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Mer de Glace walks
Le Chapeau and viewpoint over the Mer de Glace
Visorando Member
3.21 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Round trip hike from Les Tines to the Chapeau refreshment bar and the viewpoint over the Mer de Glace. This hike offers beautiful panoramic views and is suitable for families with children. Don't be put off by the slightly steep climb at the start, which accounts for the moderate difficulty rating.
Walks near Mer de Glace
From the Mer de Glace to Chamonix through the forest
4.08 mi
+715 ft
-3,031 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Return from the Mer de Glace glacier through the Montenvers forest along the eponymous railroad.
Grand Balcon Nord - Montenvers to Plan de l'Aiguille and to Les Houches
Association / Club / Walk leader11.49 mi
+2,215 ft
-4,843 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
A high-level and stimulating walk along the Grand Balcon Nord overlooking the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley. The route starts from the Montenvers train station (the Little Red Train) and passes the Refuge du Montenvers (worth an overnight stop). The Grand Balcon Nord terminates at Plan de l'Aiguille but the route drops down to Les Houche on the river L'Arve to reach the Chalet Les Méandres (ex Tupilak).
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.
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.
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 Cornu (lake) from the Planpraz cable car
4.66 mi
+2,621 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
Beautiful walk facing the Mont Blanc massif, with a permanent view of the massif and glaciers.
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.
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.
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.