GîteFRvariant
1,300 m
Gîte Saint Louis
Le Morzay
A rustic chalet in the hamlet of Le Morzay, in Vallorcine, next to the Ferme des 3 Ours and run by the same…
Elevation profile
1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 kmAlpine pastures above Trient 2,065 m
Description
This variant leaves Trient on the same trail as the main route, then splits off in the alpine pastures at around 2,050 m to cross over towards Vallorcine, the last French village before Switzerland. It stays lower than the Col de Balme and the Posettes ridge.
From Vallorcine, which is served by the Mont-Blanc Express train, the trail climbs gently to the Col des Montets, at the entrance to the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, then drops down to Tré-le-Champ.
It is useful in strong wind or uncertain weather, or if you want to stay in Vallorcine. The total ascent is close to that of the main route.
Tips
- From Vallorcine station you can get to Chamonix or Martigny if you need to.
- The Col des Montets has a nature reserve visitor chalet, a good place to learn about the local wildlife.
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Accommodation on this variant
GîteFRvariant
1,303 m
Gîte Mermoud
Le Morzay
A hamlet house with a beam dated 1723, at Le Morzay, between the two Vallorcine stations. Small capacity (15 places)…
CampsiteFRvariant
1,300 m
©Camping des Montets
Le Montet (Le Buet) · TMB km 138
A nature campsite at the place called Le Montet, between Vallorcine and Le Buet, at 1,300 m altitude. Tents are…
HotelFRvariant
1,340 m
Hôtel du Buet
Le Buet
A hotel-restaurant in the hamlet of Le Buet, on the Col des Montets road, right next to the railway halt. Its 23 rooms…