From point I, go to the start by crossing the Grépon parking lot in the direction of the jumping board. Take the path on the right and follow it through the forest or corridor until you reach the forest track coming from Molliasses. Cross it under the cables of the cable car while going up in front of it, then leave on the left the path of the Pré du Rocher. Continue in the forest by the Plan du Trois. Continue above between big boulders until the refuge.
Refreshment bar near the cable car. Private refuge : dormitories - restaurant at the arrival.
Possibility to go back down by cable car. Other departure possible from Les Pèlerins.
This hike allows you to walk to the Grand Balcon Nord and to reach the Montenvers - Mer de Glace site from the Plan de l'Aiguille (about 2h30). From here you can go down to Chamonix with the cramaillière train. Return to this itinerary : Le Plan de l'Aiguille - Chamonix : 2 hours
More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide. Warning: Trail conditions are subject to change, please check before you leave.
Ouverture
From 15/06 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Tarifs
Free of charge. The purchase of a return ticket at the Plan de l'Aiguille is possible if you want to take the cable car to come back to Chamonix. Free descent by the footpath.
Contact et accès Parking du Grépon 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie (74)
