Bellevue - Bionnassay glacier trail via the Chalets de l'Are
Description
Perched on the final foothills of Mont Blanc, cast your gaze over the sweeping view of the alpine pastures and valleys. An outstanding view of the Bionnassay Glacier.
Start out from the Bellevue cable car station and follow the signs and the gently sloping path to the Chalets de l'Are. Then follow the path along the left-hand side of the glacier. Follow the signs for the Nid d'Aigle. On your right, you will look down over the seracs and crevasses of the glacier in the foreground, with the Col du Tricot in the background. From here, you will enjoy a fine view over the Bionnassay glacier.
To go back down, either take the Mont Blanc tram back to Bellevue or head back along the same path.
Level: difficult/athletic - you will approach high mountain conditions. Be warned - this trail will sometimes take you upwards via a series of metal ladders.
More information at the Tourist Office, the High Mountain Office, and in our hiking guide.
Careful: path conditions may change - remember to check the latest information before setting off.
Technical informations
2.4 km
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max. 1807 m
min. 1692 m
500 m
500 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Tramway du Mont-Blanc
A ride on the Mont-Blanc Tramway is a pretext for adventure... Discover a variety of alpines landscapes along the journey and some of the most views from the top. More than a simple excursion, a true discovery !In winter, it takes pedestrians and skiers to the Plateau de Bellevue (1800 m) and the ski area of Les Houches for the pleasure of a most picturesque walk and the grandeur of an exceptional panorama. In summer, it takes you up to Mont Lachat. Take the cogwheel train for an effortless assault on the summits. Jeanne, Marie or Anne will take you to the gates of the high mountains, to the delight of your eyes... and your legs!
Bellevue cablecar
The cable car will give you the opportunity to rise to admire a 360° panorama over the Mont Blanc massif, the needles of Chamonix, the chain of Fiz and Aravis which will reveal all their secrets …Just 5 minutes from the Bellevue plateau (1,800 m), you can enjoy a host of hiking trails in a unique setting overlooking the Mont Blanc chain. You can also take the Mont-Blanc Tramway up to the Nid d'Aigle in summer, the starting point for the famous "Voie Normale" ascent of Mont Blanc.
Glacier de Bionnassay
The glacier of Bionnassay (430 hectares) is the smallest of the great glaciers of the French side of the Mont Blanc. This glacier has a length of almost 5 km, AND ends between two mighty lateral moraines.The hameau du Bionnassay located 1320m above sea level at the foot of the glacier is a privileged site. On the way GR5, the Royal Route to the Mont Blanc, but also from the neck or to the top of Bellevue, this site offers an exceptional panorama, for walkers and visitors.
Date and time
- From 15/06/2024 to 15/09/2024
- From 15/06/2025 to 15/09/2025
Additional information
Contact
Phone : 04 50 53 22 08
Email : ohm-info@chamoniarde.com
Website : www.chamoniarde.com/
Open period
From 15/06 to 15/09.
According to lift opening.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 29/01/2024
www.chamonix.com
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