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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Our Rating
Average
A family friendly loop trail between Les Praz and Les Tines visiting the playground and snack bar at Paradis des Praz and the Hotel La Prairie in Les Bois
Length
5.04km
When to Go
Mid Mar - End Nov
Hiking Time
1.5 - 2.0 Hours
Elevation +
+72m / -72m
Kids
All ages
Running Time
30 - 40 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Very Easy (1/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
5
Our Rating
Average
This little loop takes you from the Merlet parking lot to a nice traverse to the Plan de la Cry, through the village of Coupeau to the Christ Roi statue
Length
5.67km
When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Elevation +
+376m / -376m
Kids
4+ Years old
Running Time
45 - 75 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Les Houches
4
Our Rating
Below Average
This trail takes you from the center of Chamonix to the Parc Merlet animal park above Les Houches
Length
5.98km
When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Elevation +
+645m / -163m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
4
Our Rating
Below Average
This trail brings you from Les Houches to the Chavanne Vieille, a nice wide pasture with an old hut at the foot of the Glacier du Bourgeat
Length
8.72km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.5 Hours
Elevation +
+736m / -736m
Kids
9+ Years old
Running Time
1.0 - 2.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Les Houches
4
Our Rating
Below Average
The Petit Balcon Sud (PBS) runs from Argentiere to Chamonix and further down the valley. This section of the PBS takes you from Argentiere to Chamonix
Length
8.83km
When to Go
Start Apr - Mid Nov
Hiking Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Elevation +
+201m / -415m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Easy (1/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Argentiere