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The Chemin des Villages walk
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Description
This path for pedestrians and cyclists allows you to cross the village without using the expressway.
From the skating rink, go up Chemin des Longues, then turn left onto Chemin de la Tannuaz. Follow the Griaz road up to Chemin des Fleurs. Cross over to chemin du Platon, then downhill a few meters on route des Granges before forking right onto chemin Théobalde Couttet. Take the footbridge and follow the path to the hamlet of Pont. Follow the signs for Chemin des Villages / Taconnaz. Total distance: approx. 2.5km.
From Taconnaz, you can join another itinerary to extend your walk to Les Bossons, then to Les Gaillands, and finally to the entrance to Chamonix.
Technical Information
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Points of interest
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 02/10/2025
www.chamonix.com
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Environments
Mountain location
Open period
From 10/04 to 17/11 daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 54 40 04
Email : mairie@leshouches.fr
Website : http://www.leshouches.fr
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Suitable for all terrain strollers
Location complements
Closest bus stop : La Griaz/Le Tourchet
Closest train stop : Les Houches train station
Closest parking : Tourchet / Ice-Rink / Olca car-parks
Animals
Yes
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