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Hiking to Planpraz from Chamonix

Green and flowery plateau. Panoramic balcony facing Mont-Blanc. Departure area for free flight and paragliding.

Sport Hiking to Planpraz from Chamonix Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

About

Departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Average length : 05h00
Total elevation gain : 912m
Vertical drop : 912m
Distance : 9.4km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Take the path to the left of the gondola and follow it along the parking lot, then leave the path to the left leading to the Pierre à Ruskin. Take the forest track passing under the cables of the cable car. Shortly after, turn left onto the path that crosses a fairly dense forest, but offers pleasant views of the valley. Cross the Petit Balcon Sud. We quickly reach the Plan des Chablettes where some ruins of a creamery remain. Then continue to climb following the signs for Planpraz - Altitude 2000.

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

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 912m
Altitude max : 1999m
Vertical drop : 912m

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 : 45.92387 - Longitude : 6.863313

    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