18 m 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
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 5.2 km, 586 vertical metres of ascent and 3 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Start et Buet parking lot. Take a good track climbing to Pierre à Bérard Hut through lovely little valley with some beautiful waterfalls.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
Similar routes nearby
2.5 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
2.5 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
2.7 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
2.9 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
4 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
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
6.9 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
7 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
7.6 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Col de la Forclaz to Montroc
Day 9: The final border crossing of the Tour and the first time you'll have seen Chamonix for a week!
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
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The Alpine Classics of the Mont Blanc Massif
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Mont Blanc to Matterhorn : The Haute Route Glacier Trek
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