Tour du Mont Blanc: Merlet to Bellevue
While one of the less interesting sections of the TMB, this stretch still offers a few hidden trail gems.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 723 m
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
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Routes in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Approach to Durier Hut
A very long and remote day that can be halved by staying in the Plan Glacier Hut
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 102 m
Alpage Respect
The primary downhill trail at Les Houches.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 846 m
Mont Blanc, 4808m. Pope Route from Gonella Hut.
A fantastic route from the wild Italian side of the mountain traversing to descend into France
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mont Blanc, 4808m. Goûter Route.
The most popular route up the highest peak in Western Europe.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Approach to the Goûter Hut
A significant day itself accessing the highest guardian-ed hut in France.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 17 m
Mont Blanc, 4808m. The 3 Monts Route
A huge day out through very complicated glacial terrain to the highest peak in Western Europe
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
Royal Traverse- Aiguille du Bionnassay, Dôme du Goûter and Mont Blanc
The most amazing traverse of several 4000m peaks including the iconic Aiguille du Bionnassay and Mont Blanc
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Guidebooks in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
14 routes · Hiking
Hike the World-Renowned Tour du Mont Blanc Route
4 routes · Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking the World-Famous Tour du Mont Blanc
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The 10 Best Steep Ski Lines in Chamonix
3 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Royal Traverse of Mont Blanc - 41 Epic Kilometres
5 routes · Alpine Climbing
Mont Blanc's Classic Routes
14 routes · Mountain Biking
The Best Singletrack Mountain Bike Trails in Chamonix
11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Alpine Classics of the Mont Blanc Massif
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring