Hotel Les Lanchers

This is an easy, shaded hike. At the end of the walk, do not hesitate to take a break at the creamery and restaurant. You can enjoy the panoramic view from the comfortably furnished terrace facing the Aiguilles de Chamonix. It is advisable to do this hike from May to November because of the snow. However, be careful before leaving to check the conditions of the mountain.

This route around Chamonix, starting from Les Praz is suitable for everyone. From the parking lot, you will take the path of Le Petit Balcon Sud, in the forest. In summer, this route provides a refreshing and welcoming shade. The L'Arve stream offers a water point where you can cool off before finishing the loop in Praz.

Here is a short and easy hike in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley starting from the village of Les Praz in Haute-Savoie. Starting from a Route des Praz car park on the edge of the Arve river, you will take the path that leads into the forest to the path of the small South Balcony. You will be mostly in the shade on this short climb, but can still enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. After traveling 0.6 kilometers, you will retrace your steps to the departure parking lot. This route is...

This hike of about 10 km allows you to reach La Flégère from Les Praz while passing by the Chalet de la Floria. You will take the Petit Balcon Sud trail, in the forest for 1.5 km before reaching Chalet La Floria at an altitude of 1350 m. You can have lunch there or recharge your batteries in front of the magnificent chain of the Mont-Blanc Massif and its Mer de Glace. The hike then takes you to La Flégère before heading back.

Here is a hike in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve which offers breathtaking landscapes over the Chamonix valley and the surrounding peaks. Departing from Les Praz, this route takes you to Argentière via Lac Blanc. You will enter the forest which offers welcome shade in hot summer weather to the Index station. Shade will be rare on this second part of the route up to Lac Blanc. The climb is strenuous, but you will be rewarded with the majestic panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc...