LES GAILLANDS
CHAMONIX
1017 m
one way 5 km 1.5 h ▲167 m ▼126 m
From Les Houches To Les Gaillands
Easy hike in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Kick off your hiking holiday with this easy and scenic trail along the north side of the river Arve, perfect for all ages and experience levels.
Following this path you will be able to see wonderful views of the Mont Blanc massif.
At the end of the hike, you'll be rewarded with two exciting activities: the Park Aventure and Les Gaillands Rock Climbing (especially cool for the kids)
Destination points:
❶ Train station, Les Houches
❷ Turn right after the bridge
❸ Continue your walking along the Arve river
❹ Les Gaillands Chamonix
Description
Les Houches - Les Gaillands
1. Your hiking begins at the railway station in Les Houches. Follow the sign towards parc de Merlet.
2. After the bridge, turn right on the Chem. des Eaux Rousses.
3. Continue straight ahead along the path (parallel to the Arve river)
Don`t turn left (uphill) at the path crossing and don`t cross the river later on.
4. Your reach Les Gaillands Chamonix after ca: 1.5 h walking.
Walking back:
Take the train in Les Pelerins back to Les Houches (ca: 500 m away from the Les Gaillands Rock Climbing)
Variants:
After reaching the Les Gaillands, you explore (as planned) these two activities or if you would like to do that another day you could continue walking to Chamonix Downtown ca: 1.5 km where you spend the rest of your day. You come back from Chamonix to Les Houches by train( Saint-Gervais-les-Bains direction)
SNCF (timetable Chamonix departures)
What you should know
This easy hike is perfect for the first day of your vacation.
Even if the weather doesn't cooperate, you'll be mostly sheltered by the forest, making it a great option for
a rainy day hike.
At the end of the hike, you'll be rewarded with two exciting activities: the Adventure Park and Les Gaillands Rock Climbing. From zip-lining through the trees to scaling the climbing walls, the Park Aventure and Les Gaillands Rock Climbing offer endless fun for kids and adults of all ages. Get ready for a day of excitement and adventure that the whole family will love! Choose the attraction that you prefer.
Adventure Park: Addicted 'Park Gaillands
Timetable:
Spring & Autumn weekends from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Last entry 5 p.m.
Summer: Every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tel. +33450530088 ( check the opening days to be on the safe side )
Les Gaillands Rock Climbing (it's best to call and to book ahead )
https://www.chamonix-guides.com/en/activities/details/rock-climbing-rock-climbing-course-ages-4-6
You can climb in a group or book a session ( half day or full day) with a private instructor
Tel. 33450555357
How to get there
Your hiking begins at train station in Les Houches. You could get there:
By car: park your car at the train station
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CaN31GyvHufSkZ7v8
By train: https://www.sncf.com/en/stations/les-houches/OCE87746743/departures-arrivals/gl/arrivals
or if you are staying nearby, simply walk to your starting point.
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