Between the Mont Blanc massif and Lake Geneva straddling the French-Swiss border is a mountain range disconnected from the world: the Dents Blanches massif, Dents du Midi, Tenneverge, Mont Ruan and the Aiguilles Rouges. Incredibly shaped alpine landscapes, including lunar-like deserts, alpine lakes, waterfalls and forgotten pastures. No stress here, only wild and preserved nature that only hikers can discover.
One week hiking in high alpine valleys often isolated with cabled passages which open the doors to this preseved wilderness.
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Contact us !Meeting point 9:30am Sunday, at the Buet train station in Vallorcine, Chamonix valley (free parking is possible in Le Buet for the week).
VALLORCINE - VIEUX EMOSSON REFUGE
Starting on a trail up to the wild valley of Tré les Eaux. The trail follows the bed of a former glacier and reaches the beautiful Corbeau pass (2603m). Descend into the Vieux Emosson cirque passing through an area of surprising dinosaur footprints. Night in a refuge at the foot of the dam (*without baggage).
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1300m -420m
COL DE BARBERINE - CABANE DE SALANFE
Descend to the Emosson dam. Pass through a tunnel, then alongside the dam and ascend to the Barberine pass (2481m). Descend through the small valley before climbing to the Emaney pass (2462m) with a high-mountain atmosphere under Ruan and Tour Salière (3220m). Descend towards the Salanfe dam nestled between two geological formations. Night in a refuge on the edge of the dam (*without baggage).
7 hour walk / Elevation: +1050m -1350m
SUSANFE PASS - BARME
Climb to the pass (2494m) on a trail, with hand cables in sections, underneath the dominant Haute-Cîme (3200m). Descend into the Susanfe natural cirque under the Ruan glacier. The Pas d'Encel and a few more cabled sections take us out of the valley and back into the pastures. Take in the beauty of the Combe de Bonavau where it is often possible to observe herds of chamois! Night in a refuge, in the very authentic pasture village of Barme.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +800m -1250m
PAS AU TAUREAU - VOGEALLE
A stunning and wild day awaits! Starting early morning to the Bostan pass via the "Pas de la Bide", a tiny passage in the rock. Traverse the Dents Blanches range through the breach called "Pas au Taureau" (2555m), a hand cabled but easy path. Descend into the La Vogealle valley to reach the lake and the refuge below. Night in the wild spot of La Vogealle refuge infront of the impressive Orgues of Tenneverge surrounded by marmots and ibex.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +1050m -550m
LE BOUT DU MONDE - CIRQUE DU FER A CHEVAL
Two classified sites in the plan today! Descend via the end of the valley of Bout du Monde and the Cirque of Fer à Cheval passing alongside multiple waterfalls. Slowly approaching civilisation and encounting visitors to this special site. Traverse the valley and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval village to the hamlet of Salvagny. Night in a gîte.
5 hour walk / Elevation: -1150m +200m
ANTERNE LAKE AND PASS
Depart from the gîte to the Anterne pass (2038m). Traverse the stunning Anterne valley listening to the marmots whistle. Possible variation to the Frettes de Villy (2494m) for a panorama over the Aiguilles Rouges and Mont-Blanc massif. A well-deserved break at Lake Anterne overlooked by the Fiz mountain range. Final climb to the Anterne pass (2257m) and a quick descent to the Moëde-Anterne refuge for a night without luggages.
6 to 7 hours walk / Elevation: +1400m -250m (extra +/-250m via Villy)
COL DE SALENTON - VALLORCINE
Depart towards the western valley of the wild Aiguilles Rouges mountains which takes us to the Salenton pass (2526m) under the gaze of Mont Buet (3096m). Descend through granite blocks towards "Pierre à Bérard" and its refuge. Quick rest before descending to Vallorcine through a beautiful larch forest.
6 hours walk / Elevation: +530m -1200m
End point Saturday around 4pm at the Le Buet train station, Vallorcine.
The itinerary is established according to the latest information available; the possibility of unknown factors affecting this itinerary is possible including situations beyond our control which may change the route, timings, etc.
Elevation: +/- 1000m approximately per day
Walking time: 5 to 7 hours per day
Type of trek: this route passes by rocky terrain, a few sections are secured with hand cables.
You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week.
Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty
Group from 6 to 14 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader.
It is usual to tip your guide at the end of the trek, according to your satisfaction. It is not mandatory but, it is very appreciated.
6 nights in a dormitory of 6 to 15 people depending on the refuge.
All accommodation offers hot showers.
Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully daily prepared by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of a healthy salads and local products.
Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.
Days 1, 2, 4 and 6 are without baggage transport so, you will need to carry a small toilet bag and a change of clothes for the night (1-2kg maximum). We have made this choice to favour an enchanting secluded route but also to lower the cost and limit the environmental impact. Please let us know your thoughts!
IGN Top 25 - 3530 ET - SAMOENS and Top 25 - 3630 OT - CHAMONIX (1/25 000)
MPA (yellow) Trient valley (1/25 000)
Meeting point Sunday at 9:30am at the Buet train station (free parking), in the Chamonix valley.
BY TRAIN
Inbound: depart Gare de Lyon (Paris) the day before at 10:30am arrive in Chamonix at 6:04pm.
Take the train from Chamonix through the valley to Le Buet. www.chamonix.com/travel-information,13,en.html Return: Depart Chamonix at 2:14pm arrive in (Paris) Gare de Lyon at 10:03pm. Or the day after.
Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on www.oui.sncf
BY CAR
Take the A40 to Chamonix, follow the direction of Argentière, col des Montets and Vallorcine. Le Buet is the first village before arriving in Vallorcine. Large free parking on the right handside of the road and the train station is at the entrance to the village.
If you wish to leave your car in a covered garage, contact: Chamonix Auto Park: 04 50 53 65 71 (40 to 50€ per week).
CAR-SHARING
Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website : www.blablacar.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Geneva (GVA)
1 hour by car to Chamonix.
Bus and minibus services direct to your accommodation (25-35€ pp each way)
Lyon (LYS)
2h15 by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix, 4h15 journey (40-45€ pp return)
Paris (PAR)
7 hours by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix / 5-6 hour journey (80-120€ pp return)
End point Saturday around 4pm at the parking of Le Buet.
Hotel du Buet à Vallorcine www.hotelbuet.com
Chamonix Tourist Office www.chamonix.com
If you book a night in the Chamonix valley, ask the hotel reception for a bus/train pass to use public transport for free in the Chamonix valley. www.chamonix.montblancbus.com/en/bus-lines
In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.
If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.
Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.
If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
Clothing
Other Equipment
Bring a comfortable backpack of 40 to 50 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers), an extra set of clothes and a small toilet bag for the nights without your baggage and also keep a little room to carry a picnic and some snacks.
You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily, except days 1, 2, 4 and 6, between accommodation by our logistics vehicle where access is not always easy.
Baggage which is too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs!
On nights 1, 2, 4 and 6, your luggage won't be dropped off at your accommodation (you will get it back the day after). Here are the things to bring with you (about 2 kilos are enough!):