Aiguilles de Chamonix hiking trail
The presence of the Montenvers little train and the Plan de l'Aiguille cable car means you can tailor your tour to suit your fitness level and budget. Find out about opening times in advance of your visit.
Further information
Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast.The traverse of the northern “balcony” route above Chamonix is one of Haute Savoie’s greatest walks. The outing starts by taking the Aiguille du Midi cable car to the Plan de l’Aiguille and finishes by taking the Montenvers rack-and-pinion railway.
There is no better way to immerse oneself in the magical atmosphere of the high mountains and marvel at the magnificent summits of the Mont Blanc Range. The walk starts in the shadow of the Aiguille du Midi, the Dôme du Goûter and Mont Blanc, to finish beside the Mer de Glace, at the foot of the Grandes Jorasses, the Drus and the Aiguille Verte. And, what is more, the entire route offers unbeatable views of the Aiguilles Rouges and Passy nature reserves, just two of the 9 nature reserves in Haute Savoie – the largest number of any French “département”. On leaving the Aiguille du Midi cable car, follow signs to the Refuge de l’Aiguille, and then to Montenvers. Type of itinerary : A to B. Maps: IGN Top 25 n° 3531 ET Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Access depending on meteorological conditions. For more information, contact the High Mountain Office of Chamonix: +33 (0)4 50 53 22 08.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Access (Train): The nearest train station is Gare de Chamonix. The Montenvers train station is just a few minutes' walk from the Chamonix train station.
Access (Bus in summer): The bus stop in front of the Montenvers station is served by line 3 and line V1.