Chamonix 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 the type of route. 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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8
Our Rating
Very Good
This is a short route starting at the top of the Bellevue lift and traversing Mont Lachat till you reach its summit. Nice views of the entire Chamonix valley and Mont Blanc
Length
3.88km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Mid Sep
Hiking Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Elevation +
+311m / -311m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
45 - 75 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Les Houches
8
Our Rating
Very Good
The easiest way to reach Lac Blanc using the Flegere and Index lifts and then travers to the Lac Blanc before heading back to Flegere. A Family friendly way of visiting Lac Blanc
Length
6.21km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Mid Sep
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Elevation +
+178m / -667m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.0 - 2.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Argentiere
8
Our Rating
Very Good
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
Length
15.26km
When to Go
Start May - Mid Nov
Hiking Time
4.5 - 7.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1067m / -1067m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
2.5 - 4.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Saint Gervais
8
Our Rating
Very Good
One of the classic routes in Chamonix which takes you to the junction where the glaciers of Bosson and Taconnaz split. Fantasic up-close views of Mont Blanc
Length
14.98km
When to Go
Start Jul - Start Oct
Hiking Time
7.0 - 9.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1561m / -1561m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Difficult (4/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
8
Our Rating
Very Good
A fantastic family-friendly loop between the hamlets of Le Tour and Montroc with a nice variety of forest, views and charming hamlets
Length
4.56km
When to Go
End Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.5 - 2.0 Hours
Elevation +
+226m / -226m
Kids
4+ Years old
Running Time
45 - 75 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Le Tour
8
Our Rating
Very Good
A big but beautiful climb from Chamonix to the top of Brevent via Bellachat and the Lac du Brevent. Big views and spectacular terrain.
Length
17.6km
When to Go
Start Jul - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
6.0 - 9.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1551m / -1551m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
8
Our Rating
Very Good
A beautiful loop walk from the Emosson Dam to the Vieux Emosson Dam above Finhaut in Switzerland. Great views, fantastic scenery and two amazing lakes.
Length
9.6km
When to Go
Start Jul - End Sep
Hiking Time
3.0 - 4.0 Hours
Elevation +
+486m / -507m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
60 - 90 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Finhaut
8
Our Rating
Very Good
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
Length
7.4km
When to Go
Start Jul - End Sep
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Elevation +
+391m / -391m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Difficult (4/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Le Tour
8
Our Rating
Very Good
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.
Length
6.3km
When to Go
Start Jul - End Sep
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Elevation +
+474m / -474m
Kids
9+ Years old
Running Time
1.3 - 2.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Argentiere
8
Our Rating
Very Good
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
Length
9.48km
When to Go
End Jun - End Sep
Hiking Time
4.0 - 8.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1038m / -1038m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Sallanches