Easy to follow sunny trail to a stunning south facing climbing destination
Leaving the town of Argentiere, this walk takes you through the south facing woods to the popular climbing crag of Aiguillette d'Argentiere
You can't miss this popular climbing hot spot as you get near to it. Rising straight out of the hillside this 50m monolith has a selection of bolted climbs ranging from 4c to 6b.
A popular area in the summer for climbers, hikers and families, this spot benefits from its south facing location and receives sunlight late into the evening.
Bring everything you would usually take for a long hike in the mountains. Being south facing, sun cream is advised on sunny days. IGN3630 map is also recommended.
The Plan Joran télécabine takes you up to Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres.
The Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve was created in 1974 and is a bio-diverse area of around 16,000 hectares with spectacular views of the Col des Montets. There is an information centre where you can find out about the animals and plants of the area and buy a drink or snack.
Le Tour is a small, quaint little village at the far end of the Chamonix valley in the 'Domaine de la Balme' area with access to some great hiking and mountain bike trails.
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
Unfortunately there are no refreshment stops along this trail so a packed lunch is advised. There are a selection of boulangeries in Argentière as well as the Super U.
You will find a takeaway bar and a self-service restaurant in this magnificent wooden chalet at the bottom of the Tabé chairlift. Find “Maison des Drus” products and takeaway pizzas in the snack bar, to be enjoyed on the terrace facing the ski slopes. At the self-service restaurant, enjoy a hot and filling meal without wasting your skiing time. The large room with exposed timbers offers a space to warm up and the terrace offers a place to relax.
Have a bite to eat in this lovely restaurant that can only be accessed on skis.
Right on the edge of the Lognan piste in Grands Montets, this restaurant with it's a large sunny terrace and chic interior is the perfect spot for lunch or après drinks during a day on the mountain.
This little restaurant has established a great reputation for itself not only for the quality of the food but also the warmth of the hospitality.
Everything on the menu at this restaurant is freshly made on site by chef Laurent Duprat.
Open in summer and winter, this charming restaurant serves all the traditional Savoyard dishes including farçon, fondues, omelettes, gratins and croutes.
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The Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve was created in 1974 and is a bio-diverse area of around 16,000 hectares with spectacular views of the Col des Montets. There is an information centre where you can find out about the animals and plants of the area and buy a drink or snack.
The trail starts opposite the UCPA building on the high street in Argentière. From here you follow the sign posted trail that leads to the Aiguillette d'Argentière/ Lac Cheserys.
The trail zig zags its way through the forest and every intersection is marked so you will find it hard to get lost. You can follow the same trail back to Argentière or take one of the many different possible descent routes, all clearly sign posted.
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