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Facing Mont Blanc – 4,808 metres (15,774 ft): highest point in France

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Facing Mont Blanc – 4,808 metres (15,774 ft): highest point in France

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Facing Mont Blanc – 4,808 metres (15,774 ft): highest point in France

07:57

16.8km

1,200m

Hiking

Located on the heights of Chamonix, Lac Blanc is in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges massif. Its exceptional location offers a range of unique panoramas on the north face of Mont Blanc, the highest point in France and Western Europe at 4,808 meters.

This Tour of approximately 17 kilometers…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.28 km for 249 m

After 8.68 km for 159 m

After 13.5 km for 54 m

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Montets Pass

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It is an alpine pass located at an altitude of 1461 meters. It is reached by a nice climb in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges national park, followed by a nice descent to the Swiss border.

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2.18 km

Grand Balcon Sud Trail

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The large south balcony is one of those incredible paths: you move between the rocks enjoying exceptional panoramas. Hard to beat !

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5.77 km

Lac Blanc

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This is the classic view of Mont Blanc with Lac Blanc in the foreground - not to be missed. I advise you to avoid being there in the middle of …

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8.96 km

La Flégère Refuge

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Here, we have an incredible view of Mont Blanc! You can find something to eat as well as public toilets on site. It is a very nice spot to take a short break.

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12.6 km

Tête aux Vents

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Beautiful running trails, smooth, not too technical and with one of the best views of the Chamonix valley and Mont Blanc. La Tête aux Vents is part of the TMB …

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13.4 km

Aiguillette d'Argentière

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The aiguillette d'Argentière amazes with its rather unique look. It is a fairly famous climbing spot.

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16.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

1.18 km

996 m

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

797 m

504 m

399 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,340 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

21°C

12°C

19 %

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Comments

June 16, 2024,F - Alps - Mont Blanc - Flégère, Lac Blanc, Montets pass

As there has been significantly more snow in the Alps this season, we decided to start our hiking adventures on the southern side of the mountains. Nevertheless, also this hike provided us with plenty of snowy sections. All of them were quite easy going and some sections even allowed us to slide down through the snow which was plenty of …

June 11, 2024,lac Blanc au départ du col de Montets

On this hike I enjoyed myself there were ibexes, when I reached the top there was a lot of snow so follow the route of your GPS carefully and towards the end there is a series of several ladders and platforms if you are prone to vertigo be careful and on this hike you need to be in good physical …

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June 19, 2024,Hike from Col de Montets to La Flegere lift station via Lacs Des Cheserys and Lac Blanc which were both still covered in snow but still a beautiful hike.

This is a great hike to spot wildlife such as Chamois and even Golden Eagle .And the views of the Mont Blanc massive are spectacular

September 27, 2023

Located on the heights of Chamonix, Lac Blanc is in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges massif. Its exceptional location offers a range of unique panoramas on the north face of Mont Blanc, the highest point in France and Western Europe at 4,808 meters.
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This Tour of approximately 17 kilometers and 1,200

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Facing Mont Blanc – 4,808 metres (15,774 ft): highest point in France

Montets Pass

Grand Balcon Sud Trail

Lac Blanc

La Flégère Refuge

Tête aux Vents

Aiguillette d'Argentière

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