Chamonix hiking: Hut to Hut short trip, Lac Blanc
Find our two 3-Day trip options below
“Rustic hut charm with incredible views!”
This two short trips are perfect for hikers that like to enjoy stunning views over the Mont Blanc mountain chain, sleep in two mountain huts and spot some ibex and wildflowers along the way. Your local guide makes sure that you will get to the huts just in time to enjoy a delicious mountain dish and that you don’t have to worry about anything but taking the nicest pictures of the famous mountain scenery.
On the first option you will sleep in dormitories, and on the second option you’ll enjoy the comfort of a double room if available.
Intermediate to challenging
Suitable for hikers with a good level of fitness and some hiking experience. Over three days you’ll cover 8–14km daily, with elevation changes of up to 850m ascent and 1,400m descent, including steep sections and a suspension bridge crossing. Expect 4–7 hours of walking per day at altitudes up to 2,120m. No technical climbing skills required, but sure-footedness, stamina, and comfort with variable mountain weather are essential.
Arrival Day: Meet in Chamonix
6:00 PM: Welcome briefing and meeting with your guide in Chamonix.
We hike from Chamonix up to Refuge Bellachat (2,152m). The refuge offers one of the finest views of the Mont Blanc range. Enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the entire Mont Blanc valley while you wait for sunset to bathe the mountains in pink. A hearty, family-style dinner will soon be served in the cosy mountain hut.
5–6 hrs, 7km, +1,100m altitude gain (can be reduced with a morning transfer to a higher starting point).
Overnight at Refuge Bellachat.
An early breakfast at the hut, with fantastic views towards Mont Blanc. Our trail climbs to the summit of Le Brévent for an even more breathtaking view. We continue to Col du Cornu via Col du Brévent, where the trail descends to Planpraz. After a picnic lunch, we continue along the northern Balcony Trail to Flégère. A chairlift takes us high above the tree line, from where it’s just a 1-hour walk to our refuge for the night. Lac Blanc is the perfect spot for stunning photos, with Mont Blanc rising in the background.
7–8 hrs, 12km, +600m/-600m.
Overnight at Refuge Lac Blanc.
We enjoy a hearty breakfast overlooking the Aiguilles Rouges before leaving this beautiful spot. Our descent takes us past the Lacs de Chéserys, heading towards either Argentière or Col des Montets. Those who want to hike a bit longer can join the guide on the Petit Balcon Sud trail, all the way back to Chamonix. Lunch will be served at a typical mountain restaurant.
Organisation, privat UIMLA mountain leader guide for 3 days, guides expenses, 2 huts in privat rooms with half board, 3 picknick lunches, Prarion cable car, Bus Chamonix – Les Houches, Bus Les Contamines – St.Gervais les Bains, Train St.Gervais les Bains – Chamonix, hiking map copy
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Travel insurance is not included in our adventures.
We strongly recommend that you purchase insurance to cover cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability.
Accident or injury. Unexpected medical expenses. Unplanned incidents are rare but can crop up when you travel.
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