Plan Praz to Les Houches

These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with the TMB guidebook and IGN maps. 

TMB Route: Lac Blanc – Les Houches

Distance: 11km

Duration: Up to 5 hours

Ascent / Descent: 430 m / Up to 1530 m

Map: IGN 3630 OT CHAMONIX

Guidebook: Cable car to Plan Praz then follow from page 125: STAGE 11: Le Flégère – Les Houches

Notes:

1. If you walk all the way to Les Houches you will need to take either the train or bus to Chamonix, where you will be staying tonight.

2. On the ascent between Col du Brévent and Le Brévent, there is a short section of ascent which involves two short ladders and some light scrambling. If you wish to avoid this, take the cable car from Planpraz up to Le Brévent and continue to Les Houches from there. 

Transport:

1. Brévent – Plan Praz – Chamonix: Check the up to date information here: http://www.chamonix.com/planpraz-brevent,82,en.html Approx €15.00 for a single ticket

2. Les Houches – Chamonix by bus. Check the up to date information here: https://www.chamonix.net/english/transport/bus

3. Les Houches – Chamonix by train. You can take the Mont Blanc Express from the station at Les Houches to Chamonix. Check the up to date information here: https://uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/?redirect=yes#/