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Long Distance Hiking · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc

"Tour du Mont Blanc"

recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult closed

Distance 177.2 km

Duration 73:25 h

Ascent 11,332 m

Descent 11,307 m

The Tour du Mont-Blanc is a popular long-distance hiking trail in Europe. The Tour du Mont-Blanc (also called Mont Blanc Trail) is a long-distance ...

from Hiking Fex,

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Mountain Hike · Mont Blanc Massif

Ascent to mountain hotel Montenvers from Chamonix, Las Planards parking lot

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 4.8 km

Duration 2:53 h

Ascent 853 m

Descent 6 m

Alternative to the cogwheel railway: easy ascent route via "Chemin du Montenvers" from the Las Planard parking lot to the privately run mountain ...

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from Renate Porr,

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Mountain Hike · Mont Blanc Massif

Descent mountain hotel Montenvers to Chamonix, Las Planards parking lot

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 6.6 km

Duration 2:26 h

Ascent 11 m

Descent 859 m

Alternative to the cog railway: very nice and entertaining descent route along the path "Sortie Vallee Blanche", from the privately run mountain ...

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from Renate Porr,

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Mountain Hike · Chablais Alps

Le Brevent 2525m

recommended route Difficulty T4IA difficult

Distance 15.7 km

Duration 7:00 h

Ascent 1,450 m

Descent 1,450 m

Long but easy hike to an excellent lookout mountain. Using the cable car shortens the ascent/descent by 900m.

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from Wolfgang Lauschensky,

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Long Distance Hiking · Mont Blanc and La Thuile

Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) by Alpenventures UNGUIDED

recommended route Difficulty difficult closed

Distance 158.4 km

Duration 56:25 h

Ascent 9,513 m

Descent 9,515 m

The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a multi-day hiking tour that circles the Mont Blanc Massif, traveling through France, Switzerland, and Italy.

from Alpenventures GmbH, Alpenventures UNGUIDED

Long Distance Hiking · Mont Blanc Massif

Stage hike Tour du Mont Blanc

recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Multi-day route

Distance 114.4 km

Duration 55:00 h

Ascent 8,490 m

Descent 8,670 m

- from hut to hut around the highest mountain of the Alps

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from Egon Höller,

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Hiking Trail · Chamonix

Lac Blanc from the Col des Montets

Premium content Difficulty moderate

Distance 10.7 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 895 m

Descent 895 m

The legendary Chamonix hike with a breathtaking view

from Thierry FRAISSE,

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Long Distance Hiking · France

HexaTrek: The Great Crossing of France

recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route

Distance 3,041 km

Duration 999:00 h

Ascent 136,300 m

Descent 136,700 m

The HexaTrek is a trail of 3,034 km and 136,000 m of elevation gain connecting 14 of the most beautiful French natural parks and crossing France ...

from HexaTrek La Grande Traversée de France, HexaTrek : La Grande Traversée de France

Hiking Trail · Les Houches

Hike to the Aiguillette des Houches and the Pointe de Lapaz

recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult

Distance 12.2 km

Duration 5:30 h

Ascent 973 m

Descent 971 m

A beautiful, challenging day hike that takes you—a little off the beaten path from the famous Tour du Mont-Blanc—to one of the most stunning ...

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from Aurélien Sanrey, Alpes adventure

Hiking Trail · Mont Blanc Massif

From Montroc to Chamonix, via Lac Blanc and the Cheserys Lakes

recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult

Distance 17.6 km

Duration 7:25 h

Ascent 1,033 m

Descent 1,362 m

This hike, which is accessible by public transportation, winds through the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, passing through the Col des Montets, ...

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from Aurélien Sanrey, Alpes adventure

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Organized Alpine routes · Rhône-Alpes
Mont Blanc Besteigung + Gran Paradiso
from €65.00

Climbing Courses & Organized tours · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Rock climbing - Compagnie des Guides Outdoor
from €63.00

Organized hiking · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Autumn dayhike : Autumn couleurs- Compagnie des Guides Chamonix
from €63.00

Organized hiking · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Randonnée Automne Rut du Bouquetin - Compagnie des Guides Chamonix
from €275.00

Climbing Courses & Organized tours · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
October half term course 10-16years-Compagnie des Guides Chamonix
from €275.00

Climbing Courses & Organized tours · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
October half term course 6-9 years-Compagnie des Guides Chamonix
from €29.00

High Ropes Course · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Accro'Park des Gaillands - Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
from €80.00

Relaxation · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
QC Terme Chamonix Entry Tickets
from €63.00

Organized hiking · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Autumn dayhike: Chamois Rutting Season - Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
from €63.00

Organized hiking · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Autumn hike: birds migration - Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
from €63.00

Organized hiking · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Autumn hike Large predators- Compagnie des Guides Chamonix
from €665.00

Organized Alpine routes · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Alpinisme cours Alpinisme beginners -3 days -Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix

