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Distance from Chamonix to Les Houches

N Chamonix → Les Houches
Road distance
8.4 km
Chamonix to Les Houches is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.4 km in roughly 9 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
End point
Avenue des Alpages
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R16.86
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R16.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R16.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R17.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R22.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R22.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R22.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R23.29
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R29.28
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R29.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R29.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R30.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
237° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
57° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
45.9231, 6.8700
End coords Destination point
45.8915, 6.7991
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R15 - R25
Chamonix → Les Houches
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Chamonix Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Les Houches Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Chamonix → Les Houches
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Car
8.4 km
9 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
8.4 km
~8 min
56 km/h avg
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Walking
8.4 km
1 hr 40 min
5 km/h average
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8.4 km 9 min
Start Chamonix
Finish Les Houches
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rue Whymper
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenue Cachat Le Géant
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Avenue Cachat Le Géant
    0.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route Blanche
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Route Blanche
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route Blanche
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Route Blanche
    1.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto La Route Blanche
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto La Route Blanche
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto La Route Blanche
    4.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Route de la Gare
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Avenue des Alpages
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.2 km
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Les Houches
05:41 – 21:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:32
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R35.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R36.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Chamonix 45.92310, 6.87000
Midpoint
4.2 km
Total: 8.4 km
Midpoint 4.2 km
8.4 km 9 min
Destination Les Houches End: Avenue des Alpages 45.89151, 6.79914

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
One-way road span 8.4 km
Return-cycle span 16.8 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 190.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 45.92310, 6.87000
Midpoint 45.90482, 6.84040
End 45.89151, 6.79914
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Questions 8
How far is Chamonix from Les Houches? +
Chamonix is about 8.4 km from Les Houches by road.
How long does it take from Chamonix to Les Houches? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Chamonix to Les Houches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Chamonix to Les Houches? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Chamonix to Les Houches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.86 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R16.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.85 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Chamonix to Les Houches? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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