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Glacier de Taconnaz

Glacier

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Our Rating

Very Good

This large glacier starts at an altitude of roughly 4300 meters near the Dome du Gouter from it flows down towards the Taconnaz area of Les Houches. It doesnt reach as far down towards the valley floor as the neighboring Glacier des Bossons and its terminus is typically only a few hunderd meters further down from La Jonction where the two glaciers split. 


Unlike with the Glacier des Bossons, there are no refuges or buvettes facing the Glacier de Taconnaz and the best up-close views of the glacier are in the later stages of the trail up to La Jonction and of course La Jonction itself.

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1845m

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La Jonction

8

Our Rating

Very Good

Out and Back Trail:

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One of the classic routes in Chamonix which takes you to the junction where the glaciers of Bosson and Taconnaz split. Fantasic up-close views of Mont Blanc

Trail Length

Length

14.98km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Start Jul - Start Oct

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

7.0 - 9.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+1561m / -1561m

How old do kids have to be to go on this trail

Kids

12+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

3.0 - 5.0 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Difficult (4/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Chalet des Pyramides

7

Nearest Town

Good

Snack Bar

Snack Bar with an amazing view of the Glacier des Bosson on the way up to La Jonction

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Chamonix

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1895m

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Chalet du Glaciers des Bossons

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Nearest Town

Exceptional

Snack Bar

Wonderful snack bar with an amazing location perched right above the Glacier des Bossons

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Chamonix

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1422m

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Longitude:

6.845657679855453

Latitude:

45.87453228781522

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