107 m 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
Mer de Glace Ice climbing approach
Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix
An Amazing location that gives you plenty of possibilities for some glacial ice climbing. The long stretching ice slopes will get gradually steeper the further you venture into the wilderness.
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 442 m
- Descent
- 445 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
An Amazing location that gives you plenty of possibilities for some glacial ice climbing. The long stretching ice slopes will get gradually steeper the further you venture into the wilderness
Description
It is safe to say this is not a trail and you are walking on an active glacier. Venture out with proper equipment and guidance!
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.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Historical
- Picturesque
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- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
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Les Bois
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Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
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Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
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Buvette de la Floria
A short and pleasant hike up to a picturesque little mountain hut.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 364 m
- Descent
- 364 m
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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
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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
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Grand Balcon Nord
Packed with incredible views—likely the best bang-for-your-buck hike in Chamonix!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 186 m
- Descent
- 587 m
5.1 km away
Lac Cornu from Planpraz
Escape the crowds at Lac Blanc by hiking to Lac Cornu instead.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 538 m
- Descent
- 538 m
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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
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Guidebooks in this area
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