Promenade du Fori – Belle Piste loop from Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Promenade du Fori – Belle Piste loop from Chamonix Mont-Blanc

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Promenade du Fori – Belle Piste loop from Chamonix Mont-Blanc

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8.53km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Train Station

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1.02 km

Promenade du Fori

Highlight • River

This is a delightful stretch along the Arve from the centre of Chamonix. It makes for a lovely walk or run, with spectacular views towards Mont Blanc and its famous aiguilles. You can follow the Arve all the way to the Flégère lift station, where you can ride up to the trails of the Tour du Mont Blanc.

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4.52 km

Mountain and river views

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Nice trail along the l'Arveyron

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5.00 km

Views towards Aiguille du Dru and Aiguille Verte

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This is a great spot for admiring the granite spire of the Aiguille du Dru and the majestic Aiguille Verte beyond. One of the most iconic aiguilles in the Mont Blanc massif, the Petit Dru is famously one of the Alps' six great north faces, along with the likes of the Eiger and the Matterhorn. Perhaps the most notable climb on the peak was in August 1955 when legendary Italian alpinist Walter Bonatti climbed the southwest pillar solo, a feat that led to the feature being known as the Bonatti Pillar. Sadly, the route was destroyed by rockfall in 2005.

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5.49 km

Belle Piste

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A section of trail winding beneath the imposing granite ridges of Chamonix. The trail winds through the valley, with a coniferous forest towering above you. This section offers great views of the Aiguille du Dru, while passing near the Chamonix heliport and the Arveyon River.

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