Bellevue - Bionnassay glacier trail via the Chalets de l'Are

A ride on the Mont-Blanc Tramway is a pretext for adventure... Discover a variety of alpines landscapes along the journey and some of the most views from the top. More than a simple excursion, a true discovery !In winter, it takes pedestrians and skiers to the Plateau de Bellevue (1800 m) and the ski area of Les Houches for the pleasure of a most picturesque walk and the grandeur of an exceptional panorama. In summer, it takes you as far as the Nid d'Aigle. Please note: following renovation work this summer (2024), the train will only run up to Mont Lachat. Take the cogwheel train for an effortless assault on the summits. Jeanne, Marie or Anne will take you to the gates of the high mountains, to the delight of your eyes... and your legs!

The cable car will give you the opportunity to rise to admire a 360° panorama over the Mont Blanc massif, the needles of Chamonix, the chain of Fiz and Aravis which will reveal all their secrets …Just 5 minutes from the Bellevue plateau (1,800 m), you can enjoy a host of hiking trails in a unique setting overlooking the Mont Blanc chain. You can also take the Mont-Blanc Tramway up to the Nid d'Aigle in summer, the starting point for the famous "Voie Normale" ascent of Mont Blanc.

The glacier of Bionnassay (430 hectares) is the smallest of the great glaciers of the French side of the Mont Blanc. This glacier has a length of almost 5 km, AND ends between two mighty lateral moraines.The hameau du Bionnassay located 1320m above sea level at the foot of the glacier is a privileged site. On the way GR5, the Royal Route to the Mont Blanc, but also from the neck or to the top of Bellevue, this site offers an exceptional panorama, for walkers and visitors.