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Hikes and treks near Chamonix
2 routes are within reach of Chamonix: 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is Tour du Mont Blanc (hard); the toughest is Walker's Haute Route (very hard, 12,000 m of climbing). The highest point is 2,965 m on Walker's Haute Route.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour du Mont Blanc | Multi-day | 165 km | 9–14 | 2,665 m | Hard | Mid-June to mid-September |
| Walker's Haute Route | Multi-day | 180 km | 12–14 | 2,965 m | Very hard | July to mid-September |
The routes in detail
9–14 days
France · Italy · Switzerland · near Geneva
Tour du Mont Blanc
A hut-to-hut loop around Europe's highest massif. The trails are rarely technical, but you climb and descend around 1,000 m almost every day for over a week.
≈ 165 km
2,665 m high
12–14 days
France · Switzerland · near Geneva
Walker's Haute Route
The classic walking route from Chamonix to Zermatt, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. It crosses eleven passes and ends with some of the finest views in the Alps.
≈ 180 km
2,965 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
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