• Sport

Hike to the Chalet du glacier des Bossons

Unbeatable views over the Glacier des Bossons and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Belvedere lookout. Chalet-restaurant. A great spot to contemplate before the glacier. Information boards describing the life and history of the glacier.

Sport Hike to the Chalet du glacier des Bossons Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

About

Departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Average length : 01h20
Total elevation gain : 268m
Vertical drop : 268m
Distance : 2.6km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Souvenir: ice extraction from the glacier for the valley's cafés and hotels.

Upstream of the village, take the Chemin du Chens, which winds through the fields, enter the forest and follow the path to the chairlift and chalet.

If you want to go further up, you can also continue towards the Pyramides viewpoint or the Jonction.

Another possible route is from Les Bossons.

Further information available from the Tourist Office, the Office de Haute-Montagne or in our trail guide.

Please note: trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you set off.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 268m
Altitude max : 1422m
Vertical drop : 268m

Further informations

Stone, Ground

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    Chalet du Glacier des Bossons: 04 50 53 03 89

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 10/04 to 17/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Départ du Mont Les Bossons 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
    Departing from : Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
    Latitude : 45.898685 - Longitude : 6.844659

    Closest bus stop : Glacier des Bossons / Les Montquarts
    Closest train stop : Les Bossons train stop
    Closest parking : Les Bossons ski jump car-parks

    More informations

    Information update on 15/01/2025 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc