If you come to Chamonix in the summer (and between you and I, you really should), the chances are you'll want to get your walking boots on and go on a ramble or two. There's so much to choose from that the only difficulty comes in picking a route to do! Fortunately, the Chamonix Valley possess one of the most complete, well sign-posted and well maintained network of mountain footpaths in the Haute Savoie region. With over 600kms (400 miles) of marked trails in the valley, walking here can be as easy or as technical as you want it to be. Below are some of our tried and tested suggestions for walks and hikes in the area. There are routes to suit those of you that would like a gentle promenade, suitable routes if walking with children and some longer day hikes for the relatively active walker. If you wish to venture into the high alpine environment and onto the glaciers, check out the mountain guides in town who will be able to advise you further.
Before heading off...
Although the footpaths are very well maintained and signposted, you should always exercise caution when venturing into the mountains, particularly at the beginning of season when there may still be snow covering some parts of the footpaths which must therefore be crossed with caution. Frozen avalanche debris can remain the gullies until well into the summer making it dangerous for an ill-equipped or inexperienced walker to cross.
It is also always wise to seek the advice of those in the know before you head out. The 'Office de la Moyenne et Haute Montagne' near the tourist office (Place de l’Eglise) is just the place to do this. Experts are available all year round to offer advice and information (in English) to the experienced and inexperienced alike. They can also provide information on weather forecasts, state of the trails (snow coverage etc), refuge opening and closure dates and general advice on your choice of route to help you plan your adventures.
Before you embark on any activities in the mountains you should remember that you are likely to be at a considerably higher altitude with more rugged terrain than you are used to at home. For that reason it is particularly recommended that you:
Are as physically fit as possible - Ensure you are fully aware of your limitations and of those accompanying you (children and elderly people).
Are appropriately equipped - Choose sturdy footwear with ankle support, warm, water repellent clothing (even if the sun’s been beating down for days), sun cream, sunglasses, map, plenty water, food and snacks, first aid kit....
Check your itinerary with the Office de la Montagne or Tourist Office - Even the easiest and best marked trails can present unexpected hazards such as rockslides or snowfall.
Allow plenty time for your chosen route - Additionally, leave an extra margin in case of incident. Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Nightfall may take you by surprise so it is wise to carry a flashlight.
Stay on the marked trails - This is especially important on steep slopes or precipices. Never take short cuts as doing so causes erosion, channelling the rain water and resulting in deterioration of the trails that are so hard to maintain.
Respect the environment - The mountains here are breathtakingly beautiful but the balance of nature is very fragile. In order to maintain the beauty of the valley; don’t light fires, ensure you take your rubbish with you, leave the flowers for others to admire and avoid making excessive noise that may disturb the wildlife.
Ensure your dog is kept on a lead where necessary - Look out for signs requesting that you keep your dog on a lead. Some areas, such as the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, are prohibited to dogs altogether. This is to protect local wildlife. It is prohibited to let your dog off the lead at all between 15th April and the end of June. This is because it is breeding season for many mountain species and it is important that the animals are left in peace.
Getting around the Chamonix Valley and up into its high mountain terrain is made easy thanks to the extensive transportation network available. The local buses that take you to all the main gondola and cable car stations are free with a Carte d’Hote (Guest Card). You can get your card on arrival at your accommodation.
Cable cars and chairlifts are used widely by walkers and climbers alike, whisking you up to around 2000m, or taking you back down! Using the lifts can cut a good 2 hours off a walk thus enabling you more time to enjoy the views at a higher altitude without unnecessary slog. The lift system comes into its own in the event of deteriorating weather, injury or just plain tiredness, when it will swiftly transport you back to the valley floor (providing you are within the lift operating hours). See here for the latest opening and closing dates of the valley lift system >>
The river de L'Arve runs through the entire Chamonix valley and there are essentially two directions one can head from Chamonix. Down the valley down towards Les Houches, or up the valley towards Argentiere and Le Tour. The following two routes are two of our favourite river walks :
Suffice to say, whichever direction you choose, both riverside paths will provide some colourful plantations and spectacular panoramic views of the massif.
