The Col de Tricot is located in between Mont Vorassay and the Aiguille de Bionnassay. The main trail that passes by the col runs from the Glacier de Bionnassay valley to the valley that is formed by the Glacier de Miage. The Chalets de Miage, which have a very nice restaurant and refuge, lies below the col and is reachable by a fairly steep and rocky path.
There is a side trail from the Col de Tricot which brings you to the Plan de Glacier refuge via the so-called "Smugglers Path". The Col de Tricot is popular as an alternative route for the Tour du Mont Blanc with people staying either at the Chalets de Miage or Chalets du Truc. It is definitely not as busy as the hotspots inside the Chamonix Valley.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Mountain Pass
9
Our Rating
Exceptional
Trail:
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.
Length
10.99km
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
Chamonix
6
Our Rating
Above Average
Loop Trail:
A beautiful but pretty tough loop trail taking you from Refuge de Miage up to the Col the Tricot and then to the Refuge de Plan de Glacier via the "Smugglers Path"
Length
10.17km
When to Go
Mid Jun - End Sep
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1181m / -1181m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
2.5 - 3.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
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Longitude:
6.77
Latitude:
45.85041