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9.097mi
Distance
3h36m
Duration
+3238ft
Elevation gain
-3553ft
Elevation loss
Strenuous
Level

Tour des aiguilles rouge J3

Route details

2.53mph
Speed
1682 kcal
Calories burned
14.1%
Avg grade
Point to point
Route type
5276ft
Min altitude
8091ft
Max altitude
Technicity: Technical Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 9.097mi starting from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie. The hike does not return to the trailhead and ends near Plaine, Passy, Haute-Savoie, France. This hike is rated as strenuous, plan for about 3h36m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 3238ft and an elevation loss of 3553ft.

Route profile

3238ft
Elevation gain
3553ft
Elevation loss
5276ft
Min altitude
8091ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: La Tour Argentiere Les Praz, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.92241, 6.82941 / 45°55'20'' N, 6°49'45'' E

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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.