Les Houches to Les Contamines via Refuge de Miage
The journey on the Bellevue telepherique is to be recommended, otherwise the day is quite a tough first day of walking.
There are two options for today's walk, this is the tougher option which is dominated by the Dôme du Goûter and Aiguille de Bionnasay as you pass just beneath the snout of the Glacier de Bionnassay. After passing the idyllic Chalet de Miage you descend to Les Contamines.
For the easier option via Bionnassay, please see seperate route named ' Les Houches to Les Contamines via Bionnassay'.
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Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains - always be prepared and carry appropriate clothing; warm as well as waterproof layers, hat and gloves etc. Please see your information pack for a detailed packing list.Tips and hints
The walk is used on the following itineraries:
WFSTMBH1, WFSTMBC1, WFSTMBC2, WFSTMBCC, WFSTMBCH, WFSTMBHC, WFSTMBR1, WFSTMBR2
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These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with the TMB guidebook and IGN maps.
TMB Variant: Les Houches - Refuge de Miage – Les Contamines
Distance : 18 km
Duration: 7.5 hrs
Ascent / Descent: 1478m / 1318m
Map: IGN 3531 ET ST-GERVAIS
Guidebook: Page 43: Les Houches – Refuge de Miage – Les Contamines
Transport: Optional Bellevue Telepherique from Les Houches to Bellevue.
Optional Bellevue Telepherique from Les Houches to Bellevue.
This cable car reduces the climb out of Les Houches by 800m and is to be recommended.
The lift operates daily between approx. the 10th of June and the 24th of September. Check the link below for specific timetables.
http://www.chamonix.com/telepherique-de-bellevue,231,fr.html
Note: When you leave the top station go down the hill, across the tramlines and turn left to join the variant to Col de Tricot.
Note: This is a very demanding option, especially if not taking the cable car.
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