Where will you find this route?
Walker’s Haute Route (main trail)
Tour du Mont Blanc (alternative route)
Description: From Chamonix, this route follows a wide track along the Arve river and through the greater Chamonix village. Passing through the golf course at Les Praz, the trail gently rises through the forest on the north side of the valley floor, offering only glimpses of the mountains above until it reaches the village of Argentiere. The main Walker’s Haute Route trail crosses the valley to the south side where it joins the Petit Balcon Nord trail and continues ascending through the trees to Le Tour.
*Please note that the description is written from an
Eastward hiking perspective for the Walker’s Haute Route
Clockwise hiking perspective for the Tour du Mont Blanc
Difficulty: Easy hiking trails
Are there any other route options? Yes, there is one;
The Grand Balcon Sud trail diverts at Chamonix and rejoins at Argentiere or Montroc
Transport Shortcuts:
Bus or train between Chamonix and Argentiere