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Refuge du Col de Balme

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

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    July 19, 2021

    Hiking

    The Col de Balme refuge is a lovely refuge with a splendid view of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix valley. You can eat there (traditional soups, local dishes, and homemade desserts) and spend the night. There's also a small, freely accessible fountain outside the refuge for refilling your water bottles.
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    May 8, 2019

    Mountain biking

    The Col de Balme at 2,195 meters is a pass between Switzerland and France.
    The pass is located between the peaks of Tête de Balme and Les Grandes Otanes.
    Who makes the tour Mt. Blanc eventually comes past the pass.
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    September 15, 2021

    Hiking

    The Col de Balme is a 2203 m above sea level. M. high Saumpass over the Alps. The border between France and Switzerland runs at the top of the pass. …
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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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    15.9km

    07:55

    1,300m

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

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