Chamonix Hiking & Running Trails Database

Mid Jun - Start Oct

Beautiful family friendly trail at 2000 meters of altitude with amazing views of Mont Blanc with easy access thanks to the Flegere and Planpraz Gondolas.

Start Jul - End Sep

This route takes you from the village of Le Tour to the high altitude refuge Albert 1er, right next to the Glacier du Tour

Mid Jun - Start Oct

A great discovery loop of the Aiguillette des Posettes and the Montagne de Balme above Le Tour on the north-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley

Start Aug - Mid Sep

A beautiful high altitude loop above Les Houches with spectacular views in all directions and spectacular scenery. Very tough terrain though.

Start Jun - End Sep

The Gorges de la Diosaz is a beautiful ravine with a a river and smaller and bigger waterfalls. Almost the entire walk is done using wooden bridgeways attached to the cliff sides.

End Jun - End Sep

A tough but beautiful trail that takes you from the Col des Montets upto Lac Blanc and from there you traverse the Aiguilles Rouges and visit Lacs Noirs and Lac Cornu

Mid Jun - End Sep

Perhaps the most popular route in the Chamonix Valley taking you from the Montenvers station and the Mer de Glace over the Balcon Nord past the Lac Bleu to the Plan l'Aiguille lift station.

End Apr - Mid Oct

A short but very worthwhile little trail with nice views of the Rochers des Mottets. The trail ends at the Le Chapeau Buvette where you can enjoy a variety of snacks and drinks

Mid Jun - Mid Oct

A steep climb to an abandoned lift station with excellent views of the glaciers and Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges on the northern flank of the Mont Blanc Massif

Mid Apr - End Oct

A short, family friendly, but slightly steep loop with a visit to the Gorges Mysterieuses and the Grotte aux Nymphes. A steep ravine with a cave and multi-level waterfalls.