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Aiguillette des Posettes

Chamonix

A summit at the head of the Chamonix Valley

Trail Running Difficult

Distance
14 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
1.1 km
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
13˚
Aiguillette des Posettes Map

A morning train ride to Montroc near Le Tour leads to a steep run to tree line, culminating at the gorgeous summit of Aiguillette des Posettes. Highlights include relatively quiet trails and extensive panoramic views of the entire Chamonix valley and over to Switzerland. There's room to vary the route too, with an optional chairlift and gondola to shorten the descent, or you can easily extend the run with a flowing descent back to Chamonix from Le Tour, on trails through woods and villages.

Description

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Difficulty

Difficult

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and October

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