Les Praz-De-Chamonix: Hiking, Hamlets and Mountain Views

When looking for a hotel in Les Praz-De-Chamonix, planned outings can provide a practical guide. Options range from a walk that takes an hour there and back to activities lasting several hours and a guided hike. The time required, reservation requirements and access conditions vary by outing; take these points into account when planning your stay.

Hikes and Walks

The hike to Lac Blanc starts in Les Praz-de-Chamonix. The loop trail is in the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve and offers views of Mont Blanc. Seasonal operating conditions may vary; check the conditions before your outing.

The Balade au Paradis des Praz leads to a forest at the foot of Flégère. The walking route is 3 km long, and an hour is given for the round trip. There is a children's playground along the route. Pony rides are offered in July and August; this seasonal offering may vary from year to year.

The Grand Balcon Sud hiking trail runs between Flégère and Planpraz along the GR Tour du Mont-Blanc and GR5. Access requires a Les Praz–Flégère round-trip ticket. It also covers the descent to Planpraz and vice versa. As lift operations and trail conditions may vary, it is advisable to check before setting out.

For day planning, you can compare the one-hour Balade au Paradis des Praz loop with the Via ferrata des Evettes, which takes 3 to 4 hours in total. This lets you weigh up a short walk and a longer activity based on the time each requires.

Hamlets, Historic Paths and Chapel

A guided hike follows historic paths through the hamlets of Tines, Bois and Praz, offering insight into life and homes in the past. It ends in the village of Praz, where old farms and a chapel stand. Advance reservation is required; check availability before your trip.

Via ferrata des Evettes

The Via ferrata des Evettes starts at Flégère, takes 3 to 4 hours in total and includes, among other features, a monkey bridge. For the group option, the meeting point is at 8:30 a.m. at the Flégère cable car in Les Praz-de-Chamonix. As durations and group arrangements may change, check the time and meeting point details when planning.

Golf de Chamonix

Golf de Chamonix is a flat 18-hole golf course in a glacial valley. Its practice facilities include 32 teeing positions, 14 of them covered. There are also two putting greens and a pitching green. The two putting greens are for putting, while the pitching green is for practising short approach shots.

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For the regional travel overview: Haute-Savoie.