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Les Houches

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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 ...

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from Hiking Fex,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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.

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from Alpenventures GmbH,   Alpenventures UNGUIDED
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 ...

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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 · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc
Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) - Day 1
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.4 km
Duration 9:45 h
Ascent 395 m
Descent 334 m

Stage 1 – Les Houches (Bellevue) → Refuge de Tré la Tête 17 km | +1300 m | approx. 6–7 hours. Challenging start of the Tour du Mont Blanc with ...

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from Anne Bumiller,   Outdooractive Editors
Long Distance Hiking · France
The GR®5 Alps, treat yourself to the most beautiful landscapes of the Alps!
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 508.5 km
Duration 175:36 h
Ascent 29,210 m
Descent 29,571 m

In the heart of a generous and varied nature, alongside the high Alpine peaks but also the people who live in this massif daily, the GR®5 Alps ...

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from D. Martin,   Grandes Itinérances
Hiking Trail · Alps
HexaTrek - Stage 2: Northern Alps (Mont Blanc - Beaufortain - Vanoise - Cerces)
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 2 closed
Distance 388.8 km
Duration 182:00 h
Ascent 22,500 m
Descent 20,750 m

A crossing in the heart of the most beautiful mountain landscapes, in the center of the Alps range. An immersion close to the summits with ...

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from HexaTrek,   HexaTrek : La Grande Traversée de France
Mountain Hike · France
TMB Day 1 - Les Houches to Refuge Du Fioux
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 683 m
Descent 163 m

A good introduction to the walking crossing the Col de Voza

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from Jim EARLAM,   Community
Mountain Hike · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc
Savoie - Aiguillette des Houches (2,285 m)
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 1,091 m
Descent 1,089 m

Circular route around Chamonix with TOP views of Mont Blanc.

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from Šárka Maťochová,   Šárka Maťochová | Horská průvodkyně
Hiking Trail · Orsières
No. 26 Tour du Mont-Blanc
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 165.6 km
Duration 60:00 h
Ascent 9,570 m
Descent 9,570 m

3 countries, one mountain identity 10,000 meters of elevation gain and about 60 hours of walking, 170 km of discovery for 7 to 10 days of happiness!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
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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
  • 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
  • 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
    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
  • August 15, 2024
    Alice F 
    Community
    très belle randonnée avec une vue panoramique sur toute la chaîne des aiguilles rouges, les aravis, du Mont-Blanc... Passage aérien vers le dérochoir mais assez aménagé, casque (et cordes) conseillé. Randonnée très sportive mais magnifique.
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    Written August 15, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    boucle rognes bionnassay
  • September 07, 2023
    Ben Bor 
    Community
    This is an amazing hike: there are fantastic views from start to finish. But note: it is only for sure-footed, experienced hikers, and only when the weather is good, the day is dry and there is no wind. Because the way up is over highly exposed slopes, and uses ladders and chains in the toughest points. We prefer not to go down the same way (mainly due to the difficulty). So when coming down from the top, instead of returning the same way, we go left near the little hut that is clearly visible in front of you when you come down from the top. This is also the more visible path, where most Mont Blanc climbers are coming from. The path takes you to Refuge Du Nid d'Aigle. From there, hopefully they will have finished the train line all the way to the refuge. If not, you can walk on the train track down to Mont Lachat station in about 30 minutes.
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    Photo: Ben Bor, Community
    Written September 07, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Mont Lachat to Le Tete Rousse hut
  • January 07, 2023
    Eric Guinot
    Community
    June 24, 2009
    Un pur objectif atteint en 2009, sous un temps clair et ensoleillé. Éprouvant mais heureux de l'avoir fait. 2 jours après c'était le Grand Paradisio en Italie. Magnifique !
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    Written January 07, 2023
    Alpine Tour
    Mont Blanc 4808m via Gouter Route (normal route)
  • March 27, 2020
    Horst Reichfels
    Community
    March 27, 2020
    Ist vorgemerkt für hoffentlich bald!!!!
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    Written March 27, 2020
    Trail Running
    Trailrunning route to the UTMB finish in Chamonix

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