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Top 5 Mont Blanc hikes

Discover the top 5 itineraries for choosing your Mont Blanc hikes. From simple family strolls to completely sporty hikes on Mont Blanc, we offer you a selection of the best ways to enjoy the roof of Europe.

Top 5 Mont Blanc hikes

These beautiful hiking trails take you out of the mountain pastures and up to the summits. You can discover the flora and fauna of this not-so-deserted mountain...

An abundance of itineraries and nature

Mont Blanc offers many ways to get to know nature. These itineraries allow visitors to see the mountain from many different angles. They are specially designed to meet the needs of all visitors. So whether you're looking for an enjoyable family outing, or want to push your limits, these itineraries will be different. These Mont Blanc hikes have been specially designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. That said, it's important to have the right AMENITIES equipment, from hiking boots to backpacks.

Most of them start in the mountain pastures. Their aim is to give visitors a unique experience. Hiking is all about discovery and learning. In fact, as you pass lakes, plateaus, glaciers, forests and the Massif du Thabor, even the most blasé can't help but be amazed. The itineraries we have selected take an average of 5 hours.

The best hikes on Mont Blanc

1.Lac de Presset and Pierra Menta from Arêches-Beaufort

This Mont Blanc hike begins in the verdant alpine meadows above Lac de Roselend. It's a Mont Blanc trail that gradually climbs upwards, with a difference in altitude of 830 m, to reach the Trou de la Pierre, which looks like a sharpened canine tooth. Once you've passed the Col de Bresson, a mineral world opens up. This itinerary is perfect for beginners and experts alike.

2.Grande boucle du Parmelan

This rock glacier is a limestone plateau that opens up as far as the eye can see. Starting from Aviernoz, it has an altitude difference of 802 m and takes around 6 hours. For further information, click here.

3 The balcony trail

This hike on Mont Blanc and its balcony has a low altitude difference of 283m. It does, however, allow you to see glaciers such as Albaron, Vallonet and Evettes reflected in the lakes.

 4 The South Slope Lakes Trail from Chamonix

This hike on Mont Blanc lets you discover nature through a palette of colors worthy of a master painting. All the elements move and change with the illumination. This itinerary allows you to see the many lakes that dot the mountain. Discover Lac des Chéserys and Lac Blanc.

5.Thabor summit and massif

This Mont Blanc hike from Modane-Valfréjus through the massif is perfect for walks and strolls between lakes. Admire the Savoyard scree and alpine pastures of the Clarée valley. This Mont Blanc hike has a vertical drop of 1,255 m and takes 7 hours.

Hotel Le Refuge des Aiglons, at the foot of Mont Blanc.

Our hotel in Chamonix is the perfect place to experience the Mont Blanc hiking experience. The refuge works with guides and equipment suppliers to offer you a choice encounter with the mountains. In summer and winter alike, the refuge des Aiglons offers a program of Mont Blanc hikes for everyone to enjoy.

With family, friends or lovers, you can enjoy the benefits of the mountain air. Lovers of farniente can relax in the spa and enjoy the wellness area and a multitude of services.

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