Day hiking & snowshoeing Chamonix / Megève with a private guide
Discover the Mont Blanc region on a guided hike with a certified local UIMLA mountain leader. We run day hikes in the Chamonix Valley year-round — scenic summer trails, peaceful snowshoe tours, and winter hiking on quiet snowy paths.
Why Hike in Chamonix?
The Chamonix Valley is one of the most spectacular hiking destinations in the Alps, with a mix of accessible trails and high alpine terrain suited to every level: panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif, a wide variety of well-maintained routes, options for beginners, families, and experienced hikers alike, and easy cable-car access to high-altitude terrain.
Our Guided Hiking Experiences
Summer Hiking
Day hikes through alpine meadows, forests, and panoramic balcony trails — past hidden mountain lakes, local flora, and breathtaking viewpoints.
Winter Hiking & Snowshoe Tours
Guided snowshoeing or winter hiking on quiet snowy trails, away from the crowds.
High Alpine Hiking
For more adventurous hikers: terrain above the tree line, reached by cable car, with alpine flowers, dramatic views, and the occasional ibex sighting.
A Unique Local Experience
Hike with a passionate local guide and discover more than just the trail: alpine wildlife, history, and nature along the way, visits to traditional mountain huts to taste local specialties, wild blueberries or strawberries in season, and hidden gems far from the tourist hotspots.
Tailor-Made Tours
Every guest is different, so every hike is built around your wishes, fitness level, and interests — from a relaxed nature walk to a challenging mountain adventure.
No specific hiking or snowshoeing experience is required — our guided tours are tailored to every guest. Whether you’re an active beginner, a family with children, or an experienced mountain hiker looking for a challenge, we adapt the route, pace, and terrain to match your fitness level and interests. Just let us know your experience and expectations beforehand, and we’ll design the right day for you.
Fabulous views over the Chamonix and Vallorcine valleys during this loop hike. Wonderful panorama of Mont-Blanc and le Tour Glacier, le Buet and les Perrons in particular. We visit a typical Alpage on the way back down to Le Tour but not before stepping one foot into Switzerland at the Balme.
(12km, +800m, -800m)
If you have ever seen a picture where the whole Mont Blanc range reflects in deep blue mountain lakes, that’s here. Lac Blanc and the Cheserys lakes lie in the Aiguille Rouge Nature reserve. Thanks to it’s protection wild animals like ibex, mountain goats and marmots enjoy this place as much as many wild flowers like Alpenrose and Arnica.
(Long version: 11km, +940m, -400m)
We start our hike above tree line at Planpraz and climb up to Col de Brévent and on to Brévent. We might spot Ibex today as this is their habitat. Onwards over lush meadows towards the lovely Bellachat refuge for an outstanding blueberry cake.
(13km, +700m, -900m)
The Le Chapeau mountain restaurant serves delicious food and is a shorter day hike, ideal for families. A hike up trough the forest and a glacier viewpoint make this a perfect family hiking day.
The Albert Première hut hike is a bit longer and brings us directly next to the Le Tour glacier. A cable car and a chair can shorten this hike.
Scenic Balcony trail underneath the impressive Chamonix Granit needles. The highlight is the Signal Forbes viewpoint overlooking Mer de Glace glacier. We also visit the informative Glaciarium before taking the little red train down to town.
(7km, +400m, -700m)
Splendid view of the Bossons glacier, with its beautiful seracs and ice pinnacles.
On the way down we visit an informativ trail that explains all about Le Bosson glacier, the first climbers to Mont Blanc and the wild flowers.
(8km, +800m, – 800m / less if we take the Bosson Chairlift)
Our itineraries takes place under the cliffs of the Fiz massif and faces the Mont Blanc massif and in the forests of the Chamonix valley.
In the middle of a snowy setting, we will offer you some exceptional views of the Mont-Blanc. We offer half or full day tours. We can stop at a mountain restaurant for lunch or organise a picnic style lunch for the group. A nice idea is also to take the train to the village of Le Buet and do a wonderful loop in the Berard valley by the frozen river and in the forest. Check with us for your perfect itinerary!
At an altitude of 2020m, this alpine chalets in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges massif offer an exceptional panorama of the famous Aiguille Verte and the Mont-Blanc massif. A beautiful spot for snowshoeing!
(+670m, – 670m)
Snowshoeing from Le Buet into the Vallon de Bérard, a glacial cirque nature reserve ringed by 3,000m peaks and roamed by chamois, then out to the quiet border village of Vallorcine. A full day in remote, unspoiled terrain
Snowshoe through spruce forest above Passy Plaine-Joux to Lac Vert, an emerald lake at 1,200m famed for its still reflection of Mont Blanc, then continue onward through the quiet, snow-draped woods beyond. An easy, family-friendly outing with a classic alpine payoff.
Snowshoe onto the high glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif, starting from Rifugio Torino at 3,375m, reached via the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car above Courmayeur. From here, the route crosses the Glacier du Géant to the Col du Géant at 3,356m — the historic passage between Italy and France, ringed by some of the range’s most dramatic granite spires, including the Dent du Géant. A short but spectacular high-altitude day on real glacier terrain, roped and guided, with sweeping views across the Mont Blanc massif on both sides of the border.
Complete hiking equipment or snow shoe equipment.
Hiking and snow shoe gear can be rented in Chamonix.
Hiking guide fee
Transportation, lift passes, food
Why Choose Us
Insurance
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.
Gift vouchers
Give the gift of adventure with a Patagoniatiptop GmbH Certificate! Perfect for a mountaineering gift for your son’s birthday, a ski weekend for your best friend or a skitouring trip for your wife. Or … why not invite yourself?
How it works
Contact us and let us know how much you would like to spend. Let us know who is the lucky person to receive the voucher. We will then send the voucher to you or to the address you tell us.
