Grand Balcon Nord Trail
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 159 out of 160 hikers
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hiking Routes to Grand Balcon Nord Trail
- Intermediate
4.9
(83)
1,603
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Refuge du Plan de l'Aiguille loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace04:32
11.5km
450m
Intermediate4.9
(21)
144
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Residence Grand Roc02:26
5.67km
320m
Expert4.8
(43)
755
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Mer de Glace from the Signal loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi09:02
19.5km
1,360m
Tips
This epic trail leaves from Montenvers-Mer de Glace station. It forms a superb track which alternates between rolling earth single tracks and technical passages in the middle of the scree. Some sections are quite narrow and require extra attention to foot placement. Enjoy it, the segment is exceptional and the view absolutely magnificent.
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•April 8, 2024
A detour that is definitely worth it! With a bit of luck, someone in a flight suit will pass by at insane speed, the jump from the Aguille Du Midi almost 2000 m higher.
translated by•September 11, 2020
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Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hiking Routes to Grand Balcon Nord Trail
- Intermediate
4.9
(83)
1,603
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Refuge du Plan de l'Aiguille loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace04:32
11.5km
450m
Intermediate4.9
(21)
144
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Residence Grand Roc02:26
5.67km
320m
Expert4.8
(43)
755
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Mer de Glace from the Signal loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi09:02
19.5km
1,360m
Information
- Distance935 m
- Uphill20 m
- Downhill190 m
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