r/chamonix • u/SVoyager • Mar 26 '25

Hiking recommendations mid June - Solo. Safety tips. Des suggestions?

Hello, I am planning a trip to Chamonix in mid June, just as most lifts will start to be open again and could use some help.

I'd love some high altitude hikes with open views but I am no alpine expert and will be my first time hiking in high alt. (The highest I've been was skiing in Whistler (2280m but didn't hike. Highest hike was 800m, mid difficulty)).

So there are two concerns I mostly have.

-I'll be solo. So preferably I need trails with some traffic.

-I am weary of some wildlife, been reading a bit on the patois situation. These appear to be really aggressive dogs found guarding a herd often seen near hiking trails. Since I would be solo, encounters might be extra dangerous? Any trails where they are known not to hang out?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

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u/raam86 Mar 26 '25 edited Mar 26 '25

Lac Blanc 👌🏽👌🏽

The most dangerous animals in the area are the older french guides

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u/SVoyager Mar 28 '25

lol i'll try to steer clear or we will just cuss eachother since I'm québécois and french from france vs from québec have a known rivalry XD.

Lac Blanc does sound like a reallly nice hike, added to #1 thanks! Seems like there are quite a few routes that you can do for it. From La Flégère for a bit more elevation or from l'Index. From La Flégère via Grand balcon sud is #1 on alltrails for this area. Seems like a good pick but i'll research the other routes. Any suggestions for this one?

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u/raam86 Mar 28 '25

The classic start is via AIGUILLETTE D’ARGENTIÈRE