Hiking to the Pyramids viewpoint

in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Presentation

Splendid views of the Glacier des Bossons waterfall, seracs and ice pyramids. pyramids of ice. ATTENTION CHALET buvette CLOSED PERMANENTLY - no water or refreshment facilities between Chalet du Glacier and Jonction

From the Bossons chairlift parking lot, take the route du Tremplin, then the first path on your right up into the forest. Follow it to the top of the chairlift, then continue to the Chalet du Glacier des Bossons.
Before you reach the chalet, take the path that rises to the right, follow it through the forest
through the forest on several switchbacks. Above the vegetation, cross steep
the path rises rapidly to the Pyramides viewpoint.

You can continue your hike towards the Jonction (caution: good walkers only). It's also possible to take the Bossons chairlift when it's in operation, to start the hike from the Chalet du Glacier des Bossons.

Further information is available from the Tourist Office, the Office de Haute-Montagne or in our trail guide.

Please note: trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you set off.

Difficulty
Difficult (high gradient)
Distance
8.2km
Starting point altitude
1153m
Highest point
1895m
Elevation gain
841m
Elevation losses
841m
Round trip timing
4h
Rates
Free of charge.
Opening dates
chalet closed for summer 2024
Location
Hiking to the Pyramids viewpoint
Départ du Mont
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Closest bus stop : Glacier des Bossons / Les Montquarts
Closest train stop : Les Bossons train stop
Closest parking : Les Bossons ski jump car-parks

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