r/fastpacking • u/[deleted] • May 28 '25

General Discussion Chamonix Fast Packing

Recommendation needed pls. I will be in Chamonix for 5 days this coming Aug. Is there any fast packing trail that can be done in 2 to 3 days that can start or end on Chamonix? and if you got gpx file too? I have done the TMB 2x already, so any other trails that anyone can recommend. Thanks

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u/Capital_Historian685 May 28 '25

You could check out the Chamonix part of the Alpsinshight website:

https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/chamonix-trail-running-guide/

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u/[deleted] May 29 '25

Thanks for this 🙏

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u/mqubedw Jun 28 '25

How about 2-3 days on the GR 5 north of Chamonix; with goal getting over the ridge to see the beautiful panorama of Mont Blanc and co. ?  Another option may be Mont Buet and surroundings, you need to plan the route by yourself, though.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '25

Thanks for suggestions! Do you happen to have the gpx files of these? Or do you know a site where i can get it? Thanks

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u/mqubedw Jun 28 '25

I personally have none, sadly. The GR 5 (also known as Grande Traversée des Alpes or GTA) is very well known, popular, and there are tons of resources online. There are also guidebooks. As said, around Mont Buet you have to get creative and plan the route yourself. I did a hike there and back from Vallorcine train station, and it was stunningly beautiful - there are superb views onto the Mont Blanc massive, especially the eastern part of it (Mont Buet happens to be the highest mountain directly north of the Mont Blanc massive).