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Chamonix > Bel-Lachat hiking trail

Scenic viewpoint over the Mont Blanc Massif at the edge of the Aiguilles Rouges
and Carlaveyron Nature Reserves.

Sport Chamonix > Bel-Lachat hiking trail Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

About

Departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Average length : 05h40
Total elevation gain : 1108m
Vertical drop : 1108m
Distance : 11.6km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the Moussoux road, take the Moëntieux climb to the Petit
Balcon Sud, cross it and continue by laces in the undergrowth until the crossing of the path coming from Bois Prin and Bossons. Turn right, continue first in the forest, then through an avalanche corridor to Plan-Lachat (ruins) (1 576 m) 1 h 30. Follow the path in the clearing, leave the sentier des Gardes on the right, cross a small forest and continue near a big bell tower above the vegetation by many twists and turns until Bel-Lachat.

Refuge at the arrival: dormitories, restaurant, refreshment bar.

Other itineraries are possible from Les Bossons, Les Houches or from Le Brévent.

More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide.
Attention : The conditions of the trails are likely to change, think of informing you before leaving.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 1108m
Altitude max : 2136m
Vertical drop : 1108m

Further informations

Rock, Stone, Ground, Grit

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    Prices

    Free of charge. Single trip or Return ticket if start at the Brevent lift Top.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 15/05 to 31/10.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Coach access

    Access

    Route des Moussoux 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
    Departing from : Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
    Latitude : 45.921631 - Longitude : 6.861532

    Closest bus stop : Chamonix Center
    Closest train stop : Chamonix Aiguille du Midi train stop
    Closest parking : Les Moussoux / Saint-Michel car parks

    More informations

    Information update on 22/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc