Tête Rousse Hut – Rest Area Near Mont Blanc loop from Le Nid d'Aigle

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains

Tête Rousse Hut – Rest Area Near Mont Blanc loop from Le Nid d'Aigle

Hard

4.7

(3)

hikers

Tête Rousse Hut – Rest Area Near Mont Blanc loop from Le Nid d'Aigle

04:11

6.69km

730m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 906 m for 68 m

After 1.63 km for 268 m

After 2.06 km for 3.08 km

After 5.72 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

147 m

Refuge du Nid d'Aigle

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The path in this area is well signposted. That's good in 2023 because the train won't go to the end station this year due to repairs.

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1.73 km

Climbing Section with Metal Steps

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You should be careful here. With 2 backpacks it is not comfortable at all. You should fasten yourself well with the rope and then follow the small stairs. After that …

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1.73 km

Sky ladder

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There is no rope off to be sure of. The ladder is almost vertical and you shouldn't look backwards. For people afraid of heights like me, it's really exciting. Lots …

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3.50 km

Tête Rousse Hut

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You can stay overnight here, but you should reserve first because the space is quite tight. Even if you camp next to it, you can eat something delicious or drink …

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3.80 km

Rest Area Near Mont Blanc

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Great place to take a breather

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6.69 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

327 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

1.78 km

327 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

9°C

4°C

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Comments

August 8, 2026,Lektion gelernt

Actually, the tour was supposed to be called "Highest espresso fill level ever". Goal: Tête Rousse hut, fill level 3,167 m above sea level. That didn't happen.
And that was due to several limits, namely first the turnaround time agreed with the wife, and then the knowledge that I have to go back down. And I know that for me, …

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