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18.669mi
Distance
12h
Duration
+5469ft
Elevation gain
-6325ft
Elevation loss
Strenuous
Level

J5 Champex Argentières

Route details

1.55mph
Speed
5506 kcal
Calories burned
12.0%
Avg grade
Point to point
Route type
3999ft
Min altitude
7211ft
Max altitude
Technicity: Technical Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 18.669mi starting from Champex-Lac, Valais. The hike does not return to the trailhead and ends near 155 Chemin Des Chosalets, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. This hike is rated as strenuous, plan for about 12h to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 5469ft and an elevation loss of 6325ft.

Route profile

5469ft
Elevation gain
6325ft
Elevation loss
3999ft
Min altitude
7211ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: Route Du Lac 134b, 1938 Champex-Lac, Switzerland

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 46.03222, 7.10897 / 46°1'55'' N, 7°6'32'' E

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Caution: May Cross Private Property

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Safety Notice

Trail and road conditions may change without notice due to weather, construction, or other factors. Always verify current conditions before heading out. You are responsible for your own safety — follow local signage, obey traffic laws, and use your best judgment on the trail.