Hike to Col de Balme from Charamillon cable car
Description
Pass linking France and Switzerland. Particularly beautiful views of the Mont Blanc range, Chamonix valley and Swiss Alps. Alpine pasture in operation.
At the top of the Charamillon gondola, leave the intermediate station on the left, go past the bottom of the ski lift, cross the Charamillon torrent: climb to the right in a large alpine combe amid rhododendrons to reach the pass near the Sources de l'Arve. The chairlift station is on the right.
Ascent 1h10
Further information available from the Tourist Office or the Office de Haute-Montagne and in our trail guide.
Please note: Trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you set off.
Technical informations
3.8 km
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min. 99999 m
350 m
350 m
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Public : Suitable for beginners | ||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Col de Balme
The Col de Balme is located on the border between France and Switzerland, between the Chamonix Valley and the Trient Valley. It culminates at 2 191 m.In summer, the Col de Balme is used by many hikers doing the Tour du Mont-Blanc. This pass is directly accessible on foot from the village of Le Tour, or via the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ski lifts, which are open in summer for hiking.
Télécabine de Vallorcine
The Vallorcine cable car takes you to 2270m between the French and Swiss side of the mountain.
Refuge du Col de Balme
Situé à la frontière Franco-suisse. Vieux chalet rénové.
Date and time
- From 10/06/2024 to 10/09/2024
- From 10/06/2025 to 10/09/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 23/04/2024
www.chamonix.com
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Reception conditions for animals
Dogs are not permitted in the Nature Reserve Les Aiguilles Rouges.
Open period
From 10/06 to 10/09.
Depending on lift openings.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 53 22 08
Email : ohm-info@chamoniarde.com
Website : www.chamoniarde.com/
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