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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Les Houches

"Gateway" to Mont Blanc – Chamonix loop from Viaduc Sainte-Marie

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Les Houches

"Gateway" to Mont Blanc – Chamonix loop from Viaduc Sainte-Marie

Hard

4.2

(21)

287

riders

"Gateway" to Mont Blanc – Chamonix loop from Viaduc Sainte-Marie

03:34

46.8km

650m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 133 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.08 km

Les Houches Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Around 1730, the territory of Les Houches formed a new parish, separated from that of Chamonix. It was placed under the patronage of Saint John the Baptist, perhaps in connection with pastoralism. It was consecrated in 1766.

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7.66 km

"Gateway" to Mont Blanc

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Interesting view!

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7.98 km

From here you also have a great view of the Mont Blanc massif

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10.7 km

Chamonix

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Chamonix is famous all over the world and is inevitably frequented by many people in every season. You can observe the glaciers from the center of the village: wonderful.

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14.2 km

Mountain and river views

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Nice trail along the l'Arveyron

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21.3 km

Petit Balcon Nord

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Point of intersection Petit Balcon Nord

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24.4 km

A section of singletrack high in the Chamonix valley with a stunning view across the alpine meadow near to the hamlet of Tré-le-Champ of the glacier d'Argentière and the snow bound peak of l'Aiguille Verte

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34.2 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 …

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

12.3 km

8.39 km

7.93 km

5.02 km

369 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

15.2 km

3.84 km

2.79 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

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Thursday 4 June

13°C

5°C

31 %

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