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From Chamonix to Le Buet through the Aiguilles Rouges
The High Trail Runs of Chamonix
A selection of runs taking you high above Chamonix, next to glaciers, and into wild valleys.
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Heading over the Col du Brévent towards the Rochers des Fiz Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running into the Diosaz Valley Creative Commons: Attribution
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Moving on from a stop at Refuge du Moëde Anterne Creative Commons: Attribution
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The Aiguilles Rouges, with Mont Blanc in the background Creative Commons: Attribution
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At the Col du Salenton - the summit of Mont Buet visible in the background to the right Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running up above Parc Merlet Creative Commons: Attribution
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Almost at the café stop Creative Commons: Attribution
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Above Chalet de Chailloux, opposite the Mont Blanc massif Creative Commons: Attribution
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Flowing traverse towards Brévent Creative Commons: Attribution
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Climbing up towards Brévent Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running up through forest from Les Bossons Creative Commons: Attribution
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Near the Bec du Corbeau - the Taconnaz glacier in the background Creative Commons: Attribution
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Close to the Bossons glacier Creative Commons: Attribution
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The boulder field near La Jonction Creative Commons: Attribution
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La Jonction Creative Commons: Attribution
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A flowing section on the Grand Balcon Nord with the Gouter ridge of Mont Blanc making up the skyline Creative Commons: Attribution
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The Granite-strewn Grand Balcon Nord Creative Commons: Attribution
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Nearing Le Signal, with the Chamonix valley below Creative Commons: Attribution
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Approaching Le Signal with Les Drus up ahead Creative Commons: Attribution
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Looking across to Les Drus Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running down to the Mer de Glace Creative Commons: Attribution
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Coming out of the trees on the climb up from Montroc Creative Commons: Attribution
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On the Posettes Ridgeline, the Aiguille Verte in the background Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running towards the Col de Balme Creative Commons: Attribution
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Approaching the Col de Balme Creative Commons: Attribution
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Nearing the summit of the Aiguillette des Posettes Creative Commons: Attribution
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On the Posettes Ridgeline Creative Commons: Attribution
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Towards the top of the high traverse, opposite of the Argentière glacier.
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Climbing up steeply opposite the Le Tour glacier Creative Commons: Attribution
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Looking down to Chamonix, having left Lac Blanc Creative Commons: Attribution
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At Lac Blanc Creative Commons: Attribution
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Steps up to Lac Blanc Creative Commons: Attribution
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Heading over the Col du Brévent towards the Rochers des Fiz Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running into the Diosaz Valley Creative Commons: Attribution
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Moving on from a stop at Refuge du Moëde Anterne Creative Commons: Attribution
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The Aiguilles Rouges, with Mont Blanc in the background Creative Commons: Attribution
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At the Col du Salenton - the summit of Mont Buet visible in the background to the right Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running up above Parc Merlet Creative Commons: Attribution
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Just above the tree line, traversing to Chalet de Chailloux Creative Commons: Attribution
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Almost at the café stop Creative Commons: Attribution
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Above Chalet de Chailloux, opposite the Mont Blanc massif Creative Commons: Attribution
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Flowing traverse from Aiguillette des Houches towards Brévent Creative Commons: Attribution
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Climbing up towards Brévent Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running up through forest from Les Bossons Creative Commons: Attribution
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Near the Bec du Corbeau - the Taconnaz glacier in the background Creative Commons: Attribution
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Close to the Bossons glacier Creative Commons: Attribution
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The boulder field near La Jonction Creative Commons: Attribution
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La Jonction Creative Commons: Attribution
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A flowing section on the Grand Balcon Nord with the Gouter ridge of Mont Blanc making up the skyline Creative Commons: Attribution
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The Granite-strewn Grand Balcon Nord Creative Commons: Attribution
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Nearing Le Signal, with the Chamonix valley below Creative Commons: Attribution
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Approaching Le Signal with Les Drus up ahead Creative Commons: Attribution
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ooking across to Les Drus Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running down to the Mer de Glace Creative Commons: Attribution
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Coming out of the trees on the climb up from Montroc Creative Commons: Attribution
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On the Posettes ridgeline, the Aiguille Verte in the background Creative Commons: Attribution
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Nearing the summit of the Aiguillette des Posettes
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The Aiguillette des Posettes and the Le Tour glacier Creative Commons: Attribution
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Running towards the Col de Balme Creative Commons: Attribution
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Approaching the Col de Balme Creative Commons: Attribution
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Climbing up steeply opposite the Le Tour glacier Creative Commons: Attribution
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Starting the high traverse, opposite of the Argentière glacier. Creative Commons: Attribution
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On the steps up to Lac Blanc Creative Commons: Attribution
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At Lac Blanc Creative Commons: Attribution
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Looking down to Chamonix, on the descent from Lac Blanc Creative Commons: Attribution
Description
Chamonix is the world’s trail running epicenter. With hundreds of miles of world-class trail running, it’s a magnet for trail runners from around the world.
In this guidebook, we've rounded up the best routes up high around the valley—where you'll find the best views. You can run past glaciers, take a break at a mountain cafe, and in some cases, use the impressive cable cars and mountain trains to help with the ascent or descent.
Full directions and extra info for all the routes are available at https://runthealps.com
Adventures
A stunning ridgeline run opposite Mont Blanc
A tough climb to the junction of two glaciers
A high balcony run below the Chamonix Aiguilles
A summit at the head of the Chamonix Valley
The premier balcony trail of the region with sensational views of the Mont Blanc range.