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Chamonix – Englishman's Lake and Ruins loop from Les Houches

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Chamonix – Englishman's Lake and Ruins loop from Les Houches

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Chamonix – Englishman's Lake and Ruins loop from Les Houches

02:52

20.7km

650m

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Hard run. 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: June 22, 2026

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520 m

Les Houches

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Les Houches is an authentic mountain village nestled in the heart of the Chamonix valley, at the foot of Mont Blanc. Surrounded by remarkable natural sites, Les Houches offers mountain activities for all seasons as well as a rich offer of restaurants and accommodation.

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8.64 km

Monument to Jacques Balmat and Saussure

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This statue in the center of Chamonix is not always well understood. It would be easy to think that the two men were the first to climb Mont Blanc (4810m) on August 8, 1786. However, one of the two is in fact the Swiss financier who supported the expedition, but who did not. has not climbed. The second mountaineer who managed to reach the top with Jacques Balmat was actually Doctor Paccard, but he is not on the podium with them ...

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8.71 km

Chamonix

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamonix for short, is a charming town at the foot of Mont Blanc and has many surprises in store for mountain lovers. Because of its favorable location in a valley between the mountain ridges, Chamonix is a very popular tourist destination. It calls itself the "Mountaineering Capital of the World". The climb to the top of Mont Blanc, a trip to the Aiguille du Midi, to the Mer de Glace, the North and South Routes and much more are clearly worthwhile.

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