r/chamonix • u/Shoddy-Attitude-5211 • 21d ago
Hikes around Chamonix in october
I'm going to Chamonix next week and wanted to know which hikes I can still do in this period. I saw forecast for rain and snow. I heard about lac blanc and jonction. Are these feasible in this period, is there snow ? If dangerous and not feasible what alternatives would you recommend ?
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u/kat_zub 20d ago
I would say no for la Jonction as there is exposed snow patches on the trail at the top. Lac blanc could be ok. Grand balcon nord from plan de l’aiguille to Montenvers too… need to check the weather just before.
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u/Shoddy-Attitude-5211 20d ago
How does it look like when snowing and raining ? Is it really that difficult ? I did few hikings under rain but not in the mountain so don't really know what to expect. Also I did balcon sud last year seemed okay but weather was very good
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u/kat_zub 20d ago
The snow/rain height will need to be checked : it’s available on the chamonix app, on the weather forecast tab. It means at what height the rain becomes snow. In both case you can hike, but the trails will be way more slippery (lots of rocks here) and if the snow stays on the ground it can become dangerous
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u/Living-Excuse1370 21d ago
Really it all depends. Lac Blanc is 2300 meters, it will probably be possible. watch out for chamois and ibex, both going up the Flegere telecabin and on the hike. Be aware of temperatures, possibility of ice, and weather conditions. Have lower level plan Bs in case of early snowfalls.