3.2 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
Rive droite access
Chamonix
Grands Montets
Les Grands Montets
Access for Rive Droite icefalls.
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 184 m
- Descent
- 281 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 1.9 km, 184 vertical metres of ascent and 281 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Access for Rive Droite icefalls.
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.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
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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
4.2 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
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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
5.2 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
5.2 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
5.8 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
5.8 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
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
6.4 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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