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: February 2, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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5.10 km

Ascent to Plan de l'Aiguille

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This trail that leads to the Plan de l'Aiguille offers breathtaking views. This is the one you will take if you do not want to go up by cable car. …

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6.04 km

Plan de l'Aiguille Refuge

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Great refuge and restaurant located a few minutes walk from Plan de l'Aiguille (first station from the Aiguille du Midi cable car). Highly recommended for an overnight stay — the …

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6.75 km

Plan de l'Aiguille

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The Plan de l'Aiguille is a flat area located at between 2,200 and 2,300 metres above sea level, on the north-facing slopes of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, above Chamonix. It …

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7.43 km

Blue Lake

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The truth is that it is blue, very cool.

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9.44 km

A classic trail in the Chamonix valley — worth adding to your list. The Balcon Nord connects the Plan de l'Aiguille to the Montenvers station. Breathtaking views of the valley, needles and glaciers in all directions!

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12.2 km

Grand Balcon Nord

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route advises towards icy lake and splendid view from all sides

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13.1 km

Signal Forbes

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13.5 km

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

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This epic trail leaves from Montenvers-Mer de Glace station. It forms a superb track which alternates between rolling earth single tracks and technical passages in the middle of the scree. …

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14.5 km

Montenvers Trail

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A wonderful trail, very close to Montenvers.

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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

1.72 km

434 m

407 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

785 m

685 m

512 m

293 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,310 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

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