Hiking facing Mont Blanc
Spring, summer and autumn are the perfect seasons to discover the flora and fauna of the Mont Blanc region. Numerous hiking itineraries are available. Whatever your level, you’ll find a trail to suit you.
Le Mont-Joly
This hiking route takes you to the summit of Mont-Joly at an altitude of 2525m. Arriving at the summit, you’ll have the chance to observe a 360° panorama of Mont-Blanc, the Beaufortain, the Aravis and the Fiz.
The more athletic can start the hike from Le Bettex. First take the Chateluy trail towards Mont d’Arbois. Then head for Mont-Joux and on to the Mont-Joly refuge. Finally, take the final ascent and admire the view. The return journey takes the same route.
For added convenience, choose to take the gondola from Saint-Gervais to Mont d’Arbois. You’ll save 1h15 on the way up and 1h on the way down.
The hike is also accessible from Saint-Nicolas de Véroce and the Plateau de la Croix, via the refuge and the hamlet of Porcherey
La Tête de Charme
The famous Tramway du Mont-Blanc is the starting point. Get off at the Col de Voza. Off you go, for an easy hike, towards the path that passes under the ski lift. Then head for La Charme. This hiking trail forms a loop. Once you’ve arrived at the Hôtel du Prarion, head back down towards the Col de Voza to rejoin the TMB.
L’alpage de Miage
Start off on the famous Tramway du Mont-Blanc. Get off at the Col de Voza. Off you go, for an easy hike, towards the path that passes under the ski lift. Then head for La Charme. This hiking trail forms a loop. Once you’ve reached the Hôtel du Prarion, head back down towards the Col de Voza to rejoin the TMB.
