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Les Contamines

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Very Good

Les Contamines-Montjoie is a rural town at the end of the Montjoie Valley. The Montjoie Valley runs from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains south to Nant-Borrant and onwards all the way to the Col du Bonhomme. The valley is formed by the south-western edges of the Mont Blanc Massif on one side and Mont Joly on its western side. The Bonnant river runs the full lenght of the Montjoie Valley and meets the Arve river near Le Fayet.


Les Contamines is a very well equipped town with multiple hotels, restaurants, bakeries and super markets. In winter it is a popular ski resort. Despite its proximity to the Saint-Gervais and Megeve ski resorts, a connection to those resorts has never been established. In summer there are two lifts that operate roughly from the start of July to early September enabling easier access to the mountains on the south-western end of the valley. 


The Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite is the main church in the center of Les Contamines and it is worth a visit. On the southern end of the valley is the very beautiful and very special Notre Dame de la Gorge right at the edge of the forest. This is a beautiful area which also has the Le Pontet Leisure Park very nearby. It is the largest leisure park of its kind in the region and its a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. It has incredible range of activities for the entire family from pony rides, to pedal boats on the lake, mini golf and a range of sport activities. There is also a neary rock climbing wall.


The main road that provides access to Les Contamines is the D902 departmental road running from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Notre Dame de la Gorge at the end of the valley, past Les Contamines. There are multiple bus stops servicing Les Contamines with many stops in between for the hamlets between Les Contamines and Saint-Gervais. There is no train station running through the Montjoie Valley. 


Les Contamines-Montjoie is where many people stay the night and the end of stage 1 of the Tour du Mont Blanc. This stage runs from Les Houches to Les Contamines. Usually this route takes you down via the hamlet of Bionnassay but we have a preferred route that takes you from the Bellevue lift above Les Houches to the Chalets de Miage via Col de Tricot. From there you pass by the Chalets du Truc before descending into Les Contamines. 

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Nearest Town

Les Contamines

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1160m

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Bellevue to Les Contamines via Tricot

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

Trail:

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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 is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Mid Jun - Mid Sep

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

2.5 - 4.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+651m / -1278m

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

Kids

7+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

2.0 - 3.0 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite

8

Nearest Town

Very Good

Church

Baroque style church in the center of Les Contamines-Montjoie

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Les Contamines

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1163m

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Notre Dame de la Gorge

10

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The Best

Chapel

Beautiful Chapel at the southern end of the Montjoie Valley

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Nearest Town

Les Contamines

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1217m

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Chalets du Truc

8

Nearest Town

Very Good

Refuge

Beautifully situated refuge on alpine pastures between Les Contamines and Miage

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Les Contamines

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1750m

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Longitude:

6.7269

Latitude:

45.8226

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