Chamonix valley
Trélechamps - France
In the heart of a preserved mountain, discover magnificent panoramas: trails or rock walls, forests or mountain pastures, rivers or lakes. It's up to you ! One thing is certain: throughout your itinerary, you can count on the benevolent presence of the mythical Mont Blanc at your side. Discover on this page a selection of easy and remarkable hikes, just a stone's throw from the inn! A change of scenery guaranteed…
An unmissable walk in the Chamonix valley, Lac Blanc offers an unforgettable panorama of the Mont Blanc range.
Road access: Head towards the Col des Montets (between Vallorcine and Argentière). Park in the large Trélechamp car park, a little below the pass.
Itinerary : At the Trélechamp car park, take the signposted path “Lac Blanc 2h45” which leads into the forest. After a fairly long series of bends, follow the direction of Lac Blanc at the sign.
After a new series of bends, the path leads to the imposing Aiguillette d'Argentière.
To continue, you will have to carefully use the ladders attached to the rock walls; no problem to have, the ladders are not exposed to vacuum, only the passage over the scale requires greater attention. After this little escapade, continue the path in bends until you reach a fairly massive cairn accompanied by signs.
Continue towards Lac Blanc. The path will pass near the Lacs des Chéserys: do not hesitate to stop there to admire the panorama of the Mont Blanc range. Further on, the path invites you to take a final ladder that is easier to climb than the first ones. A final climb in large blocks of rocks will allow you to reach the Chalet du Lac Blanc as well as the lake.
Road access: At Trélechamps, head towards Switzerland, pass the Col des Montets then the Hameau du Buet, take the road which goes up to the left towards the hamlet of Couteray.
Park in the large car park located in the second hairpin bend.
Itinerary : From the hamlet of Couteray, 1345m, a wide trace climbs in the middle of the typical wooden constructions of the “Vallée des Ours”, the trace zigzags through the forest before emerging at Granges 1566m. The descent takes place at the place called: Sur le Rocher, then to the hamlet of Lay.
This Aiguillette des Posettes (2201m) is a superb viewpoint. The views of the Aiguilles Rouges and Mont-Blanc massifs will enchant you.
This starting point makes the hike much more varied by mixing forest and mountain pastures.
Road access: Head towards the Col des Montets (between Vallorcine and Argentière). Park in the large Trélechamp car park, a little below the pass.
Itinerary : Trélechamp car park (1430m) – Col des Posettes (1997m) – Aiguillette des Posettes (2201m) – Trélechamp car park (1430m).
IGN Top 25 map: 3630 OT Chamonix – Mont-Blanc massif.
