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Aiguille Croche walks
Aiguille Croche and Mont Joly from the Col du Joly
Visorando Member
9.21 mi
+2,769 ft
-2,769 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
The ascent of Mont Joly, a unique viewpoint facing Mont Blanc, via the Aiguille Croche, which also offers superb panoramic views, with a long ridge walk between the two. A beautiful high mountain atmosphere.
The Mont Joly mountain range
11.81 mi
+4,715 ft
-4,682 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Megève (Haute-Savoie)
A magnificent, long hike for those who are not afraid of heights, probably one of the best views in the region of the Aravis, Mont Blanc and Beaufortain.
Please note: The second part of the ascent is very exposed and impressive, not recommended for those who are afraid of heights, children or inexperienced hikers.
Walks near Aiguille Croche
Col de la Fenetre
7.73 mi
+1,296 ft
-3,596 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
This walk starts from the top of the gondola at Le Signal. It is an interesting walk, up to and through the Col de la Fenetre. The descent takes you back down through alpine pastures and into the valley leading back to Les Contamines-Montjoie.
⚠️ Please note that you need to park at (A) and not (D) for this walk ⚠️
Mont Joly from the Signal gondola lift
9.37 mi
+2,562 ft
-3,875 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
This hiking route provides access to Mont Joly via the south face, bypassing the ridge between Les Croches and Le Joly. From the summit of Mont Joly, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. Please note that the return journey involves a steep descent.
Chalet de Roselette - Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme
6.16 mi
+3,261 ft
-1,358 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
From Roselette to the Croix du Bonhomme via a short section of the Tour du Mont Blanc variant.
stage 2 of the TMB
6.74 mi
+4,278 ft
-157 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
stage2 of the TMB: from Les Contamines-Montjoie to the Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme.
Refuge Nant Borrant - Refuge des Mottets
9.72 mi
+4,452 ft
-3,018 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Stage2 of the Tour du Mont Blanc: from the Nant Borrant mountain hut (Contamines-Montjoie) to the Mottets mountain hut (Bourg-Saint-Maurice) via the Col des Fours route.
Les Contamines to Les Chapieux - Tour Mont Blanc
Association / Club / Walk leader10.10 mi
+4,334 ft
-3,097 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
This 2nd stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) follows the river Le Bonnant upstream to climb over the Col du Bonhomme at 2,329m. 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.
Refuge des Conscrits
6.25 mi
+5,472 ft
-804 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
A magical new route to the heart of the Mont Blanc massif.
High-altitude atmosphere and proximity to the great Alpine glaciers!
Traverse of Mont Joly and Aiguille Croche
8.73 mi
+3,058 ft
-2,910 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A good ridge walk starting from the Bettex telecabin station at Mont d'Arbois and finishing at Le Signal telecabin station above Les-Contamines-Montjoie.
Refuge de La Balme - Bourg Saint Maurice
7.05 mi
+2,615 ft
-3,117 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. Départ du Refuge de la Balme jusqu’aux Chapieux. Cette étape nous fait entrer dans un monde minéral (Col de la Croix du Bonhomme) et nous permet d'avoir un magnifique panorama sur la belle région du Beaufortain.