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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7
Our Rating
Good
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

Length
20.13km

When to Go
End May - Mid Oct

Hiking Time
6.0 - 9.0 Hours

Elevation +
+1381m / -1381m

Kids
15+ Years old

Running Time
3.0 - 4.5 Hours

Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)

Dogs
Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town
Vallorcine
7
Our Rating
Good
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

Length
3.47km

When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct

Hiking Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours

Elevation +
+206m / -206m

Kids
4+ Years old

Running Time
25 - 45 Mins

Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)

Dogs
Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town
Chamonix
7
Our Rating
Good
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.

Length
9.6km

When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct

Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.5 Hours

Elevation +
+591m / -591m

Kids
7+ Years old

Running Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours

Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)

Dogs
Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town
Servoz
7
Our Rating
Good
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
7
Our Rating
Good
Exploration trail starting at Refuge de Doran and climbing over the Col de la Forclaz onto the Tete de Chateau before looping back via the Chalets de Vormy

Length
18.3km

When to Go
End Jun - Start Oct

Hiking Time
6.0 - 10.0 Hours

Elevation +
+1545m / -1545m

Kids
15+ Years old

Running Time
3.5 - 5.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)

Dogs
No Dogs

Nearest Town
Sallanches
7
Our Rating
Good
This is a very nice, family friendly discovery loop exploring the villages of Argentiere, Le Planet, Montroc and Tre-le-Champ and the many points of interest along the way.

Length
7.57km

When to Go
Mid May - End Oct

Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours

Elevation +
+325m / -325m

Kids
7+ Years old

Running Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours

Technical Difficulty
Very Easy (1/5)

Dogs
Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town
Argentiere
7
Our Rating
Good
A nice route through a large part of the Montjoie Valley passing through numerous little hamlets and nice open fields with nice views all around.

Length
9.7km

When to Go
Start Apr - End Oct

Hiking Time
3.0 - 4.0 Hours

Elevation +
+554m / -197m

Kids
7+ Years old

Running Time
1.5 - 2.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty
Very Easy (1/5)

Dogs
Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town
Saint Gervais
7
Our Rating
Good
A short route that offers an amazing variety of scenery including the Chavants lake, the picturesque village of Vaudagne and ends at nice alpine pastures with nice views of Mt. Blanc.

Length
6.27km

When to Go
Mid Apr - Mid Oct

Hiking Time
1.0 - 2.0 Hours

Elevation +
+306m / -306m

Kids
4+ Years old

Running Time
40 - 60 Mins

Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)

Dogs
Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town
Les Houches
7
Our Rating
Good
A nice loop if you want to explore the area above Servoz with a visit to the beautiful mountain lake Lac Pormenaz and some really forest trails

Length
10.52km

When to Go
Mid May - Mid Oct

Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours

Elevation +
+1081m / -1081m

Kids
12+ Years old

Running Time
2.0 - 3.5 Hours

Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)

Dogs
No Dogs

Nearest Town
Servoz
7
Our Rating
Good
This is a shortened version of the Tour du Fiz taking you from Plaine Joux, to Ayeres des Rocs and then up to Plate via de Passage du Derochoir

Length
14.7km

When to Go
Mid Jun - Start Oct

Hiking Time
5.0 - 8.0 Hours

Elevation +
+1201m / -1201m

Kids
15+ Years old

Running Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours

Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)

Dogs
No Dogs

Nearest Town
Servoz