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Col de Balme

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    Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    July 19, 2021

    Hiking

    This is a superb pass that marks the border between Switzerland and France, at 2,190 meters above sea level. View of Mont Blanc, the Chamonix Valley and the Aiguillettes des Posettes, among others.
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    August 31, 2021

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    From Col de Balme, 2,191 m, you have a great view of the Mont Blanc massif. Here is a Refuge du Col de Balme. Many hiking trails start from here, e.g. to the Tete de Balme, Alquillette des Posettes or the Refuge Albert 1er.
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    September 14, 2022

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    The journey up paid off. Food available from 11:00-14:00.
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    1. Refuge du Col de Balme et Lac d'Emosson - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Loop

    15.4km

    07:40

    1,220m

    1,230m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,220 m

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    Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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