4-day glacier hiking in Chamonix

Discover the beauty of the Chamonix Valley at the foot of Mont Blanc Massif through an exciting hiking traverse…

At this time, I bring a 4-day hiking program for all those who want to learn the basics of the glacier hiking while discovering Chamonix and the surrounded beauties.

Chamonix lies in the Haute Savoie, at the foot of the impressive Mont Blanc. It is considered a very popular winter sports resort in the world. Chamonix is well known by all mountain enthusiasts such as hikers, climbers as well as ski lovers.

Find below an example of the detailed 4-day hiking program in Chamonix. However, keep in mind, that I can modify the itinerary depending on your experience level and wishes. Further, dates and programs will be also based on weather conditions.

4-day program :

DAY 1: Chamonix – Couvercle Refuge (2687m)

Meeting at 7.45 am at Chamonix. Then, we take the train to Montenvers. Afterwards we walk to Mer de Glace, which we will cross with crampons and ice axes. Later, we reach the Circus of Champora way. We can appreciate incredible panoramic views of Mer de Glace. At the end of the day, arrival to Couvercle refuge where we have dinner and spend the night.

DAY 2: Couvercle Refuge – Leschaux Refuge

Breakfast at the refuge. Then, we continue crossing the Talefre Glacier. Finally, arrival to Leschaux Refuge  where we spend the night.

DAY 3: Leschaux Refuge – Envers des Aiguilles refuge

Brekfast at the refuge. Afterwards we pass through Leschaux refuge until Envers des Aiguilles refuge. Dinner and night there.

DAY 4: Envers des Aiguilles refuge – Chamonix

This is the last day. We start having breakfast at the refuge. Then, we continue by the way to Trelaporte Glacier. Finally, we descend to Mer de Glace and climb Montenvers. From there, we descent to Chamonix by train. End of the trip.

Feel free to contact me, if this proposal interests you! I will be really happy to guide you on this great hiking traverse around Chamonix Valley!