Vaudagne is a charming little hamlet located on the western end of the Chamonix Valley. It is part of the town of Les Houches. Vaudagne is situated on a pretty steep slope with a main road running from the bottom to the top. It is a very popular road biking route for people crossing over from Servoz and making their way to Les Houches and further down the valley in the direction of Chamonix.
Some of the highlights of Vaudagne include the Chapelle de Vaudagne. A charming little chapel located in the heart of Vaudagne. There is also an old school building which still has the signage on it. There is water fountain located right in front of the school building. The main road circles up through the town with a trail cutting across the switchbacks. Vaudagne has its own train stop but a stop there must be requested while riding the train as it is not part of the usual fixed stops.
We got a nice family friendly trail that goes through Vaudagne and starts at Lac des Chavants. We also have a nice discovery tour starting at Servoz and looping around Vaudagne. Both trails are highly recommended.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Hamlet
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Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
A short route that offers an amazing variety of scenery including the Chavants lake, the picturesque village of Vaudagne and ends at nice alpine pastures with nice views of Mt. Blanc.
Length
6.27km
When to Go
Mid Apr - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
1.0 - 2.0 Hours
Elevation +
+306m / -306m
Kids
4+ Years old
Running Time
40 - 60 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
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Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
A wonderful loop at the western end of the Chamonix Valley showing the main points of interest in both Servoz and Vaudagne including Chuches, Chapels and Castle Ruins.
Length
9.6km
When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.5 Hours
Elevation +
+591m / -591m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.76224
Latitude:
45.90946