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Les Contamines-Montjoie walks
Colombaz and return via Les Tappes
Visorando Member
6.64 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,608 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Easy hike below Mont Joly and Col du Joly with a beautiful view of Mont Blanc and the Dômes de Miage.
To refuge de Tré la Tete
8.48 mi
+2,690 ft
-2,684 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
A circular walk from Les Contamines Montjoie up to the Refuge de tré la Tete and views of the Tré la Tete glacier, then descending to Combe Noire to the waterfalls before returning past the pretty chapel of Notre Dame de la Gorge.
Circular walk starting from Baptieu
3.59 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,178 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
An ideal day trip to explore the lush mountain pastures and small high-altitude chalets of Colombaz. A magnificent viewpoint over the Mont Blanc massif, whose summit peeks out between the Dômes de Miage and the Aiguille de Bionnassay.
Refuge des Conscrits
Association / Club / Walk leader
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!
Lacs Jovet out and return
11.20 mi
+3,340 ft
-3,343 ft
8h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
From Les Contamines-Montjoie; an out and return walk to the Lacs Jovet, joining and following the Tour du Mont Blanc trail for most of the way. There are more challenging alternatives to this walk to make it longer, more circular or technically harder; these are described in the useful information section.
Les Contamines to Les Chapieux - Tour Mont Blanc
10.10 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.
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.
Miage and Mont Truc chalets from La Gruvaz
6.00 mi
+2,464 ft
-2,451 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Sublime hike to the Chalets de Miage and Mont Truc.
Les Chalets de Miage from La Gruvaz
4.86 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,788 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A great classic in the area, with particularly bucolic scenery ("and in the middle flows a river"). Ideal for a long break, a picnic or a day in the sun by the stream.
Circuit of the Roselette, Prés, Balme and Nant Borrant stream huts
8.65 mi
+2,913 ft
-2,920 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
A circular hike or trail run with stunning views over the Val Montjoie, the nature reserve and the Mont Blanc massif. Passing through four refuges on the GR® du Tour du Beaufortain (Roselette and Prés) and the TMB (Balme, Nant Borrant), the sections are short, allowing you to top up your water supplies or take a coffee or lunch break.
Combe Noire waterfall
3.15 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,086 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Combe Noire waterfall and its impressive torrential potholes.
Refuge de Tré de la Tête from Notre-Dame de la Gorge
6.43 mi
+2,635 ft
-2,608 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely circular starting from the Notre-Dame de la Gorge car park. The path alternates between refreshing forests, meadows and breathtaking views. Among other things, you will see a natural bridge carved into the rock, a Roman bridge and the Combe Noire waterfall.
The Jovet lakes
9.43 mi
+3,310 ft
-3,310 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
On the border between the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Tarentaise massifs, this hike will take you through alpine pastures to discover the Lacs Jovets at an altitude of over 2,100 metres.
Col de la Fenêtre circular from Notre-Dame de la Gorge
7.99 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,474 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
A magnificent circular starting from Notre-Dame de la Gorge. The ascent of the Col de la Fenêtre will take you to a strategic point on the border between the Mont Blanc massif and the Beaufortain. From this narrow pass, you will enjoy a remarkable view of Mont Blanc to the east, Lac de la Girotte and the slopes of Hauteluce to the west.
Porcherey refuge from Plan de la Croix
3.75 mi
+896 ft
-915 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike offering views of numerous mountain ranges along the way: the Aravis range, Tête du Colonney and surrounding area, the Mont Blanc range, Mont d'Arbois and Mont Joly.
The route includes a difficult section where the path disappears from view for a few dozen metres due to a lack of maintenance. An alternative route is available if you wish to avoid this difficulty.
Tour of Mont Vorassay
6.67 mi
+3,156 ft
-3,136 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Loop trail around Mont Vorassay, allowing you to get close to the Bionnassay Glacier. The Col du Tricot offers a beautiful view.
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.
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 ⚠️
Refuge Nant Borrant - Refuge des Mottets
8.92 mi
+4,403 ft
-2,953 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
stage2 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from the Refuge de Nant Borrant (Contamines Montjoie) to the Refuge des Mottets (Bourg St-Maurice) via the Col des Fours variant.
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.
Tête Rousse mountain hut from Bionnassay via the Nid d’Aigle
10.31 mi
+5,997 ft
-5,994 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
This hike takes you into the high mountains. The finish is the Tête Rousse mountain hut, one of the stages on the classic Mont Blanc route. Crampons are recommended for the final few metres (crossing the Tête Rousse Glacier).
Please note: This is a hike with a significant elevation gain, suitable only for experienced walkers who do not suffer from vertigo.
Bionnassay Glacier footbridge - Col de Voza
4.54 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,391 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Mont Vorassay via the Bionnassay glacier and the Col de Tricot
6.37 mi
+3,248 ft
-3,225 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
This route does not present any particular difficulties, except for a significant elevation gain (over 1,100 metres), which classifies it as difficult.
It reaches the summit of Mont Vorassay after the Col de Tricot and passes close to the Bionnassay glacier. There are magnificent views of the refuge and the Aiguille du Goûter as well as the Aiguille de Bionnassay. The descent is very pleasant and passes through a beautiful forest.
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.
From Col du Joly to Col de la Fenêtre
4.07 mi
+1,010 ft
-988 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Hike on the trail separating the two passes. This hike offers views of the Mont Blanc massif from both passes. Not particularly difficult, but be careful on the slopes where the trail sometimes climbs quite steeply
Aiguille Croche and Mont Joly from the Col du Joly
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.
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