470 m away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Les Contamines to Les Chapieux
Day 3: A long and wild day which leads to one of the most peaceful little settlements in the French Alps.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 975 m
STAGE IIIB - Eerdmans Family TMB Les Contamines to Refuge Mottets
Arve Valley
Les Contamines
Megève Evasion Mont Blanc
Albertville
Col des Fours Variant
Also in Haute-Savoie, France
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 917 m
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 16˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 21 km, 1667 vertical metres of ascent and 917 vertical metres of descent.
Description
High Alps TMB Variant
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.
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
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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1.7 km away
Refuge des Conscrits
A serene glacier hike to a beautiful high mountain hut
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
3.5 km away
Tête Nord des Fours et Lacs Jovet
Mingle with Tour du Mont Blanc hikers before going off on less travelled trails.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
6.8 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Bellevue to Contamines Mont Joie
Day 2: An excellent day taking in a huge variety of views, from alpine meadows to hanging glaciers and rocky ridges.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 640 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
9 km away
Tête Rousse Hut
A challenging loop showcasing the diversity of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
10 km away
Christ-Roi
Easy hike to the statue du Christ-Roi.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 197 m
- Descent
- 197 m
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