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Steph Lightfoot
October 18, 2021
Hiking
A classic trail in the Chamonix valley — worth adding to your list. The Balcon Nord connects the Plan de l'Aiguille to the Montenvers station. Breathtaking views of the valley, needles and glaciers in all directions!
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•Rainer
September 11, 2020
Hiking
An incredibly beautiful tour between the middle station of the Aguille du Midi cable car (Plan du Midi) in Chamonix and Montenvers. You should definitely include the detour via Signal, …
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•oscargynko
July 27, 2024
Hiking
A great route, usually from Plan de la Aiguille to Montenvers.
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Best routes to Grand Balcon Nord Trail
4.8
(57)
935
hikers
21.3km
09:57
1,420m
1,420m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
4.7
(20)
196
hikers
17.6km
08:43
1,310m
1,310m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
4.8
(140)
2,226
hikers
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
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Distance 1.21 km
Uphill 80 m
Downhill 90 m
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