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Aiguilette des Houches – Bellachat Refuge loop from Les Houches

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Aiguilette des Houches – Bellachat Refuge loop from Les Houches

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Aiguilette des Houches – Bellachat Refuge loop from Les Houches

06:09

12.7km

1,050m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.39 km for 2.29 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.34 km

Pierre Blanche

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb to Pierre Blanche is a pretty forest path up to the stone itself, where you will find a breach in the trees and a magnificent view of the Mont Blanc range and the Fiz.

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2

2.36 km

Chalette Ridge

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Long ridge facing Passy, the Fiz and in the distance the Aravis

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3

4.80 km

Aiguilette des Houches

Highlight • Summit

It's worth the climb to this minor peak for the added altitude and the stunning views of the Mont Blanc range as well as Brévent and Fiz.

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4

4.82 km

View of Mont Blanc from the Réserve Naturelle de Carlaveyron

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Time to take a picnic! And apply sunscreen. On ALL uncovered body parts 😀

Perfect view between L'Aiguillette dès Houches and the Pointe de Lapaz.

Peace, flowers, swallowtails. Pure mountains!

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5

6.98 km

View of Chamonix and Mont Blanc

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6

7.05 km

Bellachat Refuge

Highlight • Pub

It is a beautiful wooden refuge, at 2,152 meters above sea level. There is the possibility to eat and have a drink with a superb view of Mont-Blanc and its …

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7

9.78 km

Merlet Wildlife Park

Highlight • Structure

Here you can linger for a while and enjoy the view of the mountains and the animals.

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8

12.0 km

Plan de la Cry

Highlight • Other

B

12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

4.33 km

1.21 km

241 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

3.33 km

241 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

7°C

4°C

99 %

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