Aiguillette des Posettes
2201 m
2201 m
loop trail 5km 2h ▲267 ▼267
Easy-Moderate
Vallorcine, Chamonix
You start at the gondola lift station in Vallorcine, where you can ride up to Le Plan à l’Ega, the upper station, to begin this stunning hike. From here, follow the wide trail and then turn right at the signpost toward Aiguillettes de Possettes. The path climbs steeply uphill, leading you toward the summit where you are rewarded with 360-degree panoramic views.
To go back, take the path toward Le Tour and after approximately 200 meters, turn left to go downhill towards Col de Possettes, then continue to the gondola lift station.
You can choose to take the gondola back down to Vallorcine to save your knees—a quick ride—or, if you're feeling energetic, you can go down on foot, which will add roughly 1.5 hours of hiking to your day as you enjoy the mountain trails all the way to the village
Your hiking begins at Telecabine de Vallorcine (gondola lift station)
You can get there:
There is also another parking, closer to the gondola lift station ( turn left at the market square after passing the bridge)
Le Café Comptoir
Restaurant-Bar L’Ours Bleu
L'Alpage de Balme (ca: 300 m from Col de Posettes)
Tel. +33 6 83 33 86 61 Credit cards may not be accepted. Take some cash with you!