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
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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A megaclassic rite of passage for the budding N Face alpinist.
Severe Alpine Climbing
A great introduction to one of the more accessible N faces in the area.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
An accessible and beautifully-situated high mountain hut with a variety of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
An accessible and beautifully-positioned high mountain hut with a variety of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
Hike to Lac Blanc from La Flegere on one of Chamonix's most famous hikes!
Difficult Hiking
A short loop on one of the best sections of the Petit Balcon Sud trail.
Easy Trail Running
The easiest trail run in Chamonix.
Easy Trail Running
The easiest hike in Chamonix.
Easy Hiking
A short loop on one of the best sections of the Petit Balcon Sud trail.
Moderate Hiking
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Easy Trail Running
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Moderate Hiking
Easy hike to the statue du Christ-Roi.
Moderate Hiking
Escape the crowds at Lac Blanc by hiking to Lac Cornu instead.
Severe Hiking
If the lifts are closed or you have a motor attached to your bike, use this loop route to access Charlanon.
Severe Mountain Biking
If you have a motor on your bike, or you prefer to just do things the hard way, loop Alpage Respect with this route.
Difficult Mountain Biking
The primary downhill trail at Les Houches.
Difficult Mountain Biking