Lac Blanc to Les Houches
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Views to the Mont Blanc MassifFoto: Sarah Stone, Macs Adventure
Your last day on the Tour du Mont Blanc takes you all the way to Les Houches via the Col du Brévent & the rocky pedestal of the le Brévent (2525m). Mont Blanc seems within touching distance on the opposite side of the valley. Descend past Lac Brévent and traverse onwards to Bel Lachat before making the descent to Les Houches and a short bus or ride will take you back to Chamonix. This day can be shortened at several points including Le Flégère, Plan Praz and Brévent.
It is a long day if you do descend all the way to Les Houches so you might want to consider taking one of the cable cars to reduce the descent.
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Veiligheidsaanwijzingen
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 en hints
This tour is available on the following itineraries: WFSTMBR1, WFSTMBC1, WFSTMBCHStart
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Tochtbeschrijving
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: Up to 20km
Duration: Up to 7.5 hrs
Ascent / Descent: Up to 800m / Up to 2080m
Map: IGN 3630 OT CHAMONIX
Guidebook: Follow trail down to Le Flégère and then Page 122: STAGE 11: Le Flégère – Les Houches
Notes
1. If you don’t wish to descend all the way to Les Houches you can take the cable car down from Le Flégère, Plan Praz or Brévent. The views from Brévent of Mont Blanc are particularly good. If you take this option you will end up in Chamonix.
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.
2. 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.
Transport
1. Le Flégère – Les Praz de Chamonix Telepherique: Check the up to date information here: http://www.chamonix.com/flegere-index,83,en.html Approx €15:00 for a single ticket
2. 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
3. Les Houches – Chamonix by bus. Check the up to date information here: https://www.chamonix.net/english/transport/bus
4. 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#/
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