2 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
Yoga TT rest day hike: Les Gaillands and Merlet
Chamonix
From Lac des Gaillands up to Merlet animal park. Back to Chamonix alongside the river
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 641 m
- Descent
- 637 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 999 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
Lacs des Gaillands is worth a visit - it was built as an 18th century 'theme park' for tourists of that time - the lakes, caves and ruined chapel are all man-made!
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Similar routes nearby
2.2 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
2.2 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
2.2 km away
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
2.3 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
2.4 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
2.6 km away
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
2.9 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
2.9 km away
Les Bois
The easiest hike in Chamonix.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
3.4 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
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Guidebooks in this area
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6 Iconic Week-Long Backpacking Routes
14 routes · Hiking
Hike the World-Renowned Tour du Mont Blanc Route
5 routes · Hiking
Selected Hikes with the Best Views of Mont Blanc
12 routes · Hiking
Let Chamonix Blow Your Mind with These Must-Do Hikes
10 routes · Hiking
Top 10 Trails of 2021: Greg Heil's Best Hikes of the Year
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