Le Petit Tour du Chamonix
An amazing way to see some of the best view in Chamonix on foot.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Aiguille du Midi
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Routes in Aiguille du Midi
Traverse of the Grandes Jorasses, Day 1
A long and very committing route of the highest calibre
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 902 m
- Descent
- 430 m
Deant du Geant, 4013m
A popular and exposed route to a stunning granite spire, with epic views.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 725 m
- Descent
- 725 m
Mont Blanc du Tacul, 4248m. Contamine Grisolle N Face
A characterful N Face in a wild location, but with relatively easy access.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 975 m
- Descent
- 975 m
Tour Ronde North Face.
A megaclassic rite of passage for the budding N Face alpinist.
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 655 m
- Descent
- 655 m
Aiguille de Toule, N Face
A great introduction to one of the more accessible N faces in the area.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 290 m
- Descent
- 290 m
Buvette des Mottets
A quick hit of gravel pedaling directly from downtown Chamonix.
Difficult Gravel Biking
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 596 m
- Descent
- 585 m
Grotte de Glace
A must-do visit to an ice cave carved in the Mer de Glace glacier.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 225 m
- Descent
- 225 m
Grand Balcon Nord
Packed with incredible views—likely the best bang-for-your-buck hike in Chamonix!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 187 m
- Descent
- 588 m
Buvette des Mottets
A quick hit of singletrack gnar accessible directly from downtown Chamonix.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 687 m
- Descent
- 687 m
Couvercle Hut Approach
A journey up the Vallée Blanche then ladders up to a remote hut in a wild and beautiful place
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 969 m
- Descent
- 183 m
Aiguille du Midi, 3842m. Cosmiques Arête
An iconic and accessible route with great and varied climbing, with amazing exposure down to Chamonix
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 299 m
- Descent
- 60 m
Mont Blanc du Tacul, 4248m. Normal Route
Though this a normal route it is a relatively steep route up a N Face and is an avalanche black spot
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 980 m
- Descent
- 980 m
Tour Ronde, 3792m. Normal Route (E Face)
A relatively short route to a fantastic summit with breathtaking views of the S side of Mont Blanc
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 669 m
- Descent
- 669 m
Traverse of Aiguille de Toule, 3534m, W to E.
An aesthetic short traverse and a good introduction to steeper snow.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 297 m
- Descent
- 297 m
Aiguille d'Entrèves traverse
An amazingly exposed rocky ridge, but never too hard, with incredible views
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 483 m
- Descent
- 483 m