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Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc › South: Aiguille du Midi - Le Pas dans le Vide - Pointe Lachenal - Mont Blanc
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc › East: Les Grands Montets
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Courmayeur: Mont Blanc - Refuge du Goûter(3815m)
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc › South-east: Refuge Albert 1er - Aiguille du Chardonnet
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc › East: Argentière - Eglise St Pierre d'Argentière
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc › South: Téléphérique Mer de Glace - Grandes Jorasses
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc › North: Temple de la Nature - Refuge du Montenvers
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc › North-west: Aiguilles Rouges
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Grotte de Glace
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Aiguille des Grands Montets
Webcams · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Les Grandes Autannes

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September 15, 2026

Carla Hillebrand
Community

September 15, 2026

A very scenic hike with stunning views to Mont Blanc. the Rosti at the Regufe Bellachat is recommended. Think about taking the route back to parking over the ridge of Pointe de Lapaz.

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Busy trails Scenic

Written September 15, 2026

Hiking Trail
Circular hike Aiguillette des Houches
August 26, 2026

Tina Sun
Community

August 26, 2026

Wunderschöne Wanderung - es war so toll! Eine der schönsten Wanderungen überhaupt - wahnsinnig schönes Panorama bei blauem Himmel und 25 Grad. Aber ACHTUNG: Hunde verboten!! Wir haben das Schild im Dunklen übersehen und haben 70€ Strafe zahlen müssen! Was Glück war die Strafen können sich dreistellig ausfallen. Im gesamten Nationalpark sind Hunde verboten.

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Photo: Tina Sun, Community

Challenging Solitude Variety of paths Busy trails Weather depandant Scenic

Written August 26, 2026

Hiking Trail
Lac Blanc from the Col des Montets
July 18, 2026

Rebekka Wa
Community

July 09, 2026

Es gibt eine neue Abseilpiste (benannt A) mit 6 Seillängen. Jede ist mit einer kleinen Metalltafel mit Längen- und Richtungsangabe gekennzeichnet. Maximal 25 m pro Länge....

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Photo: Rebekka Wa, Community

Photo: Rebekka Wa, Community

Written July 18, 2026

Alpine Tour
Dent Geant 4013m
July 10, 2026

Rebekka Wa
Community

July 08, 2026

Wir haben die Überschreitung gemacht, jedoch in die "richtige" Richtung. Also umgekehrt als hier beschrieben. Bei uns war, wie meistens, einiges los und auf Anraten von lokalen Bergführern haben wir uns so entschieden. Umgekehrt wäre auch wirklich win Chaos geworden... Auf jeden Fall sehr schöne und aussichtsreiche Tour!

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Busy trails

Written July 10, 2026

Alpine Tour
Aiguille d'Entrèves: Getting a Taste for Ridge Climbing in the Mont Blanc Massif
June 23, 2026

Ben Bor
Community

This fantastic hike is pretty of the TMB. It offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc all three easy through. Close to Brevant, the path is steep and narrow (and at there time we did it someone's covered in snow), which only adds to the adventure. We did it as a return hike, Ealing back to the starting point.

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Written June 23, 2026

Hiking Trail
La Brevent via Grand Balcon Sud
April 11, 2026

Usean suunnitella
Community

we give 5 star and will try again
https://www.outdooractive.fi/fi/member/usean-suunnitella/333201058/

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Variety of paths Weather depandant

Written April 11, 2026

Long Distance Hiking
HexaTrek: The Great Crossing of France
September 16, 2025

Olaf Hildebrand
Community

Tolle, anspruchsvolle Runde

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Written September 16, 2025

Hiking Trail
France - Chamonix Mont Blanc - From Camping Les Marmottes via the Petit Balcon Sud
September 16, 2025

Olaf Hildebrand
Community

Unheimlich beeindruckend!

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Written September 16, 2025

Hiking Trail
France - Chamonix Mont Blanc - From Camping Les Marmottes to the Grand Mulets Glacier
August 28, 2025

Matt / Matt Gill
Community

August 28, 2025

Absolute terror, not much single track a lot of pushing and carrying and ball banging 🤣 excellent day out regardless.

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Photo: Matt / Matt Gill, Community

Photo: Matt / Matt Gill, Community

Written August 28, 2025

Mountain Bike
Aiguillette des Houches
August 10, 2025

Philip
Community

Beautiful, stunning views, can see the paragliders up close, we saw a marmot.

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Written August 10, 2025

Long Distance Hiking
TMB Segment A - Le Brévent to Refuge Bellachat
August 10, 2025

Rena
Community

I thought hike was beautiful, although a lot of downhill.

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Photo: Rena, Community

Photo: Rena, Community

Photo: Rena, Community

Written August 10, 2025

Long Distance Hiking
TMB Segment B - Refuge Bellechat to Les Houches Bridge
August 01, 2025

Herskovits Andrea
Community

July 30, 2025

A very panoramic hike. Stop at Refuge Bellachat for some great homemade food and the best views of the trip. The trail is easy to follow, except maybe the last part back to the car park.

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Written August 01, 2025

Hiking Trail
Circular hike Aiguillette des Houches