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Le Plan des Pyramides, Les Bossons

A shaded walk offering spectacular views of Glacier des Bossons

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Leaving the village of Les Bossons this walk takes you through the forest to a viewing area situated a stone's throw away from the impressive Glacier des Bossons.

The Glacier des Bossons is steeped in history. 

The glacier has made its way down from the summit of Mont Blanc and once touched the village of Les Bossons. 

It's slowly receding and the walk to its base gets longer every year. 

It has served as a training ground for the Compagnie des Guides and also has been witness to two air crashes in the past century. The wreckage of two Air India flights, one in 1950 and the other in 1966, still turn up on occasion as it makes its way down the mountain transported by the ever moving ice.

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  1. What to bring
  2. What to see
  3. Where to lunch
  4. What to do
  5. Where to stay
  6. Directions

What to bring

Although well sign posted this walk can be found on the Chamonix - Mont Blanc Massif map IGN3630OT.

What to see

Amazing views of the Glacier des Bossons and an uninterrupted view of the glacier all the way to the summit of Mont Blanc.

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Where to lunch

Taking lunch is advised but during the summer months the Chalet Le Cerro is open offering traditional Savoyarde cuisine, snacks and drinks.

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Directions

Starting from the village of les Bossons head towards Songenaz and follow the sign posted direction to Chalet Le Cerro at 1,358m. From here the path continues through the dense forest towards Le Plan des Pyramides.

The walk can also start from the car park situated just before the Tunnel du Mont Blanc. Following signs for the Chalet Le Cerro.

Location

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