Hiking in Chamonix, French Alps

Hike to Lac Blanc, a world-renowned lake and popular viewpoint for photographers. Enjoy lunch at the refuge, which offers a menu of snacks, drinks, and Tour du Mont Blanc accommodation.

Start early by taking the Flegère Gondola to gain elevation. Follow the Grand Balcon Sud trail, with stunning views of Mont Blanc, the Grandes Jorasses, and the Aiguille Verte. Often, you can spot wild ibex in this area, which is a natural reserve.

Ascend to the lake via the smaller Cheserys lakes and a short ladder section. After lunch, make your way back to the Gondola for the return ride to the valley.

A trip to Chamonix wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Aiguille du Midi, the highest cable car in France. On a clear day, the panoramic views from the summit are simply breathtaking.

We'll carefully coordinate our visit with the weather forecast to ensure we have the sunniest day of the week.

Our day begins with a ride on two cable cars to the summit. There, we'll spend about an hour soaking up the stunning views.

We'll then return to the middle station and hike to the Plan de l'Aiguille refuge. From there, we'll set off on the Grand Balcon Nord trail, which offers captivating views of the Mer de Glace glacier.

After lunch at one of the local restaurants, we may descend to the glacier itself to explore the ice caves.

On our way back to Chamonix, we'll have the option of hiking through the lush woods or taking the historic cog railway.

A trip to Chamonix wouldn't be complete without venturing to the pinnacle of Aiguille du Midi. Renowned worldwide, this cable car is the highest of its kind in France and ranks among the country's most popular attractions. On a clear day, the panoramic views from the summit are simply breathtaking, extending across the Vallée Blanche to Mont Blanc.

We'll carefully coordinate this adventure with the weather forecast to ensure we have the sunniest day of the week for our visit.

Our day begins with a ride on two cable cars to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi. There, we'll spend about an hour soaking up the stunning views.

Upon our return to the middle station, we'll embark on a short downhill hike to the Plan de l'Aiguille refuge. From there, we'll set off on the Grand Balcon Nord, the iconic trail along this side of the valley.

Following the balcony trail, we'll reach the Montenvers railway station via the Signal Forbes, offering captivating views of the Mer de Glace.

After lunch at one of the local restaurants, we may descend to the glacier itself to explore the renowned ice caves.

As we make our way back to Chamonix, you'll have the option of descending through the lush woods on foot or taking the historic cog railway.

Today, we embark on a captivating journey to a viewpoint overlooking the Argentière Glacier. We take the Plan Joran Gondola to the Grand Montets ski area and ascend to a viewpoint with unobstructed views of the glacier and its icefall. We explore the moraine walls and then journey through the ski area and woodlands to the Pendant Alpage. A brief climb over the Tête de Prapators leads us to a snack break at the Chapeau Buvette.

On our final day, we'll take the Brevent lifts to the summit for stunning views of Mont Blanc. From there, we'll descend along the ridge and ascend the Aiguillette des Houches, offering a unique perspective of the Aiguilles Rouges massif and the lower Arve valley.

After lunch at the Chailloux pastures, we'll descend through the woodlands and past the Merlet animal park, before taking a series of balcony paths back to Chamonix.