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Chamonix – Welcome to Chamonix loop from Taconnaz

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Chamonix – Welcome to Chamonix loop from Taconnaz

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Chamonix – Welcome to Chamonix loop from Taconnaz

02:00

26.3km

300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.20 km for 56 m

After 5.43 km for 71 m

After 21.1 km for 311 m

After 24.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.42 km

Chamonix

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamonix for short, is a charming town at the foot of Mont Blanc and has many surprises in store for mountain lovers. Because of its favorable location in a valley between the mountain ridges, Chamonix is a very popular tourist destination. It calls itself the "Mountaineering Capital of the World". The climb to the top of Mont Blanc, a trip to the Aiguille du Midi, to the Mer de Glace, the North and South Routes and much more are clearly worthwhile.

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5.47 km

Monument to Jacques Balmat and Saussure

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This statue in the center of Chamonix is not always well understood. It would be easy to think that the two men were the first to climb Mont Blanc (4810m) on August 8, 1786. However, one of the two is in fact the Swiss financier who supported the expedition, but who did not. has not climbed. The second mountaineer who managed to reach the top with Jacques Balmat was actually Doctor Paccard, but he is not on the podium with them ...

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5.72 km

Welcome to Chamonix

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8.64 km

Belle Piste

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A section of trail winding beneath the imposing granite ridges of Chamonix. The trail winds through the valley, with a coniferous forest towering above you. This section offers great views of the Aiguille du Dru, while passing near the Chamonix heliport and the Arveyon River.

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9.14 km

Views towards Aiguille du Dru and Aiguille Verte

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great spot for admiring the granite spire of the Aiguille du Dru and the majestic Aiguille Verte beyond. One of the most iconic aiguilles in the Mont Blanc massif, the Petit Dru is famously one of the Alps' six great north faces, along with the likes of the Eiger and the Matterhorn. Perhaps the most notable climb on the peak was in August 1955 when legendary Italian alpinist Walter Bonatti climbed the southwest pillar solo, a feat that led to the feature being known as the Bonatti Pillar. Sadly, the route was destroyed by rockfall in 2005.

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11.8 km

Mountain and river views

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Nice trail along the l'Arveyron

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14.5 km

Petit Balcon Sud

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A beautiful place equipped for a quick stopover - ideal for children. Accessible from the village of Les Praz. Perfect markup without difficulty.

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20.8 km

Chamonix

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Chamonix is famous all over the world and is inevitably frequented by many people in every season. You can observe the glaciers from the center of the village: wonderful.

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26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

7.10 km

5.36 km

2.92 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

7.28 km

3.27 km

1.30 km

296 m

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

22°C

6°C

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Comments

August 2, 2025,Vallée de Chamonix

Mountain bike ride mixing paved roads and mountain bike trails for an intermediate level

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May 17, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour vom Campingplatz Mer de Glace nach Chamonix über Les Bois, Les Praz, Les Tines und dem Lac des Gaillands

A really great mountain bike tour from the campsite to Chamonix. Some rides up and down through the forest. Otherwise always along the river. Great views of the mountains and Chamonix. A picnic break is worthwhile at the hut Le Paradis des Praz. Very idyllic there.

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Chamonix – Welcome to Chamonix loop from Taconnaz

Chamonix

Monument to Jacques Balmat and Saussure

Welcome to Chamonix

Belle Piste

Views towards Aiguille du Dru and Aiguille Verte

Mountain and river views

Petit Balcon Sud

Chamonix

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