1.7 km away
Young Race Marathon
Une course dédiée aux jeunes !
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 911 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Argentière - Swiss Border
Chamonix
Scenic hike/trail run through alpine meadows
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Descent
- 732 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and November. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 21 km, 730 vertical metres of ascent and 732 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Expect alpine meadows, the chiming of cow bells and the opportunity to soak up the charm of Vallorcine village. A peaceful yet rewarding escape from the hustle and bustle of Chamonix town
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
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2.9 km away
Swiss Side Loop
From Le Tour, visit Trient and return along the CCC/UTMB course before discovering the Posettes ridgeline.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
5.4 km away
Petit Balcon Sud Loop
A short loop on one of the best sections of the Petit Balcon Sud trail.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
5.5 km away
South Balcony Tour
Link four lakes together while enjoying the view of the Chamonix valley.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
7 km away
Les Bois
The easiest trail run in Chamonix.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
7 km away
Mini Cross
Le mini cross est un petit trail pour les plus jeunes, de 800m à 3km en fonction des catégories.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 15 m
7 km away
23 Km du Mont-blanc
le cross du Mont-blanc
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 733 m
7 km away
10 km du Mont-Blanc
La course format 10k de l'événement
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 297 m
- Descent
- 297 m
7.2 km away
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
7.4 km away
North Balcony
Enjoy the open vistas of the north balcony between Montenvers and Plan de l'Aiguille on vintage Chamonix trails.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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