Promenade d'Arve - Les Houches - Chamonix

Located at the bottom of the Valley, Lac Gaillands is just a few miles from Chamonix and the ideal place for a little family walk as you contemplate Mont Blanc and Bossons glacier.The lake is just by the climbing wall on the way out of the hamlet of Les Pècles and near the delightful little Lac de l'Anglais, which tells the surprising story of an Englishman who loved Chamonix so much that he decided to buy the land here in 1886!

Climbing area at only 2 km from Chamonix city centre accessible by car, by bus, by train and even by walk.For all level beginner to expert. More information at the High Mountain Office (Climbing Topo Guide to consult on site).

Located at les Gaillands site, in front of the lake and near the restaurant.

Free outdoor parking in front of Les Houches train station. Authorized parking time: 24 hours.

Free outdoor parking at Tourchet. Authorized parking time: 24 hours.

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Les Bossons SNCF station served by the TER line of Mont Blanc ExpressNo ticket office at the station to buy tickets.

Les Houches SNCF station served by the TER Mont Blanc Express lineNo ticket office at the station to buy tickets.

Pèlerins SNCF station served by the TER line of Mont Blanc ExpressNo ticket office at the station to buy tickets.