Hike along the Petit Balcon Sud: Merlet-Plan de la Cry
Description
A hike that mainly goes through the woods. A trail that offers sweeping views of the Mont Blanc Massif.
From the entrance of the park, go up to the right along the fences and take on the right during 10 mn the path of Bel-Lachat and Brévent. Leave it and go horizontally on the left for 400 m. Go down leaving the Chailloux path on the right. A few twists and turns in the slope lead to a fork: leave the Houches trail on the left and take the one that goes horizontally to the right in the forest. It passes a little below the Lac Noir and reaches the Plan de la Cry.
Possibility to start from Les Houches, Les Bossons or Chamonix.
More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide.
Attention : The conditions of the trails are likely to change, think of informing you before leaving.
Technical informations
6.2 km
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max. 1595 m
min. 1438 m
338 m
338 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Merlet Wildlife park
Come and watch the mountain animals roam freely in this animal park in a magical setting, at an altitude of 1500m, just opposite Mont Blanc.A MERLET, WE GO UP ON FOOT : From Les Houches or the South Balcony, let yourself be tempted by the ascent to the Parc de Merlet on foot. The goal is simple: signs placed halfway up the South Balcony and the ascent from the Les Houches train station via Christ-Roi will present you with a code to memorize, which will change regularly, and will allow brave customers who have decided to go up on foot to benefit from a discount at the entrance of the Park (on pronunciation of the code when purchasing the ticket). IN JULY AND AUGUST, TAKE THE SHUTTLE, FREE PARTICIPATION: The 4 parking lots represent about 150 places but are quickly saturated in July and August! The Parc de Merlet offers you the round trip by shuttle, which saves you the 6 km climb, the trouble of maneuvering and parking! You leave your vehicle on the parking spaces provided at the level of the train station of Les Houches and go to the sign indicating the departure of the shuttle. Shuttle 22 places - no reservation. This service is financed by the park, the amount of your contribution is left to your appreciation. Thank you in advance! 2022: Monday to Friday, from July 7th to August 31st.
Train station car park
Free outdoor parking in front of Les Houches train station. Authorized parking time: 24 hours.
Tourchet car park
Free outdoor parking at Tourchet. Authorized parking time: 24 hours.
SNCF station - Les Houches
Les Houches SNCF station served by the TER Mont Blanc Express lineNo ticket office at the station to buy tickets.
Aiguillette des Houches
This exceptional viewpoint located at 2285m of altitude will lead you to the doors of the natural reserve of Carlaveyron. With a magnificent and panoramic view on the Mont Blanc, this mountain rises in front of this sumptuous massif.
Date and time
- From 10/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
- From 10/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 22/04/2024
www.chamonix.com
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Open period
From 10/04 to 31/10.
Subject to snow conditions.
Contact
Phone :
04 50 55 50 62
04 50 53 00 24
Email : info@leshouches.com
Website : www.leshouches.com
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