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Les Contamines-Montjoie

Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Les Contamines-Montjoie loop from Les Contamines-Montjoie

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Bonneville

Les Contamines-Montjoie

Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Les Contamines-Montjoie loop from Les Contamines-Montjoie

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Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Les Contamines-Montjoie loop from Les Contamines-Montjoie

04:31

13.9km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.92 km

The oratories

Highlight • Religious Site

Upon arriving at Notre-Dame de la Gorge, one discovers a group of fourteen small oratories that mark the path leading to the church.
Their construction was decided by the priest …

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2.06 km

Notre-Dame de la Gorge

Highlight • Historical Site

The original Church of Notre Dame de la Gorge was built in the 13th century. Painted in pink, this pretty building marked the entrance to the high mountain. The travelers …

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3.34 km

Natural Bridge of Contamines-Montjoie

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here the river flows under the rocks

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3.45 km

Roman bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here is a pretty little stone bridge over a river running often quite impressive!

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3.84 km

Nant Borrant Mountain Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a typical mountain chalet dating back to the nineteenth century. It was a mountain hotel until 1976, later with the development of the Tour du Mont Blanc it …

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4.55 km

Very nice bivouac area with dry toilets 10 minutes walk from the Nant Borrant refuge. The small stream nearby is perfect for cooling off at the end of the day or replenishing your fresh water reserves.

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11.9 km

Les Contamines-Montjoie

Highlight • Settlement

It is a very typical small mountain village. You will find something to eat there, but also several supermarkets and sports shops. A pleasant and practical little detour from the TMB.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

3.45 km

1.28 km

631 m

573 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.80 km

3.40 km

959 m

735 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (1,150 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

9°C

2°C

53 %

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Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Les Contamines-Montjoie loop from Les Contamines-Montjoie

The oratories

Notre-Dame de la Gorge

Natural Bridge of Contamines-Montjoie

Roman bridge

Nant Borrant Mountain Refuge

Bivouac area

Les Contamines-Montjoie

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