Chamonix Hiking & Running Trails Database

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

Mid May - Mid Oct

Spectacular trail exploring the full Montagne de Pormenaz with spectacular technical trails, a beautiful lake and an incredible rocky summit with Mont Blanc views

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.

Mid Jul - End Sep

A challenging route that takes you to the summit of Mont Buet at 3096m passing by the Refuge de Loriaz, the Col de la Terrasse and the Cheval Blanc

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.

Start Jul - Mid Oct

Beautiful route from Flegere to Lac Blanc and then onwards passed the Lacs des Cheserys to the Tete aux Vents. Beautiful views across the Chamonix valley to Mont Blanc.

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