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 beautiful loop above Sallanches with great views towards Mont Blanc and two great refuges along the way
Length
10.92km
When to Go
Start Jun - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Elevation +
+886m / -886m
Kids
9+ Years old
Running Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Sallanches
7
Our Rating
Good
Low altitude, easy and family friendly trail that takes you from Le Tour, to Argentiere to Le Lavancher and ends up in Chamonix using the Petit Balcon Nord (PBN)
Length
12.53km
When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
2.5 - 4.0 Hours
Elevation +
+226m / -683m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Easy (1/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Le Tour
7
Our Rating
Good
A short little trail from Plaine Joux to the very beautiful Lac Vert above Servoz including a loop around the lake before heading back
Length
3.45km
When to Go
End Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.0 - 2.0 Hours
Elevation +
+85m / -85m
Kids
All ages
Running Time
40 - 60 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Servoz
6
Our Rating
Above Average
An out and back trail visiting the Cascade du Dard, the Buvette de Cerro and the 3 view points of the Glacier des Bossons
Length
4.1km
When to Go
End Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Elevation +
+337m / -337m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
45 - 75 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
6
Our Rating
Above Average
A short, family-friendly trail from the Grepon Parking near Chamonix Sud brings you to the Cascade du Dard. A nice waterfall with a nice Buvette right next to it.
Length
3.38km
When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Elevation +
+284m / -284m
Kids
4+ Years old
Running Time
30 - 45 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
6
Our Rating
Above Average
This is a nice loop for exploring the pastures and plateaus above St Martin sur Arve and Passy below the Aiguille de Varan
Length
14.51km
When to Go
Mid May - End Oct
Hiking Time
5.0 - 8.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1023m / -1023m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Passy
6
Our Rating
Above Average
A nice loop starting at Lavancher, climbing up to the Chalets de la Pendant and back via de Tete des Prapators and the Buvette du Chapeau
Length
10.09km
When to Go
Start Jun - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Elevation +
+806m / -806m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
1.5 - 2.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Difficult (4/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
6
Our Rating
Above Average
La Floria is a Snack Bar perched above the Chamonix golf course with a nice view over the valley and the Aguille Vert and Mont Blanc range
Length
5.5km
When to Go
Start Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
75 - 100 Mins
Elevation +
+298m / -298m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
40 - 60 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
6
Our Rating
Above Average
A beautiful but pretty tough loop trail taking you from Refuge de Miage up to the Col the Tricot and then to the Refuge de Plan de Glacier via the "Smugglers Path"
Length
10.17km
When to Go
Mid Jun - End Sep
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1181m / -1181m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
2.5 - 3.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Les Contamines
5
Our Rating
Average
A little off the beaten track with nice views and towards both sides of the valley. Trail starts and ends at Le Planet near Argentiere.
Length
7.54km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Elevation +
+612m / -612m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.5 - 2.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Argentiere