Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 16, 2026

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Réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie

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63 m

Notre-Dame de la Gorge

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The original Church of Notre Dame de la Gorge was built in the 13th century. Painted in pink, this pretty building marked the entrance to the high mountain. The travelers …

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1.34 km

Natural Bridge of Contamines-Montjoie

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Here the river flows under the rocks

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1.45 km

Roman bridge

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Here is a pretty little stone bridge over a river running often quite impressive!

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1.92 km

Nant Borrant Mountain Refuge

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This is a typical mountain chalet dating back to the nineteenth century. It was a mountain hotel until 1976, later with the development of the Tour du Mont Blanc it …

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4.39 km

The Balme refuge is located halfway between Les Contamines and the Col du Bonhomme at 2,009 meters above sea level. Located between the Tarentaise and Beaufortain massifs, it offers superb views of the valley you are crossing.

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8.05 km

Col du Bonhomme

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At 2,329 meters above sea level, the Col du Bonhomme links the Val Montjoie to the Beaufortain. The view is superb!

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16.1 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

6.13 km

262 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

5.75 km

4.12 km

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Roman bridge loop from Notre-Dame de la Gorge

Notre-Dame de la Gorge

Natural Bridge of Contamines-Montjoie

Roman bridge

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Hut La Balme

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