Aiguillette des Houches par Alpages de Chailloux

in Les Houches
Presentation

A steep walk taking you into the Carlaveyron Nature Reserve. Wonderful sweeping views.

Departure from the Merlet park, near the entrance of the park on the Chamonix side, go up along the protection fences and take the Bel-Lachat and Brévent path on the right for 10 minutes. Leave it and go horizontally on 400 m and on the right to go up in the forest during half an hour: we find the path of Chailloux and the itinerary above.

Suggestion: Possibility to continue to Brévent over Bel-Lachat to go back down by Pierre Blanche.

Other itineraries are possible from Les Houches, Chamonix, Coupeau...

More information available at the Tourist Office or at the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide.
Attention : The conditions of the trails are likely to change, think of informing you before leaving.

Difficulty
Difficult (high gradient)
Distance
9.8km
Starting point altitude
1520m
Highest point
2285m
Elevation gain
765m
Elevation losses
765m
Round trip timing
4h
Rates
Free of charge.
Opening dates
From 31/05 to 15/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Location
Aiguillette des Houches par Alpages de Chailloux
chemin de Merlet
74310 Les Houches
Closest train stop : Les Houches train station
Closest parking : Merlet Animal Park car park

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