Facing Mont Blanc – 4,808 metres (15,774 ft): highest point in France
Facing Mont Blanc – 4,808 metres (15,774 ft): highest point in France
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Facing Mont Blanc – 4,808 metres (15,774 ft): highest point in France
07:57
16.8km
1,200m
Hiking
Located on the heights of Chamonix, Lac Blanc is in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges massif. Its exceptional location offers a range of unique panoramas on the north face of Mont Blanc, the highest point in France and Western Europe at 4,808 meters.
This Tour of approximately 17 kilometers…
Last updated: June 10, 2024
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 4.28 km for 249 m
After 8.68 km for 159 m
After 13.5 km for 54 m
Waypoints
Start point
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Montets Pass
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2.18 km
Grand Balcon Sud Trail
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5.77 km
Lac Blanc
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8.96 km
La Flégère Refuge
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12.6 km
Tête aux Vents
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13.4 km
Aiguillette d'Argentière
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16.8 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.1 km
1.18 km
996 m
394 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.9 km
797 m
504 m
399 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,340 m)
Lowest point (1,400 m)
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Wednesday 27 May
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Trail Reviews
As there has been significantly more snow in the Alps this season, we decided to start our hiking adventures on the southern side of the mountains. Nevertheless, also this hike provided us with plenty of snowy sections. All of them were quite easy going and some sections even allowed us to slide down through the snow which was plenty of fun 🙌🏻😃Throughout the entire hike we were treated to the most stunning views on the Mont Blanc and surrounding mountain peaks. The Lac Blanc was still largely frozen over, but nonetheless beautiful!! Along the route, once again we were given the opportunity of some close encounters with Ibex 🐐😃 Stunning creatures!!
On this hike I enjoyed myself there were ibexes, when I reached the top there was a lot of snow so follow the route of your GPS carefully and towards the end there is a series of several ladders and platforms if you are prone to vertigo be careful and on this hike you need to be in good physical condition I struggled the last three to four kilometers be careful. So put on good shoes and have a good hike, I give it a 5+++ out of 5.
This is a great hike to spot wildlife such as Chamois and even Golden Eagle .And the views of the Mont Blanc massive are spectacular