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Col de la Glière walks
The Aiguilles Rouges Black Lakes (Les Lacs Noirs des Aiguilles Rouges)
Visorando member 
9.04 km
+638 m
-636 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Hiking on the Aiguilles Rouges massif through a wild landscape, discovering magnificent mountain lakes.
You'll pass the Col du Lac Cornu, overlooking the eponymous lake, before arriving at the Lacs Noirs, where the mountain fauna is particularly present.
Despite some technical sections, I strongly recommend descending to the second lake, where few people venture. You'll be able to spot a few mountain animals - chamois, ibex, marmots - and, weather permitting, take a dip in a mountain lake with an exceptional panorama of Mont Blanc.
Walks near Col de la Glière
Lac Blanc (lake) from La Flégère
Visorando member 
7.61 km
+185 m
-701 m
2h 40
Moderate
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.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges: Refuge La Flégère - Refuge Bellachat
Visorando member 
9.91 km
+761 m
-480 m
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Fourth stage of the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges.
This stage is on the Mont Blanc GRP® route, with the Mont Blanc massif and its glaciers as a panorama. Balcony hike to Planpraz. The panorama on arrival at Brévent is exceptional.
Lac Blanc to Les Houches - Tour Mont Blanc
Association / Club / Walk leader 18.74 km
+885 m
-2,118 m
7h 55
Difficult
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.
Refuge du Lac Blanc - Chamonix
Visorando member 
13.77 km
+343 m
-1,675 m
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
9th stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc, from the Refuge du Lac Blanc to Chamonix.
Chamonix - Col de Balme
Visorando member 
16.70 km
+1,261 m
-96 m
8h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
This first stage of the long route starts gently, facing the Mont Blanc massif, and ends at the hamlet of Le Tour. The climb to Col de Balme offers superb views of the Glacier du Tour. You will cross the French-Swiss border on the first day, just before arriving at the refuge. From Col de Balme, you can also admire the Emosson lakes.
Chamonix - Zermatt
Visorando member 
188.81 km
+13,368 m
-12,787 m
14 days
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
This legendary route connecting these two resorts renowned for skiing and mountaineering is very demanding. It requires excellent physical condition. You will hike through spectacular scenery, starting at the foot of Mont Blanc and ending opposite the Matterhorn. You will pass numerous peaks over 4,000 metres high, such as the Weisshorn and the Dent Blanche d'Hérens.
Moëde Anterne refuge - Col and Lac d'Anterne - Lac Vert - Plaine Joux
Visorando member 11.70 km
+523 m
-1,169 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
From the Moëde Anterne refuge where you will have spent the night, there is a beautiful climb to the Col d'Anterne, facing Mont Blanc, then a return trip to Lac d'Anterne. The descent from the pass is via the 4X4 track to spare your joints.
Refuges Moëde Anterne - Pierre à Bérard via le Buet
Visorando member 
14.51 km
+1,341 m
-1,417 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Second stage of the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges.
This second stage follows the itinerary of the Mont Blanc GRP®. Hike through the Passy Reserve to the Col de Salenton. It's optional to climb the Mont Blanc des Dames: le Buet. Descent through the Vallon de Bérard nature reserve to the mountain hut.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges: Bellachat Refuge - Servoz
Visorando member 
11.05 km
+227 m
-1,558 m
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Fifth and final stage of the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges.
This stage offers panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif and its glaciers, the Contamines valley and Les Fiz. The descent is through forest.
Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard - Refuge des Fonts
Visorando member 
18.09 km
+1,075 m
-1,625 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vallorcine (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely hike passing through the Col de Salenton, descend to take the balcony path through the mountain pastures of the Vallée de la Diosaz. Continue on to the Refuge de Moede-Anterne, then the Col d'Anterne and descend to the magnificent Lac d'Anterne. Then reach the Refuge des Fonts via a pretty path passing through the Petit Col d'Anterne.
⚠️ This route crosses the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. Please respect the regulations in force. See practical information.