Chamonix Hiking & Running Trails Database

Mid Jun - End Sep

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.

Mid Jul - End Sep

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.

Mid Jul - End Sep

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

Mid Jun - Start Oct

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

End Jun - Start Oct

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.

Mid Jun - Mid Sep

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.

Start May - Mid Oct

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.

End Apr - Mid Oct

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

Mid Jun - Start Oct

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.

Start Jun - Start Oct

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.