left
20 : km 11.83 - alt. 1,148 m - Keep left
21 : km 12.56 - alt. 1,074 m - Turn slight left onto Chemin Clairière du Belvédère
22 : km 12.57 - alt. 1,072 m - Turn slight right onto Chemin de la Floriaz
23 : km 12.65 - alt. 1,062 m - Turn right onto Route des Nants
24 : km 12.73 - alt. 1,059 m - Turn left onto Passage de l'Oratoire
25 : km 12.82 - alt. 1,044 m - Turn right onto Rue Joseph Vallot
26 : km 13.5 - alt. 1,034 m - Turn slight right onto Rue du Docteur Paccard
27 : km 13.53 - alt. 1,034 m - Turn left onto Place Balmat
28 : km 13.53 - alt. 1,033 m - Keep left onto Place Balmat
29 : km 13.6 - alt. 1,031 m - Turn slight left onto Quai d'Arve
30 : km 13.61 - alt. 1,032 m - Turn right onto Place Saussure
31 : km 13.87 - alt. 1,030 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue du Lyret
32 : km 14.37 - alt. 1,028 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenue de Courmayeur
E : km 14.4 - alt. 1,028 m

Useful Information

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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)

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Lac Blanc to Les Houches - Tour Mont Blanc

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

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

Hiking facing the Mont Blanc massif and the Chamonix peaks.

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

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

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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).