Des Houches à Chamonix
Haute-Savoie, France
Out-and-back trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,005 ft (611 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 45 min
- High point
- 3,911 ft (1,192 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Le Grand Champ 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Les Cimes 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Bicentenaire de la première ascension du Mont Blanc 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Les Arolles 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Shelter 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Visitor center 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
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Questions about Des Houches à Chamonix
How long is Des Houches à Chamonix?
Des Houches à Chamonix is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,005 ft (611 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,911 ft (1,192 m).
How hard is Des Houches à Chamonix?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Des Houches à Chamonix?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Chef Lieu.
Are there water and toilets on Des Houches à Chamonix?
Drinking water on the way at 4.2 mi (6.8 km), 6.3 mi (10.1 km), 6.6 mi (10.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 5.9 mi (9.6 km).
Is Des Houches à Chamonix shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on Des Houches à Chamonix?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Des Houches à Chamonix?
Le Solerey Brewpub, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Munari Sports Mont Blanc Sports, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Des Houches à Chamonix?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Des Houches à Chamonix
- De Chamonix aux Houches Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 9.5 mi (15.3 km)
- Chemin des Villages Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Alpages Respect Haute-Savoie · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Chemin des Arandellys Haute-Savoie · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Jorland retour Téléphérique Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Chemin du Plan de la Cry Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Balade aux Chavants Haute-Savoie · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Chemin de Samoteux Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap