Chamonix hiking: Hut to Hut short trips, French Alps

Lac Blanc mountain Lake in Chamonix

Dates Chamonix hiking: June – September

Find our two 3-Day trip options below

“Rustic hut charm with incredible views!”

This two short trips are perfect for hikers that like to enjoy stunning views over the Mont Blanc mountain chain, sleep in two mountain huts and spot some ibex and wildflowers along the way. Your local guide makes sure that you will get to the huts just in time to enjoy a delicious mountain dish and that you don’t have to worry about anything but taking the nicest pictures of the famous mountain scenery.

On the first option you will sleep in dormitories, and on the second option you’ll enjoy the comfort of a double room if available.

1. Aiguille Rouge mountain range

Arrival day : Meet in Chamonix

18.00: Information and meeting with the guide in Chamonix.

Day 1: Refuge Bellachat, 2152m

We hike from Chamonix up to the Refuge Bellachat (2152m). The Refuge offers one of the nicest views over the Mont Blanc mountain chain. You might want to enjoy a drink on the terrace that overlooks the whole Mont Blanc valley and wait until the sunset puts the mountains in a pink coat. The family style dinners will soon be served in the cosy mountain hut.

5-6 hrs, 7km, +1100m, (can be less altitude gain with a transfer to a higher start in the morning, overnight at the Refuge Bellachat

Day 2: Lac Blanc – Refuge Lac Blanc, 2352m

An early breakfast at the mountain hut with the fantastic views towards Mont Blanc. Our trail brings us up to Brevent summit for an even more breathtaking view. We reach Col du Cornu via the Col du Brévent where we walk down to Planpraz. After a picknick lunch we continue along the northern Balcony trail to Flégere. A chair takes us high above tree line. From here, our Refuge for the night is only 1hr away. Lac Blanc mountain lake is the perfect location to take some stunning pictures of a perfect mountain scenery with the Mont Blanc in the back.

7-8 hrs, 12km, +600m, – 600m, overnight at Refuge Lac Blanc

Day 3: Aiguilles Rouges

We eat a good breakfast overlooking the Aguilles Rouges mountain before leaving this beautiful spot. Our way down to Argentière will take us to the Lac Cheserys and either Argentière or the Col du Montets. Those that want to hike a bit longer can join the guide on the Petit Balcon Sud all the way back to Chamonix. Lunch will be served at local restaurant in a typical mountain restaurant.

3-5 hrs, 10km, – 100m

Map with the Chamonix hiking route in red:

chamonix hut to hut hiking route

Costs per Hiker

1254.00€ with 2 hikers
795.00€ with 4 hikers
642.00€ with 6 hikers

Included in the price: Organisation, privat UIMLA-mountainleader for 3 days, 2 nights in dorms at mountain refuges with half board, 2 pack lunches, one lunch at Restaurant, hiking map copy
Not included: personal insurance, drinks

2. Miage Mountain range

Day 1: Refuge de Miage, 1559m

Meet your guide at 9.00 in the morning in Chamonix and take the local bus to Les Houches. Prarion cable car brings you to a starting location with an exceptional view, right across the Mont-Blanc mountain range. You will walk down to Col de Voza (1653m), cross an impressive suspension bridge over a glacial stream and hike up to your next pass, Col de Tricot (2120m). You will eat picknick along the way and have time to enjoy the wild flowers and views over glaciers and peaks.

A steep trail down brings you to your beautiful final location of the day, the Refuge de Miage.

Overnight at one of the wonderful Chalets at Miage Alpage.

(8km, -700m, +500m), overnight at Refuge Miage

Day 2: Refuge de Miage – Refuge Tré – la Tête (1970m)

You will walk up to Chalet du Truc (1800m), a lookout where local farmers produce their cheese and sausages and start walking down trough a lush forest to the Valley of Les Contamines. Now your way starts climbing up little by little to finally arrive at the Tré – la – Tête Refuge at the foot of the Domes du Miage on the West side of Mont Blanc. You might want to enjoy the homemade Blueberry pie on the sunny terrace overlooking the mountains and valleys.

Night and dinner at Refuge Tré-la-Tête

(9km, – 300m, + 850m)

Day 3: Refuge Tré – la – Tête – Les Contamines

You stroll down to the Gorge Bon-Nant and can decide if you want to take a longer hike to Jovet Lake or just a loop in the Gorge and back down to Les Conatmines.

Take the local bus back down to St.Gervais les Bains and continue back to Chamonix by train.

You will be back in Chamonix around 5-6pm.

(14km, -1400m, + 800m included Lac Jovet, can be much less up and down)

Map with the Chamonix hiking route and the huts in red:

Costs per Person

2 hikers: 1290.- € / hiker
4 hikers: 828.- € / hiker
8 hikers: 597.- € / hiker

Included in the price: Organisation, privat UIMLA mountain leader guide for 3 days, guides expenses, 2 huts in privat rooms with half board, 3 picknick lunches, Prarion cable car, Bus Chamonix – Les Houches, Bus Les Contamines – St.Gervais les Bains, Train St.Gervais les Bains – Chamonix, hiking map copy