1.3 km away
Kv du Mont-Blanc
le kilomètre vertical de Chamonix
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 0 m
Chamonix -Aiguillette des Houches - Les Houches - Chamonix
Chamonix
A loop from Chamonix to Aiguillette des Houches, returning via Le Bettey, Le Coupeau and a stretch of the renowned UTMB trail.
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 994 m
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
A moderate climb from Chamonix to Aiguillette des Houches, with Merlet and Chalets de Chailloux. As progress is made, the forest trails turn to alpine meadows; revealing amazing panoramic views of the valley. You can also expect to see plenty of bouquetin and the odd marmotte.
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Description
The descent will take you through the mountain sleepy villages of Le Bettey and Le Coupeau and the trail eventually meets a section of the UTMB race, taking you back on a flat trail towards Chamonix.
Difficulty
Moderate
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
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- Distance
- 45 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
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La course nocturne en binome
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 89 km
- Ascent
- 6.3 km
- Descent
- 6.3 km
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Le Petit Tour de Chamonix
An amazing way to see some of the best view in Chamonix on foot.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
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
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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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La course format 10k de l'événement
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 297 m
- Descent
- 297 m
2.2 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
2.2 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
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