Hike to the Chalet du glacier des Bossons

in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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Chalet du Glacier des Bossons: 04 50 53 03 89

Presentation

Unbeatable views over the Glacier des Bossons and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Belvedere lookout. Chalet-restaurant. A great spot to contemplate before the glacier. Information boards describing the life and history of the glacier.

Souvenir: ice extraction from the glacier for the valley's cafés and hotels.

Upstream of the village, take the Chemin du Chens, which winds through the fields, enter the forest and follow the path to the chairlift and chalet.

If you want to go further up, you can also continue towards the Pyramides viewpoint or the Jonction.

Another possible route is from Les Bossons.

Further information 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
Medium (on the slopes)
Distance
2.6km
Starting point altitude
1153m
Highest point
1422m
Elevation gain
268m
Elevation losses
268m
Round trip timing
1h20min
Rates
Free of charge.
Opening dates
From 10/04 to 17/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Location
Hike to the Chalet du glacier des Bossons
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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