Summer walks

In the Mont Blanc region, some suggestions of beautiful hikes of various difficulties.

Soon on this site, an even more refined list of walks.

But also, the topo-guide "52 Family Walks", on sale in all Tourist Offices.

Not forgetting the topo-guide to the Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc and its 14 "Petites Randonnées": published by the Fédération Française de Randonnée and available in all bookshops in France.

See you soon on the paths of the Mont Blanc region!

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Refuge Albert 1er

Starting from the Gîte les Ecuries de Charamillon

An interesting walk through varied terrain with superb views over Chamonix valley and the Tour glacier. (...)

Altitude: 1950 m / 2702 m | E: 752 | Time: 4h30 environ (A/R) Difficult

Les Quatre Têtes via the Col de Doran

Start from the Doran Refuge

A peak reached from the Doran chalets facing the Mont Blanc where you often meet chamois and ibexes ! (...)

Altitude: 1945 m / 2364 m | E: 870 m | Time: 5h00 environ (A/R) Difficult

The Bearded Vulture Path to the Doran Refuge

Wild and shaded path far from off-road vehicles. Plan Chevalier Car Park (this is the last car park for cars. Despite the black top you cannot park further up). (...)

Altitude: 825 m / 1495 m | E: 670 m | Time: 2h30 environ Difficult

The Mountain Pastures of Charamillon

Gîte les Ecuries de Charamillon

Path adapted for everyone who enjoys mountain walks. OK for the children. Arrival in the mountain pastures. In Tour village. Leave your car in the car park or to take (...)

Altitude: 1462 m / 1950 m | E: 488 m | Time: 1h15 environ Average

L’Aiguillette des Houches

Start from the Gîte des Méandres

Extraordinary surroundings on a southern slope facing the Mont Blanc range. Many tougher alternatives available. The route is a loop. Zoo with animals in semi-liberty nearby. (...)

Altitude: 1583 m / 2285 m | E: 702 m | Time: 5h00 environ (A/R) Difficult

La Pierre à Bosson

Starting from the Gîte Le Moulin

Views over the Argentière Glacier Route start point : CHAMONIX Mont Blanc Carpark: Gîte le Moulin ou Hameau du Planet Access by public transport: Bus, stop “Le Moulin” (...)

Altitude: 1340 m / 1670 m | E: 330 | Time: 2h30 environ (A/R) Average

The Grand Balcon Nord or the Plan de l’Aiguille / Montenvers – Mer de Glace traverse

Starting from the Plan de l’Aiguille Refuge

Easy walking for all. A level path along a “balcony” with extraordinary views over the Mont Blanc, the Aiguilles de Chamonix and the Aiguilles Rouges range. (...)

Altitude: 2207 m / 1913 m | E: 180 | Time: 2h30 environ Average

The Blue Lake

Start from the Plan de l’Aiguille refuge

Small, pretty lake below the Aiguilles de Chamonix (...)

Altitude: 2207 m / 2300 m | E: 93 m | Time: 1h30 environ (A/R) Easy

Les Grands Bois

Plan de l’Aiguille refuge

Pleasant climb through the woods to discover the views over the Mont Blanc and the Bossons glacier. Route start point CHAMONIX Mont Blanc Carpark: Grépon carpark. Free bus to and (...)

Altitude: 1033 m / 2207 m | E: 1174 m | Time: 3h00 environ Difficult

Communauté de Communes Pays du Mont-Blanc

Vallée de Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Espace Mont-Blanc

Combloux

Cordon

Demi-Quartier

Domancy

Les Houches Mont-Blanc

L'assemblée des Pays de Savoie

Vallorcine Mont-Blanc

Les Contamines

Passy Mont-Blanc

Praz-sur-Arly

Saint Gervais

Sallanche

Servoz Mont-Blanc

Megêve

Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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