Lac des Gaillands
WALK 1 : Promenade d’Arve – towards Les Houches This is a leisurely walk, following the right bank of the river Arve on the south side of the valley. Starting Point : Chamonix Duration: 2hrs (one way)
Starting from the crossroads Lionel Terray, follow the Route des Pecles to Les Gaillands. Three lakes, known as the mirrors of Mont Blanc, lie in the wooded area near the Rocher d’Escalade (natural climbing wall). Continue along the Promenade a l’Anglais through a small wood, crossing the Ravin des Vouillouds above Les Bossons. After passing Les Montquarts, cross the Lapaz ravine then once level with the Pont de Clair-Temps (a railway bridge), the path climbs slightly into the forest of les Roches; then joining the Chemin des Eaux Rousses. Follow the path which arrives at the bridges at Les Gures (EDF dam and railway station), at the crossroads of the Route de Coupeau. You can return by the same route (2hrs) or catch the train or bus from Les Houches.
WALK 2 : Promenade d’Arve – towards Argentiere This route climbs gently along the banks of the river Arve on the south side of the valley. Starting Point : Chamonix Duration : 2hrs 40 (one way)
Near the Sports Centre, take the Promenade du Fiori past the tennis courts. Turn left, cross the two bridges and take the Promenade des Encontres which follows the left bank of the river Arve and brings you out at the bridge at Les Praz. Crossing the bridge, turn right and take the Promenade des Mouilles des Praz which will take you past the 18 hole golf course. Cross the Pont de la Flegere (bridge) and the cable car park and follow the main road (RN506) as far as the Route du Golf which crosses the Arve. Follow the Promenade du Paradis des Praz on the right bank of the river (old dairy, café, play area for children and pony rides) and on reaching Les Tines, ignore the Pont de la Corruaz and take the path on the right which passes under the railway line and climbs alongside the Eboulements tunnel. You will then pass the Moulins footbridge below the road junction to Le Lavancher, and eventually come to the bridge at la Joux. Continue along the right bank of the river, passing Les Iles and at the end of the Chemin des Caquerets you will arrive at the bridge at Les Chosalets. Cross the bridge and turning left, walk through the Grand Montets car park which will bring you out in Argentiere. Return by the same route (2 hrs 20) or by train or bus.
Short Family Hikes
All of the hikes mentioned so far are also suitable for families with children of walking age. It is worth noting that it is not possible to take pushchairs on the Petit Balcons so for younger children, a child carrying back pack would be recommended and plenty refreshments as there are not too many snack stops en route. You can, however, take push chairs along the Promenade d’Arve if you have very young children, but some other suitable itineraries for families, which do include snack stops, are:
Chalet du Cerro (1350m) Offers easy access to a spectacular viewpoint over the base of the Bossons Glacier. Starting Point : Unpaved car park on the right hand side, just before the Mont Blanc Tunnel entrance Duration : 30 mins up, 20 mins down
This wide path leads up into the forest, crossing the Crosette torrent via a footbridge, shortly before arriving at the Chalet. From there, continue on past the chalet for another 10 minutes to the view point over the glacier. If you sit quietly here you can actually hear the ice creaking and moving and if you're very lucky, you may even witness one of the ice walls (seracs) falling. You can return by same route or descend down to Les Songenas via the path signposted from the chalet. It is also possible to start this route from the Grepon car park, under the Aiguille du Midi (add 45 minutes each way).
Chalet la Floria
Chalet Floria (1337m) A fairly easy walk along a shady path to a beautiful mountain refuge decorated with over 4000 flowering plants. Starting Point : The old saw mill, Les Praz Duration : 1 hr
On the western side of Les Praz, past the bridge over the Arve and near the old sawmill, you will find a footpath disappearing into the forest just to the right of the Peugeot Garage. Follow this (leaving the Promenade du Vorgeat on your right) and you will come to a path junction at 1195m. Cross the Petit Balcon Sud and take the wide steep path bearing right which will lead you up to the chalet. Once there, you can enjoy a drink on their stunning panoramic terrace with unbroken views of the Mont Blanc chain. It is also possible to eat your picnic here if you buy a drink. Return the same way or follow the signs to Brevent and Chamonix where you will eventually join the route des nants in les Plans.
