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15.243mi
Distance
7h57m
Duration
+4957ft
Elevation gain
-2697ft
Elevation loss
Strenuous
Level

J1 houches balme

Route details

1.92mph
Speed
3682 kcal
Calories burned
9.5%
Avg grade
Point to point
Route type
3297ft
Min altitude
5584ft
Max altitude
Technicity: Technical Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 15.243mi starting from Les Houches, Haute-Savoie. The hike does not return to the trailhead and ends near 74170, Les Contamines-Montjoie, Haute-Savoie, France. This hike is rated as strenuous, plan for about 7h57m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 4957ft and an elevation loss of 2697ft.

Route profile

4957ft
Elevation gain
2697ft
Elevation loss
3297ft
Min altitude
5584ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: 81 Rue De L'église, 74310 Les Houches, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.89053, 6.79859 / 45°53'25'' N, 6°47'54'' E

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Caution: May Cross Private Property

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Safety Notice

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