Montets Pass – Welcome to Chamonix loop from Vallorcine

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Montets Pass – Welcome to Chamonix loop from Vallorcine

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Montets Pass – Welcome to Chamonix loop from Vallorcine

02:41

38.6km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.1 km for 505 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.13 km

Montets Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It is an alpine pass located at an altitude of 1461 meters. It is reached by a nice climb in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges national park, followed by a nice descent to the Swiss border.

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7.26 km

Bike repair shop in Argentière

Highlight • Rest Area

Helped me on this tour:
Chamonix, Col des Montets, Col de la Forclaz, Martigny 2023_06_11
komoot.de/tour/1163543717

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16.0 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Other

From here you have a splendid view of Mont Blanc.

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18.6 km

View of Mont Blanc and Lac des Gaillands

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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19.2 km

View of Bosson glacier

Highlight • Other

Here you can unfortunately also see how much the glaciers are receding!

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21.9 km

Monument to Jacques Balmat and Saussure

Highlight • Monument

This statue in the center of Chamonix is not always well understood. It would be easy to think that the two men were the first to climb Mont Blanc (4810m) on August 8, 1786. However, one of the two is in fact the Swiss financier who supported the expedition, but who did not. has not climbed. The second mountaineer who managed to reach the top with Jacques Balmat was actually Doctor Paccard, but he is not on the podium with them ...

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22.1 km