If you would like to explore a bit further afield through forests and beautiful summer meadows, or trek higher into the rugged alpine pastures amongst the imposing mountain peaks, then the following routes will give you some food for thought:
Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve
Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve (1461m) An easy stroll amongst mountain flowers with spectacular views Starting Point : Chalet d'Accueil (Information Centre) de la Réserve Naturelle des Aiguilles Rouges Duration : 45 minutes (1 hr 45 mins from Le Buet)
The first section of this description includes a pleasant walk from the train station at Le Buet which takes around 30 minutes each way. This part is optional though, as the Reserve Naturelle does have a small car park; but taking the train is more eco-friendly and is a great way to see the valley! If taking the train you should alight at Le Buet and turn right as soon as you leave the small train station and follow the sign for Col des Montets. Shortly after setting off along a tarmac path you will come to a tunnel under a small bridge and a signpost giving you the option of carrying on to Les Montets or turning right to Col des Montets; you should turn right and pass under the bridge. From here the walk follows an easy flat path through woodland, alongside a stream and finally through wildflower meadows. Approximately 25 minutes later you will come to a signpost that offers two options of getting to Col de Montets; each route takes 5 minutes and both bring you to the information centre of the Aiguille Rouge, so you can take either.
Once at the information centre you can pick up a free booklet which features a very small and not very detailed map – if you are planning on starting a long hike from this point we would definitely recommend that you bring your own map of the area! However, the nature trail is very easy to follow and the route is marked by numbered granite blocks. The whole circuit takes no more than 45 minutes at a leisurely stroll and you can spin it out by relaxing by one of the lakes or stopping to admire the fantastic scenery! The path leaves from just outside the information centre and goes as far as the car park; at this point you cross over the road and continue back along the other side. The range of wildflowers and alpine plants on display is beautiful and many of them are labelled so you can look them up when you get home. Despite being fairly near the road the large rocks and long grasses buffer any traffic noise quite well and it is a very tranquil place to pass a couple of hours. The Col des Montets cuts through a very narrow part of the Chamonix valley and the soaring mountains to either side make for an extremely impressive view!
Chamonix is quite unique in some of its trails, in particular the 'Balcon' walks; two 'petit' and two 'grand'. They are all beautiful panoramic promenades with an almost constant level of altitude and can be done partially or in their entirety. The 'Petit Balcons' run around the lower valley floor (approx altitude 1200m) and are named "Nord" (north) and "Sud" (south) after their directional compass bearing.
Le Lavancher
The Petit Balcon Nord The trail runs from Argentiere to Les Bois, on the north side of the valley and hovers around 200m above the valley floor. You can pick the trail up from Les Chosalets at the entrance to the Grand Montets car park in Argentiere and follow the route back down the valley to Les Bois before continuing on to Chamonix. Starting point : Entrance to the Grand Montets car park Duration : 2hr 30mins
Firstly, this walk takes you through pleasant woodland to the beautiful little hamlet of Le Lavancher which enjoys some of the most spectacular views of Mont Blanc and les Aiguilles in the valley. Just before you arrive at the village you will pass through some alpine pastures where cows are happily grazing and an unusual assortment of ducks, geese and other fowl as well as rabbits and hare are all living together in a series on runs and enclosures. Closer inspection will link all the inhabitants with the menu of the restaurant Le Rosebud which has an excellent reputation in the valley. Although not for the squeamish or the vegetarian, at least you know where your dinner’s come from! From Les Lavancher, follow the road up to the top of the village and continue for another 100m to the point where two footpaths branch off. Take the second one (not to Les Tines) which is a wide cross country ski track, descending gently at first through the forest to les Bois, via Cote du Piget. Return to Chamonix either on foot via the footpath along the river Arveyron, or by bus or train from Les Praz.
