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Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains

Bellevue – Mont-Blanc tramway loop from Gare de Bellevue Hiver

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Mountain hikes & routes

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Bonneville

Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains

Bellevue – Mont-Blanc tramway loop from Gare de Bellevue Hiver

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Bellevue – Mont-Blanc tramway loop from Gare de Bellevue Hiver

06:34

13.0km

1,030m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.69 km for 887 m

After 7.54 km for 7 m

After 8.46 km for 887 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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400 m

Bellevue Railway Station

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For 17.50 euros (2023) you can take the train from Les Houches to Bellevue and from there start the tour of Tete Rousse. The journey takes a few minutes.

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441 m

The Bellevue gondola (1800m) gives access from the village of Les Houches to several beautiful hikes, including the Nid d'Aigle, the Prarion or, for a longer adventure, to Saint Gervais or Les Contamines.

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2.26 km

Eden garden on Mont Blanc

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For those that want to climb Mont Blanc on the French side, starting the walk from Les Houches, this rewarding view is the perfect gift for the extra effort. It …

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3.33 km

Ascent or descent to the Nid d’Aigle

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A very steep pedestrian climb or descent that links La Bellevue and the Nid d'Aigle refuge. For athletes who don't take the train!

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4.34 km

Vers le Nid d'aigle, the galcier at your fingertips

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5.28 km

Mont-Blanc tramway

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Here you can take the train to Bellevue and then take the cable car down. Next to it is the hut if you need accommodation. You can also take the route down on foot. The environment is very beautiful!

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5.75 km

Refuge du Nid d'Aigle

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The path in this area is well signposted. That's good in 2023 because the train won't go to the end station this year due to repairs.

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

1.45 km

582 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

2.65 km

1.54 km

719 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,590 m)

Lowest point (1,720 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

28°C

9°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Bellevue – Mont-Blanc tramway loop from Gare de Bellevue Hiver

Bellevue Railway Station

Bellevue

Eden garden on Mont Blanc

Ascent or descent to the Nid d’Aigle

Vers le Nid d'aigle, the galcier at your fingertips

Mont-Blanc tramway

Refuge du Nid d'Aigle

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