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17.453mi
Distance
7h1m
Duration
+6575ft
Elevation gain
-7552ft
Elevation loss
Hard
Level

Rando_Balcon_MC

Route details

2.49mph
Speed
3300 kcal
Calories burned
15.3%
Avg grade
Point to point
Route type
3173ft
Min altitude
8173ft
Max altitude
Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 17.453mi starting from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie. The hike does not return to the trailhead and ends near 410 Route De La Gare, 74310 Les Houches, France. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 7h1m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 6575ft and an elevation loss of 7552ft.

Route profile

6575ft
Elevation gain
7552ft
Elevation loss
3173ft
Min altitude
8173ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: 115 Chemin Des Grands Bois, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.98301, 6.9256 / 45°58'58'' N, 6°55'32'' E

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Caution: May Cross Private Property

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Safety Notice

Trail and road conditions may change without notice due to weather, construction, or other factors. Always verify current conditions before heading out. You are responsible for your own safety — follow local signage, obey traffic laws, and use your best judgment on the trail.