The Petit Balcon Sud This is the longer of the balcon trails, running from Argentiere all the way down to Servoz (recommended direction). Starting point : Bridge by entrance to the Grand Montets car park Duration : 3hrs
The Petit Balcon Sud holds a fairly steady altitude of around 1250m and is mostly in the forest; however, it still offers some beautiful views of the Aiguilles de Chamonix and of the valley below. You can pick up the trail in Argentiere near the railway bridge on the main road (RN 506) by turning right along the Cheminde la Corne à Bouc (in front of Res Crystal). Once on the trail it begins as a very pleasant stroll through the forest, crossing the Lioutraz couloir (the scene of some huge avalanches in the winter) and continues easily along the side of the railway line. There are one or two areas where the path crosses a zone of fallen rocks where you should not stop or loiter, as rock and stone falls are always a possibility. Once the route has dropped down fairly steeply to Les Tines, you then follow the Chemin du Paradis for 500m along the right bank of L’Arve until the path climbs up on your right opposite the Forge Bridge. It will then take you gently along, in and out of the forest, above the village of Les Praz to Chamonix. The path joins the CD29 footpath from Planpraz (Les Nantes piste in winter) which you can either follow all the way down to the Brevent Gondola and Chamonix; or follow for 150m until you see the path for the Petit Balcon Sud climbing off to the right. From here it is possible to carry on to Les Gaillands, Les Bossons, Les Houches and eventually Servoz, from where it is possible to return to Chamoix by bus or train from each village.
The Grand Balcons
The Grand Balcon walks are the big brothers of the Petit Balcons previously described. These two higher altitude walks are amongst the most popular in the valley, offering some of the best and most easily accessed views of the surrounding mountain ranges. (Expect them to be pretty busy during July and August.)
The Grand Balcon Nord : Plan de l’Aiguille to Montenvers (Route 1) Skirting along the north side of the valley, both the access and departure points of this walk are served by the lift system. Starting Point : Top of the Aiguille du Midi cable car station Duration : 2hrs 15
From the top of the cable car station, descend to the Refuge du Plan de l’Aiguille and then take the path going off horizontally to the right to La Tapia (not to Chamonix via Plan du Trois or Pre du Rocher). Once on this path, you can pretty much always see the route ahead meaning minimal opportunity to take a wrong turn. Don’t forget to take a break to admire the views of the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc which will always be behind you in this direction. Having passed the sign to the Chalets du Blaitière (and continued straight on), the next junction you come to will give you a choice of route. To the left is a shorter but very narrow path that leads to Montenvers across steep gullies which can be dangerous if snow covered. This route is not recommended if you have young children with youor if you are unsure of heights as the path drops away sharply in places. The better route to take (and the most scenic!) is the path that climbs up to the right to the Signal Forbes (2198m). The additional effort is repaid in amazing views of Les Drus and the Mer de Glace that the other route does not offer. Once at the top, the path continues down to the Montenvers view point and the railway station.
The Grand Balcon Nord : Croix de Lognan to Le Lavancher (Route 2) This is a lovely section of the Grand Balcon Nord that begins with a flat traverse through the ski area before dropping down through woodland and alpine meadows to the pretty village of Le Lavancher. Gravity is your friend the whole way! Starting Point : Croix de Lognan (1975m) Duration : 1hr 45
Start by taking the Grand Montets cable car up to the Croix de Lognan and then take the path on the right below the Bochard gondola and Marmottons chair lift. At the Chalet de Plan Joran (closed in summer) continue straight on past the base of the Plan Rougon chairlift and follow the path into some beautiful larch forests. When the route descends into a meadow beside the Chalets de la Pendant, you might want to take the time for a rest or a picnic – it’s a perfect spot with beautiful views of the Brevent and the Aiguilles Rouges! Continue down and at the signpost, follow the path that descends through the forest. At this point, if you fancy a bit of uphill you can take the route to le Chapeau via the Tête des Prapators which re-joins the main route further down and eventually brings you out at Le Lavancher. You can return to Chamonix by bus from the main road (RN 205) a short distance below Le Lavancher.
Grand Balcon Sud
The Grand Balcon Sud The Grand Balcon Sud takes you from the Col des Montets, beyond Argentiere, down to Les Houches, passing through the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve for much of the way. One of the most popular sections runs between Flegere and Brevent Plan Praz, a fairly level traverse that will take around 2hrs. Starting Point : Top of the Flegere cable car, Les Praz Duration : 2hrs
On exiting the top station of the Flegere cable car, drop down below it to a path that leads off horizontally to the right from the small Refuge de la Flegere. Crossing a scree slope you can see the route ahead as far as the Alpage de la Charlanon (the liaison cable car between Charlanon and Flegere - only open in winter). Once across the meadow, you'll come to the bottom of the Charlanon ridge and then a small wood which brings you out above the Parsa Combe (Col Cornu chairlift). The path continues up to the Planpraz plateau from where you will see the cable car and gondola stations below you. Doing the route in this direction gives you the best views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles de Chamonix, although it is equally popular to do it the other way and the gradient is ever so slightly in your favour!
