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Chamonix Trails Database

This is our database of Trail Running and Hiking Trails around the Chamonix Valley. You can use the search box below to filter our trails based on the name of the trail, the nearest town and the type of route. We also have 6 sliders that you can use to define a certain range in terms of length, elevation gain, duration, technical difficulty and natural beauty. Lastly, we have tagged our trails and you can activate or deactivate tags to further narrow down your search.

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# Trails:

55 trails found

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Merlet to Bellachat and Aiguillette des Houches

10

Our Rating

The Best

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Spectacular views on this one! The walk over the crest from Bellachat to Aiguillette des Houches is absolutely spectacular. Merlet makes for the easiest access without lifts.

Trail Length

Length

10.94km

When to go

When to Go

Mid Jun - End Sep

Hiking Time

3.0 - 5.0 Hours

Elevation +

+1005m / -1005m

Kids

9+ Years old

Running Time

2.0 - 3.5 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town

Les Houches

Mont Buet via Tre les Eaux Loop

10

Our Rating

The Best

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A long and challenging route taking you through the gorgeous Tre-les-Eaux valley to the Cheval Blanc and summit of Mont Buet before looping back via the Refuge Berard.

Trail Length

Length

22.3km

When to go

When to Go

Mid Jul - End Sep

Hiking Time

8.0 - 13.0 Hours

Elevation +

+2103m / -2103m

Kids

15+ Years old

Running Time

5.0 - 8.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Very Difficult (5/5)

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Loriaz to Mont Buet via Cheval Blanc

10

Our Rating

The Best

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A challenging route that takes you to the summit of Mont Buet at 3096m passing by the Refuge de Loriaz, the Col de la Terrasse and the Cheval Blanc

Trail Length

Length

23.31km

When to go

When to Go

Mid Jul - End Sep

Hiking Time

8.0 - 13.7 Hours

Elevation +

+2048m / -2048m

Kids

15+ Years old

Running Time

5.0 - 8.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Very Difficult (5/5)

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Aiguillette des Posettes and the Vallorcine Valley

10

Our Rating

The Best

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Our favorite loop on the northern end of the Chamonix Valley. Stunning views in all directions and great variety in terrain and many variations and possible starting points

Trail Length

Length

14.3km

When to go

When to Go

Mid Jun - Start Oct

Hiking Time

4.0 - 6.0 Hours

Elevation +

+1023m / -1023m

Kids

9+ Years old

Running Time

2.0 - 3.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Le Buet to Servoz via Pormenaz

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

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An amazing route that takes you deep into the nature reserve of Passy and the Vallon de Berard. There are no towns or paved roads in these valleys so its a pure natural experience.

Trail Length

Length

25.66km

When to go

When to Go

End Jun - Start Oct

Hiking Time

7.0 - 11.0 Hours

Elevation +

+1489m / -2067m

Kids

15+ Years old

Running Time

4.0 - 6.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Bellevue to Les Contamines via Tricot

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

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Fantastic route with so much to offer and a great diversity of scenery and views. This trail can be done with children as long as they can handle the significant amount of downhill.

Trail Length

Length

10.99km

When to go

When to Go

Mid Jun - Mid Sep

Hiking Time

2.5 - 4.0 Hours

Elevation +

+651m / -1278m

Kids

7+ Years old

Running Time

2.0 - 3.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town

Les Houches

Notre Dame de la Gorge Discovery Tour

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

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Absolutely beautiful trail with a gorgeous church and a couple of really nice waterfalls in beautiful forests and open fields. Great variety in absolutely amazing scenery.

Trail Length

Length

8.9km

When to go

When to Go

Start May - Mid Oct

Hiking Time

2.5 - 4.0 Hours

Elevation +

+493m / -493m

Kids

7+ Years old

Running Time

1.5 - 2.5 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town

Les Contamines

Le Buet to the Cascade de Berard

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

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A small but beautiful little loop walk near Le Buet featuring the Berard waterfall and snack bar, the Farinet cave and trails lined with wooden sculptures

Trail Length

Length

3.33km

When to go

When to Go

End Apr - Mid Oct

Hiking Time

50 - 80 Mins

Elevation +

+116m / -116m

Kids

4+ Years old

Running Time

25 - 40 Mins

Technical Difficulty

Easy (2/5)

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Tour des Fiz

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

View Map

A well-known classic route for exploring the Fiz mountain range. The trail offers a nice variation in scenery with great views of the Mont Blanc and multiple valleys and well-known peaks.

Trail Length

Length

31.5km

When to go

When to Go

Mid Jun - Start Oct

Hiking Time

9.0 - 14.0 Hours

Elevation +

+2076m / -2076m

Kids

15+ Years old

Running Time

5.0 - 7.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town

Servoz

Vallorcine to Loriaz and Lac Emosson

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

View Map

A beautiful loop in the Montagne de Loriaz and the Montagne de Barberine taking you from Vallorcine to the Refuge de Loriaz and then traversing to the big Lac d'Emosson lake.

Trail Length

Length

13.25km

When to go

When to Go

Start Jun - Start Oct

Hiking Time

4.0 - 6.0 Hours

Elevation +

+1022m / -1022m

Kids

12+ Years old

Running Time

2.5 - 4.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

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