Chemin du Montenvers, Mule track in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
The Chemin du Montenvers trail stretches across the alpine terrain, connecting Chamonix town to the Mer de Glace glacier through mountain passages and forests.
Established in 1820, this path originated as a transportation route for supplies and visitors heading toward the Mer de Glace, marking early Alpine tourism development.
The trail represents the French Alpine heritage through its traditional stone-laid construction methods and connection to mountain communities across generations.
Multiple rest areas with benches line the path, while clear route markers guide hikers through the moderate-grade ascent toward Montenvers station.
The path allows hikers to observe the gradual transformation of vegetation zones, from valley forests to high-altitude Alpine meadows in a single journey.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Inception: 1820
GPS coordinates: 45.93213,6.89974
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
Mer de Glace
3.4 km
Chemin de fer du Montenvers
2.2 km
Mer de Glace ice cave
1.8 km
Téléphérique du Brévent
3.6 km
Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi
2.8 km
Église Saint-Michel de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
2.6 km
Aiguille des Grands Charmoz
3.4 km
Télécabine de Planpraz
3 km
Aiguille de la République
3.4 km
Télécabine de la Mer de Glace
1.4 km
Aiguille de l'M
2.4 km
Grand hôtel du Montenvers
1.4 km
Glaciorium
1.3 km
Grand Balcon Nord
3 km
Télécabine de la Flégère
1.5 km
Téléphérique de la Flégère
1.5 km
Viaduc du Montenvers
1.2 km
Old presbytery of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
2.6 km
Glacier de Blaitière
3.5 km
Chemin Sortie Vallée Blanche
348 m
Stade Olympique de Chamonix
2.1 km
Aiguille à Bochard
3.1 km
Thendia Glacier
3.4 km
Sentier des Gardes
3.2 km
Via Ferrata des Evettes
3.6 km
Rue des Moulins
2.4 km
Fontaine de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, place Jacques-Balmat
2.5 km
Chapelle des Praz-de-Chamonix
1.3 kmReviews
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