Hikes Above 2000m
The following high altitude hikes are all largely based above 2000m and give some of Chamonix's most picturesque views of the valley.
Lac Blanc
Lac Blanc (2352m) Set in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges, this beautiful lake (which is often snow covered) offers an extraordinary vantage point over the Chamonix Aiguilles, Les Drus and the Verte. Starting Point : La Flegere (or take L’Index chairlift) Duration : 1 hr 45 ascent (1hr 15 traverse)
The mountain refuge on the edge of the lake was destroyed by an avalanche and re-built in the 1990’s but it has proven to be such a popular stop over with walkers (being on the Tour de Mont Blanc) that it was further extended in 2005 to offer more beds. From Flegere you have two options to get to the lake; either take the Index chairlift up (you can walk it but it’s a 4x4 track with large, rough stones and isn’t very pleasant) and traverse across the base of a rocky spur before climbing up a scree slope into the Aiguilles Rouges Reserve; or, from the cable car station descend the combe of la Chavanne and follow the path on the left that climbs upwards from the vicinity of the old stables.
Enjoying the view
The Lac Blanc is a particular favourite of ours as it offers so many different perspectives of the range and demonstrates some of the most beautiful alpine colourings that change depending the time of the year you are walking. At the tail end of summer a few seasons ago we hiked up to the Lac Blanc in the late afternoon staying overnight in the refuge. That evening, we saw the most amazing sunset over the Mont Blanc massif. We were lucky enough to have a clear day the following morning and were able to watch the sun rise over the range again. It was a truly amazing sight with rich autumnal colours on display against the stunning Mont Blanc backdrop.
Argentiere Glacier
Argentiere Glacier (2338m) This walk takes you to a spectacular viewpoint over the ice falls of the Argentiere glacier. Advancing at an average speed of 1m per day, this is a truly impressive glacier. Starting Point : Croix de Lognan (1975m) Duration : 1hr 15 (ascent), 50 mins (descent)
Having taken the Grand Montets cable car up to the Croix de Lognan, follow the EDF track that passes underneath the Herse chairlift (open winter only) to the sub-glacial water supply galleries above the Chalet-Refuge de Lognan (where incidentally they serve some truly delicious home-made tarts!). From here you have two options to reach the view point; either continue up the ski run where the gradient is more gentle and the terrain underfoot is easier, or take the steep path along the top of the moraine, which undoubtedly has better views but is more difficult. Return by the same route.
Winter Walking Trails
A snowy Lac de Gailland
The Chamonix Vallley is a walker's paradise throughout the year; with lifts giving access to the higher ground and a network of groomed trails in the winter, it's very easy to discover the resort on foot.
As one of the valley's highest points, the Grands Montets in Argentière has some truly incredible views. There is a pedestrian trail that links Plan Joran to the Lognan mid-station, a walk that takes around 2 hours for the round trip. You'll get a good view of the action on the pistes and there are restaurants at either end to stop for lunch or soak up the sun in a deck chair.
A little further up the valley is the Le Tour / Vallorcine ski area where you will find a wonderful pedestrian trail from the top of the Vallorcine gondola that takes you to Les Posettes. From here you will see some lovely scenery along the French / Swiss border.
Closer to Chamonix centre, La Flégère is a very pretty area and you can walk for about 45 minutes along the Libellues piste. You can also take the Montenvers train up to the Mer de Glace and follow the signs for the walking trails up there.
If lifts and trains aren't your thing there is plenty of walking to be done along the valley floor. The Bois du Bouchet is beautiful after a snowfall and you can walk along the River Arve all the way from Chamonix to Argentière. Be aware of signs warning which paths you can and can't walk along, as some are reserved for cross-country skiing only.
You could alternatively head off in the opposite direction, down the valley, and walk as far as Les Houches via Lac des Gaillands and the climbing wall which looks quite magical when covered in snow. There is a nice woodland path that follows the river to Les Houches where there are a number of pleasant walking trails that are shared with snowshoers and cross country skiers. In Les Houches you can set off on your snowshoes from the departure point and the top of the Bellevue cable car or at the top of the Prarion cable car. Servoz too has four Nordic trails, a map of which can be found at the Tourist Office.
Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you set out as conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. You do not need any particular equipment, just a pair of sturdy boots and layers of warm clothing that you can take off or put on as necessary. A pair of walking poles will come in handy for extra balance on icy patches and for checking snow depth before you go striding forth! Top tip: buy ‘grippers’ for your walking boots to prevent slipping, all of these items can be bought from most local Sport Shops.
Click here for prices of pedestrian lift passes. The Chamonix and Argentière cross country ski map has winter walking trails marked on it in yellow.
In and around the Mont Blanc massif, mountain rescue operations are carried out by the Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute-Montagne (PGHM) of Chamonix. This unit is supported by the Compagnie des Guides, the Ecole Nationale de Ski et d’Alpinisme and the Ecole Militaire de Haute-Montagne and they have a number of helicopters based in resort all year round. Useful telephone numbers
Company
Telephone Number
Weather in English Tourist Office Compagnie des Guides Maison de la Montagne Reserve des Aiguilles Rouges Mountain Rescue (PGHM) Hospital Pompiers International Rescue
For those keen to discover the majestic beauty of the Mont Blanc but a little too scared of heights to contemplate a full ascension of Western Europe’s highest peak then the tour of Mont Blanc is for you.
The Tour du Mont-Blanc (also known as the TMB) is a mountain walk accessible to all experienced walkers, passing through some spectacular scenery and traversing the borders of France, Italy and Switzerland.
The Route The encompassing route is usually walked in an anti-clockwise direction and can be completed between 7 to10 days. Those more familiar with Chamonix or ultra-marathons may recognize this as the route of the Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc (UTMB) where they make a somewhat speedy approach and winners complete the entire distance in less than 24 hours! In total the route takes in around 175 kilometres of walking and a fair bit of elevation gain too!
Although the TMB trail is indicated on the map, the official route has changed over the years and consequently there are a number of alternative routes that fit under the title of the ‘tour’. Nevertheless for an indication of the traditional route which starts off in Les Houches and has the following stages:
Refuge Tré-la-Tête – Contamines Montjoie
Refuge du col de la Croix du Bonhomme
Refuge Elisabeth (into Italy)
Courmayeur – choice of refuges and evens some hotels!
Refuge Bonatti
Champex – choice of refuge or camping (into Switzerland)
Refuge du col de Balme (back into France)
Refuge de la Flegère
Finish in Chamonix
The beauty of the TMB is the possibility to personalise the route allowing you to adapt the tour to your own requirements and own desires, with the Mont Blanc tunnel a half-tour is even possible.
Equipment Standard trekking equipment applies here however carrying a back pack for several days needs some thought: extra and unnecessary weight will mean additional hard work during the tour. The rucksack should be sufficiently large (50 l) to contain comfortably all your equipment.
Depending on time of year and accommodation preference – August or June,refuge or bivouac – your equipment will vary. However a broken in pair of resistant and water-proof walking shoes are essential. Other essentials should include a rain mac, warm clothes, sun cream, water, sun-glasses and a first aid kit.
Sleeping in a tent would require a decent sleeping bag which can protect you to at least 5 °C. Whereas sleeping in the refuges only requires a liner aka a ‘meat-sack’.
Touring in June may require crampons and an ice-axe as you will undoubtedly see a bit of snow on route.
There are a number of different equipment shops in Chamonix that can help you get correctly kitted out and also hire certain equipment.
Planning Unfortunately the tour does require some careful planning. At the beginning of summer you must be aware of the snow levels, whilst towards the end of the summer the weather does become more variable and temperature ranges increase.
In terms of accommodation there are many refuges available on route which means that the tour can be broken down into segments which match your walking endurance. Refuges take on variety of forms, from separate bedrooms to large mixed-sex dormitories and nearly all provide cooked meals as part of a half-board offering. Despite the large number of refuges the popularity of the TMB is ever increasing and can result in problems finding accommodations, so advice is to book in advice.
For those wanting to camp this is possible but certain restrictions apply; in France some refuges let you set up camp next the refuge at no extra cost whilst in Italy and Switzerland campsites are the way to go.
The Office de Haute Montagne (OHM) in Chamonix can provide advice, complete list of refuges and maps to help you plan your trip.
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