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Chamonix Hiking & Running Trails Database

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This is our database of Trail Running and Hiking Trails around the Chamonix Valley. You can use the search box below to filter our trails based on the name of the trail, the nearest town and its suitability for dogs and children. We also have 6 sliders that you can use to define a certain range in terms of length, elevation gain, duration, technical difficulty and natural beauty. Lastly, we have tagged our trails and you can activate or deactivate tags to further narrow down your search.

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61 trails found

Croix de Fer and Catogne Loop

Length

7.4km

Elevation +

+391m / -391m

Difficulty

Difficult

8

Very Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

12+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jul - End Sep

A fantastic little loop which uses the lifts from Le Tour to explore the view points around the Tete de Balme visiting the Croix de Fer and the Chalets de Catogne

Argentiere Glacier and Refuge Lognan

Length

6.3km

Elevation +

+474m / -474m

Difficulty

Moderate

8

Very Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

9+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jul - End Sep

A wonderful exploration trail getting up close with the Glacier d'Argentiere and a visit to the Chalet Refuge de Lognan. Amazing views and a spectacular glacier.

Col des Annes to Pointe Percee

Length

9.48km

Elevation +

+1038m / -1038m

Difficulty

Very Difficult

8

Very Good

Dogs

No Dogs

Children

15+ Years old

When to Go

End Jun - End Sep

A bit far from Chamonix and not easy to get to but I had to explore this iconic rock peak towering above Sallanches that you pass by on your way to the Chamonix Valley

Refuge Doran and Refuge Tornieux

Length

10.92km

Elevation +

+886m / -886m

Difficulty

Moderate

8

Very Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

9+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jun - Mid Oct

A beautiful loop above Sallanches with great views towards Mont Blanc and two great refuges along the way

Vallorcine to Finhaut Loop

Length

20.13km

Elevation +

+1381m / -1381m

Difficulty

Moderate

7

Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

15+ Years old

When to Go

End May - Mid Oct

A long discovery loop trail between Vallorcine and Finhaut visiting 3 waterfalls, a spectacular view point and a number of other points of interest along the way

Les Bois and the Source de Arveyron

Length

3.47km

Elevation +

+206m / -206m

Difficulty

Easy

7

Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

4+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Apr - End Oct

A short but beautiful trail from Les Bois to les Sources de l'Arveyron. A viewing deck with nice views into the Chamonix valley at the end of the Mer de Glace

Servoz to Vaudagne Loop

Length

9.6km

Elevation +

+591m / -591m

Difficulty

Moderate

7

Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

7+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Apr - End Oct

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.

Saint Gervais and Cheminee des Fees

Length

15.26km

Elevation +

+1067m / -1067m

Difficulty

Moderate

7

Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

12+ Years old

When to Go

Start May - Mid Nov

A nice exploration loop above Le Fayet and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains with a visit to the Cheminee des Fees rock formation and a war monument

Chamonix Montenvers Loop

Length

11.34km

Elevation +

+855m / -855m

Difficulty

Moderate

7

Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

12+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jun - Mid Oct

This trail takes you to Montenvers via de Buvette des Mottets and then down via de Buvette Caillet. A nice way to get up to Montenvers if you don't want to use the train

Chamonix to Plan Aiguille via Blatiere

Length

14.09km

Elevation +

+1209m / -1209m

Difficulty

Easy

7

Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

9+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Jun - Mid Oct

A steep climb leads to a beautiful mountain meadow and sheep farm on the way up to the Grand Balcon Nord and the Refuge du Plan Aiguille high above Chamonix

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