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Gare d'Argentière (Hte-Savoie) walks
Loop from Argentière to Le Tour
Visorando Member
6.10 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,545 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
After the sources of the Arve, the second loop of the Arve starts from Argentière and takes you on a balcony to the village of Le Tour. The return journey is via Tré-le-Champs, with beautiful panoramic views of the Mont Blanc Massif.
The Tines loop via Argentière
6.83 mi
+1,017 ft
-991 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
3rd° loop of the Arve descent, from Les Tines, up through Le Lavancher and Petit Balcon Nord, superb scenery and a very pleasant forest crossing, and a descent as close as possible to the river.
Forest and alpine pastures on the heights of Argentière
8.92 mi
+3,734 ft
-4,337 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Outward journey from Argentière via Aiguillette d'Argentière and Lac Blanc, then down via Flégère to Les Praz de Chamonix.
Return to Argentière by train from Les Praz station. Otherwise two cars are required for arrival and departure.
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
117.22 mi
+43,812 ft
-41,965 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.
Walks near Gare d'Argentière (Hte-Savoie)
Tré-le-Champ to Lac Blanc - Tour Mont Blanc
Association / Club / Walk leader2.73 mi
+3,228 ft
-62 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
This 10th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) normally runs along the high ground above the L'Arve valley to La Flègere but here's the description of the variant to Lac Blanc. A shorter stage but full of excitement and challenges. 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 la Boerne - Refuge du Lac Blanc
2.87 mi
+3,261 ft
-0 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
8th stage from the Boerne refuge (Tré Le Champ) to the Lac Blanc refuge via the Aiguillettes d'Argentière.Stopover at the refuge to admire the magnificent panorama of the Mont Blanc.
Lac Blanc to Les Houches - Tour Mont Blanc
11.65 mi
+2,904 ft
-6,949 ft
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
8.56 mi
+1,125 ft
-5,495 ft
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.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges: Refuge La Flégère - Refuge Bellachat
6.16 mi
+2,497 ft
-1,575 ft
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 (lake) from La Flégère
4.73 mi
+607 ft
-2,300 ft
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.
Couteray - Refuge du Vieux Emosson
7.45 mi
+3,753 ft
-1,053 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Vallorcine (Haute-Savoie)
A pretty route, with views of the Tour and Argentière glaciers, which passes through the Refuge de Loriaz to reach the Barrage d'Emosson via a balcony path and finishes at the Refuge du Vieux Emosson.
Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard - Refuge des Fonts
11.24 mi
+3,527 ft
-5,331 ft
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.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges : Refuge Pierre à Bérard - Refuge Flégère
8.88 mi
+2,664 ft
-2,851 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vallorcine (Haute-Savoie)
Third stage of the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges.
This stage is on the GRP® Tour du Pays du Mont Blanc itinerary. Descend through the Vallon de Bérard nature reserve with its waterfall to the Col des Montets, then climb back up to the Refuge de la Flègère to take in the panoramic view of the Mont Blanc mountain range and its glaciers.
Refuge Albert 1er - Glacier du Tour
5.15 mi
+1,939 ft
-3,048 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Located above the Tour glacier, on its right bank, it is the only refuge managed by the Chamonix CAF that can be reached without crossing a glacier in summer. Its location is ideal, with views over a wide range of peaks: Aiguille du Tour, Chardonnet, Aiguille d'Argentière, la Verte and les Drus, les Aiguilles Rouges. It was named after Albert 1st, King of the Belgians. Considered the only high-mountain refuge accessible to families.