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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains

Les Houches Prarion – Bellevue loop from Gare de Bellevue Hiver

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains

Les Houches Prarion – Bellevue loop from Gare de Bellevue Hiver

Hard

5.0

(1)

18

hikers

Les Houches Prarion – Bellevue loop from Gare de Bellevue Hiver

05:25

11.3km

760m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.82 km for 886 m

After 5.84 km for 7 m

After 6.76 km for 886 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

303 m

Les Houches Prarion

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2

3.47 km

A very steep pedestrian climb or descent that links La Bellevue and the Nid d'Aigle refuge. For athletes who don't take the train!

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4.48 km

5.48 km

Refuge du Nid d'Aigle

Alpine Hut

5

8.93 km

Eden garden on Mont Blanc

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For those that want to climb Mont Blanc on the French side, starting the walk from Les Houches, this rewarding view is the perfect gift for the extra effort. It …

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10.8 km

Bellevue Railway Station

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For 17.50 euros (2023) you can take the train from Les Houches to Bellevue and from there start the tour of Tete Rousse. The journey takes a few minutes.

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10.8 km

Bellevue

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The Bellevue gondola (1800m) gives access from the village of Les Houches to several beautiful hikes, including the Nid d'Aigle, the Prarion or, for a longer adventure, to Saint Gervais or Les Contamines.

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

557 m

472 m

Surfaces

7.06 km

2.72 km

938 m

556 m

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Highest point (2,390 m)

Lowest point (1,730 m)

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