1.3 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
Walker's Haute Route
Aiguille du Midi
Arve Valley
Chamonix
Hiking route from Chamonix to Zermatt
Also in Haute-Savoie, France
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 205 km
- Ascent
- 17 km
- Descent
- 16 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 890 m
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and August. From a low point of 890 m to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 205 km, 16977 vertical metres of ascent and 16405 vertical metres of descent.
Description
The most amazing long distance trek in Switzerland
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
Similar routes nearby
1.8 km away
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
2 km away
Les Bois
The easiest hike in Chamonix.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
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
2.4 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
2.6 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
2.8 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
2.8 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
3.2 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
3.5 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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Guidebooks in this area
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