The Buvette de Chapeau is one of our favorite snack bars in the valley. It has a great location with nice views into the Chamonix Valley, the Rochers de Mottets and the peaks behind it. The people managing the buvette always do an amazing job of maintaining the gardens around the buvette and there are lots of little things to discover. Drinks are being kept cool by the constant stream of melt water.
There is a short 15 minute walk that takes you to a viewing platform with views of the Mer de Glace and the little lake at the bottom of the glacier. The walk up to the Buvette is very nice with some great views. We got a detailed trail description for an easy and family friendly trail from Le Lavancher to the buvette. Dogs are welcome too.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Snack Bar
6
Our Rating
Above Average
Trail:
Une belle boucle qui commence à Lavancher, monte jusqu'aux Chalets de la Pendant, puis redescend en passant par la Tête des Prapators et la Buvette du Chapeau.
Length
10.09km
When to Go
Start Jun - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Elevation +
+806m / -806m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
1.5 - 2.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Difficult (4/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
9
Our Rating
Exceptional
Trail:
Un petit sentier court mais très intéressant avec de belles vues sur les Rochers des Mottets. Le sentier se termine à la buvette Le Chapeau, où vous pourrez déguster une variété de goûters et de boissons.
Length
2.89km
When to Go
End Apr - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
45 - 75 Mins
Elevation +
+303m / -303m
Kids
4+ Years old
Running Time
25 - 45 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Very Easy (1/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
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Longitude:
6.917085854256902
Latitude:
45.94846387471304