710 m away
Tête Rousse Hut
A challenging loop showcasing the diversity of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Mont Blanc - Gouter route
Chamonix
Same day summit push from the valley floor
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 38 km
- Ascent
- 3.8 km
- Descent
- 3.8 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 4.8 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between June and August. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 4.8 km, the route covers 38 km, 3797 vertical metres of ascent and 3804 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Incredible landscape from start to finish
Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
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1.3 km away
Christ-Roi
Easy hike to the statue du Christ-Roi.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 197 m
- Descent
- 197 m
2.2 km away
Aiguillette des Houches
A pleasant hike with views of the Mont Blanc Massif
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Descent
- 880 m
2.5 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Bellevue to Contamines Mont Joie
Day 2: An excellent day taking in a huge variety of views, from alpine meadows to hanging glaciers and rocky ridges.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 640 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
2.8 km away
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
3.5 km away
La Jonction
A famous hike which was the starting point for Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard when they made the first ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
5.8 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Brévent to Merlet
Day 1: A gentle downhill day on the sun-kissed south-facing slopes of the Brévent peak.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 998 m
5.8 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc
Circumnavigate the iconic Mont Blanc massif on this epic multi-day route.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 172 km
- Ascent
- 11 km
- Descent
- 11 km
6.4 km away
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
6.6 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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Guidebooks in this area
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