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Bertone Refuge - Elena Refuge
Visorando Member
10.18 mi
+4,022 ft
-3,720 ft
8h 10
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 5 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from Refuge Bertone (Italy) to Refuge Elena (Italy): a hike offering superb views of Mont Blanc from the Italian side.
Lago Chécrouit from Dolonne
3.85 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
Starting from Courmayeur, this excursion combines comfort and a change of scenery: a quick cable car ride up to Dolonne, then a path winding through mountain pastures and forests to Lago Checrouit. To keep you company: an almost permanent view of the Mont Blanc massif.
Courmayeur to Malatrá Desot - Tour Mont Blanc
Association / Club / Walk leader8.85 mi
+5,276 ft
-2,608 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
This 5th stage climbs out of Courmayeur to coss the Torrente Sapin and head past Rifugio Giorgio Bertone and climbing to the Col Sapin. Then down to Tza de Sécheron and back up to the Col Entre Deux Sauts. Let's do it! The Tour Mont Blanc (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 Maison Vieille - Refuge Bertone
5.73 mi
+2,713 ft
-2,671 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 4 of the Tour du Mont Blanc in Italy, from the Maison Vieille refuge to the Bertone refuge, with a visit to Courmayeur.
Malatrá Desot to La Fouly - Tour Mont Blanc
11.17 mi
+3,120 ft
-4,491 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
This 6th stage of the TMB continues to follow the stream Dora di Ferret from high up before dropping into the valley, for a while. From below the Pré de Bard Damon and all the way up to the Grand Col Ferret the ascent is almost 500m. Here the route enters Switzerland and it's pretty much downhill, around La Dotse to follow the stream Dranse de Ferret into La Fouly. The Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France. Let's do it!
stage 5 of the TMB
8.24 mi
+3,120 ft
-3,629 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 5 of the TMB: From Planpincieux to the Relais d'Arpette via the Col du Grand Ferret.
From Plan de l'Aiguille to Montenvers station
3.81 mi
+499 ft
-1,772 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely downhill hike leading from the restaurant near the Plan de l’Aiguille cable car to Montenvers station, with a return journey by train to Chamonix station.
Punta della Croce and Lago d'Arpy
7.73 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,755 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Morgex (Aosta Valley)
The Pointe de la Croix is clearly visible to the east of La Thuile. This circular hike offers sweeping views of the Mont Blanc massif and the 4,000-metre peaks on the Italian-Swiss border, in particular the easily recognisable Cervino. The return route takes you via the popular Lac d'Arpy.
Elisa Refuge - Champex
15.29 mi
+3,360 ft
-5,289 ft
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 6 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from the Elena refuge in Italy to Champex in Switzerland.
La Jonction via Montagne de la Côte
9.22 mi
+5,367 ft
-5,377 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
The Montagne de la Côte is a steep ridge separating the final tongues of the Bossons and Taconnaz Glaciers tumbling down from Mont Blanc and Le Goûter.
Historically, the route taken by Balmat and Paccard on their first ascent of Mont Blanc, this climb starts out pleasantly winding through the forest, then onto grassy slopes, and finally into a more mineral setting, ending in a very high-mountain glacial atmosphere.
Lex Blanche to Courmayeur - Tour Mont Blanc
9.22 mi
+1,716 ft
-4,918 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
This 4th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) begins with a descent to Val Veny before climbing up Arp Vieille and to the Fauvre Edge. The route hugs the mountain to reach the ski slopes and drops down 800m to Courmayeur. 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__.
stage 4 of the TMB
9.65 mi
+1,644 ft
-4,882 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 4 of the TMB: from the Elisabetta Refuge (Val Veny) to Plampincieux (Val Ferret) via Col de Checroui and Courmayeur.
Loop trail of the Mottets and Caillet refreshment stands
5.98 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,254 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
This hike offers beautiful views of the Chamonix valley and the Aiguilles Rouges massif, with the added bonus of two pretty chalets where you can stop for refreshments. The suggested loop starts with the climb to Les Mottets, then returns via Caillet.
Chamonix - Col de Balme
10.38 mi
+4,137 ft
-315 ft
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
117.32 mi
+43,858 ft
-41,952 ft
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.
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