© Ellie Mahoney
© Chalet le Cerro
Le Plan des Pyramides, Les Bossons
A shaded walk offering spectacular views of Glacier des Bossons
Leaving the village of les Bossons this walk takes you through the forest to a viewing area situated a stones throw away from the impressive Glacier des Bossons.
The Glacier des Bossons is steeped in History. The glacier has made its way down from the summit of Mont Blanc and once touched the village of Les Bossons. It's slowly receding and the walk to its base gets longer every year. It has served as a training ground for the Compagnie des Guides and also has been witness to two air crashes in the past century. The wreckage of two Air India flights, one in 1950 and the other in 1966, still turn up on occasion as it makes its way down the mountain transported by the ever moving ice.
Who should go
If you want to get up close and personal to a sea of ice this is the walk for you. The path is wide and gentle but can become slippery when wet.
What to bring
Although well sign posted this walk can be found on the Chamonix - Mont Blanc Massif map IGN3630OT
What to see
Amazing views of the Glacier des Bossons and an uninterrupted view of the glacier all the way to the summit of Mont Blanc.
Where to lunch
Taking lunch is advised but during the summer months the Chalet Le Cerro is open offering traditional Savoyarde cuisine, snacks and drinks.
Directions
Starting from the village of les Bossons head towards Songenaz and follow the sign posted direction to Chalet Le Cerro at 1,358m. From here the path continues through the dense forest towards Le Plan des Pyramides.
The walk can also start from the car park situated just before the Tunnel du Mont Blanc. Following signs for the Chalet Le Cerro.
