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
Trail Running in Chamonix
Chamonix is unique resort towered by the jagged and imposing Mont Blanc based a short transfer away from Geneva airport.
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Trail Running Routes in Chamonix
Petit Balcon Sud Loop
A short loop on one of the best sections of the Petit Balcon Sud trail.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
Les Bois
The easiest trail run in Chamonix.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
North Balcony
Enjoy the open vistas of the north balcony between Montenvers and Plan de l'Aiguille on vintage Chamonix trails.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Swiss Side Loop
From Le Tour, visit Trient and return along the CCC/UTMB course before discovering the Posettes ridgeline.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Brévent - Pormenaz Loop
There's life beyond the South and North Balcony trails—explore this amazing loop!
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
South Balcony Tour
Link four lakes together while enjoying the view of the Chamonix valley.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
Grand Balcon Sud
The premier balcony trail of the region with sensational views of the Mont Blanc range.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 719 m
Aiguillette des Posettes
A summit at the head of the Chamonix Valley
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Grand Balcon Nord
A high balcony run below the Chamonix Aiguilles
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
La Jonction
A tough climb to the junction of two glaciers
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Aiguillette des Houches
A stunning ridgeline run opposite Mont Blanc
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 240 m
Col de Salenton
From Chamonix to Le Buet through the Aiguilles Rouges
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Tour du Mont Blanc 170km
The full 170km Chamonix-Mont-Blanc loop that follows the long-distance hiking trail of the Tour du Mont-Blanc
Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 171 km
- Ascent
- 9.4 km
- Descent
- 9.4 km
Traces des Ducs de Savoie 150km
A half loop around Mont-Blanc that starts in Courmayeur.
Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 143 km
- Ascent
- 8.7 km
- Descent
- 8.9 km
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