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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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55 trails found

Merlet to Bellachat and Aiguillette des Houches

Length

10.94km

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+1005m / -1005m

When to Go

Mid Jun - End Sep

Spectacular views on this one! The walk over the crest from Bellachat to Aiguillette des Houches is absolutely spectacular. Merlet makes for the easiest access without lifts.

10

The Best

Mont Buet via Tre les Eaux Loop

Length

22.3km

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+2103m / -2103m

When to Go

Mid Jul - End Sep

A long and challenging route taking you through the gorgeous Tre-les-Eaux valley to the Cheval Blanc and summit of Mont Buet before looping back via the Refuge Berard.

10

The Best

Loriaz to Mont Buet via Cheval Blanc

Length

23.31km

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+2048m / -2048m

When to Go

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

10

The Best

Aiguillette des Posettes and the Vallorcine Valley

Length

14.3km

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+1023m / -1023m

When to Go

Mid Jun - Start Oct

Our favorite loop on the northern end of the Chamonix Valley. Stunning views in all directions and great variety in terrain and many variations and possible starting points

10

The Best

Le Buet to Servoz via Pormenaz

Length

25.66km

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+1489m / -2067m

When to Go

End Jun - Start Oct

An amazing route that takes you deep into the nature reserve of Passy and the Vallon de Berard. There are no towns or paved roads in these valleys so its a pure natural experience.

9

Exceptional

Bellevue to Les Contamines via Tricot

Length

10.99km

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+651m / -1278m

When to Go

Mid Jun - Mid Sep

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.

9

Exceptional

Notre Dame de la Gorge Discovery Tour

Length

8.9km

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+493m / -493m

When to Go

Start May - Mid Oct

Absolutely beautiful trail with a gorgeous church and a couple of really nice waterfalls in beautiful forests and open fields. Great variety in absolutely amazing scenery.

9

Exceptional

Le Buet to the Cascade de Berard

Length

3.33km

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+116m / -116m

When to Go

End Apr - Mid Oct

A small but beautiful little loop walk near Le Buet featuring the Berard waterfall and snack bar, the Farinet cave and trails lined with wooden sculptures

9

Exceptional

Tour des Fiz

Length

31.5km

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+2076m / -2076m

When to Go

Mid Jun - Start Oct

A well-known classic route for exploring the Fiz mountain range. The trail offers a nice variation in scenery with great views of the Mont Blanc and multiple valleys and well-known peaks.

9

Exceptional

Vallorcine to Loriaz and Lac Emosson

Length

13.25km

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+1022m / -1022m

When to Go

Start Jun - Start Oct

A beautiful loop in the Montagne de Loriaz and the Montagne de Barberine taking you from Vallorcine to the Refuge de Loriaz and then traversing to the big Lac d'Emosson lake.

9

Exceptional

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