Chamonix
Top Adventures in Chamonix
Road Bike from Chamonix to Col des Montets
16.2 mi
/ 1312.3 ft gain
This classic cycling destination out of Chamonix Valley is perfect for reasonably fit people looking to summit a mountain pass on wheels. Col des Montets (1,462 m) is on County Road D1506 that connects France to Switzerland, and it was even includ...
Explore the Le Brévent Summit Alpine Area
Begin this hike by either making the 3.5 hour hike from the town of Chamonix to the top of Le Brévent (roughly 4,900 ft gain), or take the Brévent cable car to the top.(31€ roundtrip). Once at the summit take a moment to enjoy the 360° view, the f...
Climb the Aiguilles Crochues Traverse
5 mi
/ 1476.4 ft gain
The valley of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is most well known for the mountain it’s named after, Western Europe’s highest peak. Yet just right across the valley on its north side lies a dramatic and beautiful range that cuts the horizon with tall rock spir...
Hike to Le Lac Blanc
5 mi
/ 1657 ft gain
This adventure begins at the Flégère gondola in Les Praz (a village in the NorthEast section of Chamonix), which is easy to get to with the free Chamonix bus. Take the Flégère gondola to La Flégère, situated at 1894 meters (6,213 feet). The ride u...
