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Chamonix-Plan de l'Aiguille hiking trail

A very pleasant walk through the cool of the woods at first, then above the tree line with magnificent views of the glaciers, the Aiguilles de Chamonix, Mont Blanc and the Grand Balcon Nord.

Sport Chamonix-Plan de l'Aiguille hiking trail Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

About

Departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Average length : 05h30
Total elevation gain : 1312m
Vertical drop : 1312m
Distance : 14km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From point I, go to the start by crossing the Grépon parking lot in the direction of the jumping board. Take the path on the right and follow it through the forest or corridor until you reach the forest track coming from Molliasses. Cross it under the cables of the cable car while going up in front of it, then leave on the left the path of the Pré du Rocher. Continue in the forest by the Plan du Trois. Continue above between big boulders until the refuge.

Refreshment bar near the cable car. Private refuge : dormitories - restaurant at the arrival.

Possibility to go back down by cable car. Other departure possible from Les Pèlerins.

This hike allows you to walk to the Grand Balcon Nord and to reach the Montenvers - Mer de Glace site from the Plan de l'Aiguille (about 2h30). From here you can go down to Chamonix with the cramaillière train. Return to this itinerary : Le Plan de l'Aiguille - Chamonix : 2 hours

More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide.
Warning: Trail conditions are subject to change, please check before you leave.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 1312m
Altitude max : 2310m
Vertical drop : 1312m

Signs

Since the Grepon parking, follow the signs "Plan de l'Aiguille".

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

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    Prices

    Free of charge. The purchase of a return ticket at the Plan de l'Aiguille is possible if you want to take the cable car to come back to Chamonix. Free descent by the footpath.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 15/06 to 01/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Restaurant

    Access

    Parking du Grépon 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
    Departing from : Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
    Latitude : 45.91583 - Longitude : 6.869504

    Closest bus stop : Chamonix Sud
    Mulet stop : Le Grépon / Le Grépon Tremplin
    Closest train stop : Chamonix Aiguille du Midi train stop
    Closest parking : Le Grépon car-park

    More informations

    Information update on 04/03/2023 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc