Chamonix Hiking & Running Trails Database

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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Chamonix to the Cascade du Dard

Length

3.38km

Elevation +

+284m / -284m

Difficulty

Easy

Above Average

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

4+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Apr - End Oct

A short, family-friendly trail from the Grepon Parking near Chamonix Sud brings you to the Cascade du Dard. A nice waterfall with a nice Buvette right next to it.

Full Trail Description

Bay to Lachat and Varan Loop

Length

14.51km

Elevation +

+1023m / -1023m

Difficulty

Moderate

Above Average

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

15+ Years old

When to Go

Mid May - End Oct

This is a nice loop for exploring the pastures and plateaus above St Martin sur Arve and Passy below the Aiguille de Varan

Full Trail Description

Lavancher to Chalets de la Pendant Loop

Length

10.09km

Elevation +

+806m / -806m

Difficulty

Difficult

Above Average

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

12+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jun - Mid Oct

A nice loop starting at Lavancher, climbing up to the Chalets de la Pendant and back via de Tete des Prapators and the Buvette du Chapeau

Full Trail Description

Chamonix to La Floria

Length

5.5km

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+298m / -298m

Difficulty

Easy

Above Average

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

7+ Years old

When to Go

Start Apr - End Oct

La Floria is a Snack Bar perched above the Chamonix golf course with a nice view over the valley and the Aguille Vert and Mont Blanc range

Full Trail Description

Miage to Tricot and Plan de Glacier

Length

10.17km

Elevation +

+1181m / -1181m

Difficulty

Very Difficult

Above Average

Dogs

No Dogs

Children

15+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Jun - End Sep

A beautiful but pretty tough loop trail taking you from Refuge de Miage up to the Col the Tricot and then to the Refuge de Plan de Glacier via the "Smugglers Path"

Full Trail Description

Montagne de Peclerey

Length

7.54km

Elevation +

+612m / -612m

Difficulty

Moderate

Average

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

7+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Jun - Start Oct

A little off the beaten track with nice views and towards both sides of the valley. Trail starts and ends at Le Planet near Argentiere.

Full Trail Description

Paradis des Praz and Les Bois Loop

Length

5.04km

Elevation +

+72m / -72m

Difficulty

Very Easy

Average

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

All ages

When to Go

Mid Mar - End Nov

A family friendly loop trail between Les Praz and Les Tines visiting the playground and snack bar at Paradis des Praz and the Hotel La Prairie in Les Bois

Full Trail Description

Merlet to Plan de la Cry and Le Christ Roi

Length

5.67km

Elevation +

+376m / -376m

Difficulty

Easy

Average

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

4+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Apr - End Oct

This little loop takes you from the Merlet parking lot to a nice traverse to the Plan de la Cry, through the village of Coupeau to the Christ Roi statue

Full Trail Description

Chamonix to Parc Merlet