3 m 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
Argentière to Flégere
Brévent/Flégère
Chamonix
Moderate hike along the Grand Balcon Sud, starting in the forest behind Argentière and ending at the Flégere lift.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 966 m
- Descent
- 321 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 16˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 7.6 km, 966 vertical metres of ascent and 321 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Moderate hike starting in the forest behind Argentiere, including some moderately-exposed ladder sections before the Aiguillette d'Argentiere. Option to continue on upwards to Lac Blanc for a longer, more strenuous hike.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
Similar routes nearby
1.5 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
1.5 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
2.8 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
3.9 km away
Mont Buet
Challenging alpine hike that summits Mont Buet along with other nearby peaks.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
4 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
4 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
4.1 km away
Albert Premier Hut - Charamillon - Medium
An accessible and beautifully-positioned high mountain hut with a variety of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 878 m
- Descent
- 878 m
5.4 km away
Albert Premier Hut - Charamillon - Short
An accessible and beautifully-situated high mountain hut with a variety of approaches.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 574 m
- Descent
- 574 m
5.5 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
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