Aiguillette des Posettes, Le Tour
A steep trail offering an amazing panorama of the Chamonix valley
This walk situated at the top of the valley offers incomparable views of the entire Mont-Blanc range, as well as the Le Tour and Argentière glaciers.
The Aiguillette des Posettes sits at the top of the Chamonix valley and offers fantastic views of the entire Mont Blanc Massif and also views towards Mont Buet and into Switzerland.
A high point of the Mont Blanc Marathon, this peak sits just above 2,000m and is the penultimate big climb on the marathon circuit.
On a clear day this walk is perfect for a sunset hike. Bring a head torch for the descent and enjoy a beautiful panoramic of Mont Blanc as it turns pink in the evening sun and the street lights of the busy town centre sparkle away miles below.
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What to bring
IGN3630 map is recommended
What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Aiguille Rouge Nature Reserve
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.
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Le Tour and Vallorcine, Chamonix Valley
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.
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Les Grands Montets, Chamonix - Argentière
The Plan Joran télécabine takes you up to Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres.
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Maison de Barberine museum
Situated in an 18th century house, the Barberine museum is dedicated to showing pastoral life of the Vallorcine people in the valley since the 18th century.
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La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
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.
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VerticAlp funiculars and train
At the edge of the Franco-Swiss border lies the 'VerticAlp' experience, which is made up of a steep funicular, a panoramic train and a smaller funicular taking you up to the Emosson Dam.
Where to lunch
If you walk over to the Col de Balme you can have lunch at the Refuge de Balme, an old stone hiking lodge that sits on the edge of the Franco-Swiss border.
They're not open all year round, so check before you leave. There is also the friendly little Café Le Passon in the Le Tour car park, serving snacks and drinks.
Restaurants in Argentiere
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Plan Joran Restaurant and Café
You will find a takeaway bar and a self-service restaurant in this magnificent wooden chalet at the bottom of the Tabé chairlift.
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La Table de Plan Joran Restaurant
Have a bite to eat in this lovely restaurant that can only be accessed on skis.
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Argentero Restaurant
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.
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Aux Dix Vins Restaurant
Situated on the main road, here you'll be delighted to find great quality home-cooked food.
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Les Cheserys Restaurant
Everything on the menu at this restaurant is freshly made on site by chef Laurent Duprat.
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Le Grenier Restaurant
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.
What to do
Things To Do in Argentiere
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Helicopter Flights
Take to the skies with Evolution 2. The most exciting and beautiful way to see the breathtaking views - you are guaranteed to leave with memories of a lifetime!
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Aiguille Rouge Nature Reserve
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.
Directions
From the Tré le Champs car park just before the Col des Montets, you head north through the woods to the summit. The path is steep and rooty in places but never feels that tough. Follow the sign posts to Aiguillette des Posettes.
You can return via the same path or carry on over the top of the summit and head around to the Le Tour ski area. This variation is longer and will take a couple more hours. You can then descend via the right bank of the small river and return to the car park at Tré Le Champ.
