Arrêt Bellevue walks

This hike is not particularly difficult, despite one slightly steep section, and will take you to the foot of the terminal tongue of the Bionnassay Glacier, then to the Col de Voza. All along the way, you will enjoy magnificent views of the Bionnassay Glacier, then the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Massif.

stage 1 of the TMB: Les Houches to Les Contamines-Monjoie via the Col du Tricot

stage1 of the Tour du Mont Blanc: from Les Houches to the Refuge de Nant Borrant (in the commune of Les Contamines Montjoie) via the Col du Tricot variant.

Completed from 27 June to 4 July 2011, with 4 hikers, 2 tents, in almost complete autonomy (food provided for 7 days, only bread and a few items were purchased along the route). The cable car and bus were used to shorten some stages and we needed about a day more to complete the Brévent balcony opposite the Mont Blanc massif. The return to the starting point will be by public transport, bus or train...

The route starts in the forest and then, as it gains altitude, the landscape becomes increasingly rocky. The Refuge du Nid d'Aigle marks the boundary between the two environments. From the Baraque Forestière des Rognes, the trail becomes narrow and steep until you reach the Refuge de Tête Rousse. The descent follows the same trail back to the Baraque Forestière des Rognes. This gives access to the Dérochoir, a slightly tricky section. After that, the trail is straightforward until you reach your destination.

A classic in the area, with sweeping views of the Chamonix valley and the other side of Saint-Gervais. A fairly easy, family-friendly hike. There are lots of activities and games if you want to spend the day there.

Tour du Mont Blanc in 9 days.