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Merlet Descent (Petit Balcon Sud in Chamonix)
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Merlet Descent (Petit Balcon Sud in Chamonix)
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Merlet Descent (Petit Balcon Sud in Chamonix)
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William Cook
August 22, 2023
Mountain biking
The descent of Merlet from Petit Balcon is a classic Chamonix singletrack route, descending from the slopes above Les Pèlerins, through tight tree-lined switchbacks, back down to the valley.
The trail is steep, steep and technical. It features passages with rocky descents, sections covered in roots, as well as a significant level of exposure and commitment in certain places, with crucial difficult parts. This trail is intended for experienced riders, adequately equipped and with solid experience. The rewards of this trail are immense, both fluid and technical, with incredible views of the Bossons glacier and the Mont Blanc massif.
The trail is steep, steep and technical. It features passages with rocky descents, sections covered in roots, as well as a significant level of exposure and commitment in certain places, with crucial difficult parts. This trail is intended for experienced riders, adequately equipped and with solid experience. The rewards of this trail are immense, both fluid and technical, with incredible views of the Bossons glacier and the Mont Blanc massif.
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This difficult 7.9-mile mountain bike trail from Chamonix to Les Houches offers technical riding and stunning Mont Blanc views.
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Distance 3.04 km
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 450 m
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