Mont Blanc Massif (France)
Hikes in the Chamonix valley
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 112 km
- Ascent
- 12 km
- Descent
- 12 km
The mountain sports capital of the world, Chamonix gets plenty of hype and deserves it all. Whether you're a skier, climber, biker or hiker, Chamonix is probably on your bucket list, and it doesn't disappoint when you finally get there. The Chamonix mountains are steep, solid (by the standards of alpine areas) and utterly spectacular. That would be a pretty good combination even if you had to hike to reach them, but the Chamonix valley is covered in cable cars and chairlifts, making access to its legendary peaks remarkably easy. In summer the Chamonix valley is full of ambitious climbers, some making their first forays into alpine adventures, others already masters of the craft making the most of easy access to keep their skills sharp. Whichever category you fall into there are routes on rock, ice and snow to choose from, and a strong community feeding back conditions updates and beta. Come winter the valley fills with snow and the famous lines from the Aiguille du Midi, Brévènt and Grands Montets draw the best skiers from across the globe. Even when the high mountains are out of condition or cloaked in cloud Chamonix still has a huge amount to offer, with an array of rock climbing crags in summer and a collection of XC ski trails providing plenty of options on all but the grimmest of days. If all of this sounds a little too hardcore then there's still a huge network of hiking and biking trails lining the valley, most of which are world-class in their own right! Suffice to say, Chamonix is all you hope it will be, but don't just take our word for it!
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Hikes in the Chamonix valley
Moderate Hiking
A short and easy walk to the waterfall (Cascade de Berard) and buvette / hut
Easy Hiking
Hiking route from Chamonix to Zermatt
Difficult Hiking
Popular walk to Glacier de Mer to see Grotte de Glace
Moderate Hiking
Beautiful scenic hike with alpine lake views
Difficult Hiking
Short and sweet hike along the Petite Balcon Sud
Easy Hiking
Unique tour in the world
Moderate Hiking
Total walking time: 4-5 hours, 1,400m of ascent.
Moderate Hiking
The Classic Route, Plotted by Mountain Tracks' Lead Guide Matt Dickinson
Difficult Hiking
Ascesa Monte Bianco via normale dal Ghiacchiaio del Miage
Extreme Hiking
A relaxing spot with kids in the summer
Easy Hiking
Beautiful lakes, easy rock climbing, an acro park, cafe, open spaces for pic-nics and shady forest strolls
Easy Hiking
A very short easy walk to a lovely stream, playground and lunch spot for kids
Easy Hiking
Une montée longue mais qui en vaut la peine avec un panorama époustouflant
Moderate Hiking
Climbing Aiguille Verte, Grande Rocheuse and Aiguille du Jardin via the Couturier couloir with David Goettler in order to climb all of the 4000m peaks of the Alps
Difficult Hiking
A short, easy and pleasant walk through the forest to a charming refuge and viewpoint over the Mer de Glace glacier.
Easy Hiking