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Alpine Route above Chamonix: Plan de l'Aiguille - Montenvers
A full day walk of about 16.9 km through Chamonix, with the main interest in alpine paths, cable car approaches, forests and glacier viewpoints.
- Distance
- 16.9 km
- Time
- 10 h 10 min
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Multi-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
The route is a linear itinerary of about 16.9 km in Chamonix. The elevation range is roughly 1883-2308 m. The main reference points are Chamonix, Plan de l'Aiguille, Montenvers, which help with orientation at the start, along the route and near the finish.
The route is best approached at a steady pace, with time kept for stops, navigation checks and rough or wet sections.
Route suitability
Without a car
Yes
With children
With caution
With a dog
With caution
By bike
No
With a stroller
No
Signal
Patchy
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use trains and buses in the Chamonix valley, plus cable cars or mountain railways where needed.
By car
Drive to Chamonix valley parking or a cable car station, then continue on foot or by lift.
Parking
Use official parking in Chamonix, Les Houches and near lift stations. Spaces fill quickly in high season.
What to expect
Plan de l'Aiguille - Montenvers
Chamonix
Plan de l'Aiguille
Montenvers
alpine paths
Difficult sections and safety
Pay attention to junctions, wet surfaces and the return plan near Chamonix. Some signs may be missing, so an offline map is useful.
How much time to allow
Day route
4-7 h
With viewpoints and breaks
up to a full day
Best time to go
The best window around Chamonix is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Dirt 99% · Gravel 1%
Surface is defined for 100% of the route.
Dirt
99% · 16.7 km
Gravel
1% · 0.22 km
Route photos
2 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use trains and buses in the Chamonix valley, plus cable cars or mountain railways where needed
Is this route suitable for children?
Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 16.9 km, moderate.
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