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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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# Trails:

55 trails found

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Vallorcine to Finhaut Loop

7

Our Rating

Good

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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

Trail Length

Length

20.13km

When to go

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

Les Bois and the Source de Arveyron

7

Our Rating

Good

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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

Trail Length

Length

3.47km

When to go

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

Servoz to Vaudagne Loop

7

Our Rating

Good

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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.

Trail Length

Length

9.6km

When to go

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

Chamonix Montenvers Loop

7

Our Rating

Good

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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

Trail Length

Length

11.34km

When to go

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

Tete du Chateau to Vormy and Passage du Saix

7

Our Rating

Good

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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

Trail Length

Length

18.3km

When to go

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

Argentiere Tre-le-Champ Discovery Loop

7

Our Rating

Good

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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.

Trail Length

Length

7.57km

When to go

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

Saint-Gervais to Les Contamines

7

Our Rating

Good

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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.

Trail Length

Length

9.7km

When to go

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

Lac Chavants to Vaudagne and Charousse

7

Our Rating

Good

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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.

Trail Length

Length

6.27km

When to go

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

Servoz to Lac Pormenaz

7

Our Rating

Good

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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

Trail Length

Length

10.52km

When to go

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

Chalets de Plate via Passage du Derochoir

7

Our Rating

Good

View Map

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

Trail Length

Length

14.7km

When to go

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

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