3.8 km away
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
Aiguille Verte, Grande Rocheuse and Aiguille du Jardin
Chamonix
Les Grands Montets
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
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 3 km
- High Point
- 4.1 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
Climbing Aiguille Verte via the Couturier couloir is already a nice climb by itself. If you add the traverse to the Grande Rocheuse and the Aiguille du Jardin you go for a memorable day up on the ridge!
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Description
These three ridges were climbed by Liv Sansoz as part of her project Liv-Along-The-Way, climbing all 82 4000m peaks in the Alps.
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Similar routes nearby
4.7 km away
Argentière - Lac des Chéserys - Lac Blanc - La Flégère
A tough hike which starts in forests and then brings you out into spectacular, open mountainous terrain.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 533 m
5.7 km away
Petit Balcon Sud Loop
A short loop on one of the best sections of the Petit Balcon Sud trail.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
5.9 km away
Lac Blanc from La Flegere
Hike to Lac Blanc from La Flegere on one of Chamonix's most famous hikes!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 566 m
- Descent
- 566 m
5.9 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Flégère to Brévent
A stunning segment of the TMB following the Grand Balcon Sud trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 791 m
- Descent
- 178 m
6 km away
Lac Blanc from Col des Montets
Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets on one of Chamonix's most famous hikes!
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 995 m
- Descent
- 995 m
6 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Montroc to la Flégère
Day 10: The final day of the Tour and with expansive views across the Mont Blanc Massif, this is a fitting end to a great trip.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
6.3 km away
Albert Premier Hut - Charamillon - Long
An accessible and beautifully-situated high mountain hut with a number of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
6.7 km away
Les Bois
The easiest hike in Chamonix.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
7.1 km away
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
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Guidebooks in this area
14 routes · Hiking
Hike the World-Renowned Tour du Mont Blanc Route
5 routes · Hiking
Selected Hikes with the Best Views of Mont Blanc
12 routes · Hiking
Let Chamonix Blow Your Mind with These Must-Do Hikes
15 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Chamonix's Classic Easier Mountaineering Routes
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