Photo:
View of the Mer the Glace from Montenvers
Trails & Points of Interest featured in this Photo
These are the trails and points of interest on our website that feature the location where this picture was taken:
7
Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
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
Length
11.34km
When to Go
Start Jun - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+855m / -855m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
2.0 - 3.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
9
Our Rating
Exceptional
Trail:
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.
Length
8.17km
When to Go
Mid Jun - End Sep
Hiking Time
2.0 - 4.0 Hours
Elevation +
+614m / -231m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Photo Location
Longitude:
6.91775278
Latitude:
45.93138056