From Chamonix you can walk or take the cable car to the Planpratz middle station, 1,999 m. From there, the gravel path leads to the Col de Brevent 2,368 m. You can also take a gravel road, ladders and steps to the summit Brevent 2,525 m with a viewing platform.

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Damiano 🇮🇹

August 1, 2023

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The trail takes you along a picturesque ridge, allowing you to soak in the majestic beauty of the French Alps from a different perspective. It's a moderate-level hike with some …

John Chipsa

September 14, 2022

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The road is steep, full of stones. On the other side, a dangerous path to the ladder. So watch out.

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