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Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Vue sur la Mer de Glace loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace

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Bonneville
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Vue sur la Mer de Glace loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace

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Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Vue sur la Mer de Glace loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace

02:14

5.07km

290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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89 m

EstacionTrenMontenvers

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The famous Montenvers cog railway climbs (and descends) here.

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373 m

Glaciers Café (Montenvers)

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The lights are more beautiful in the afternoon.

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516 m

Montenvers Trail

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A wonderful trail, very close to Montenvers.

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559 m

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

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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. …

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1.88 km

Grand Balcon Nord

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route advises towards icy lake and splendid view from all sides

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4.50 km

Ruins of an old shepherd's hut

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4.79 km

Glaciorium

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Small booth with explanations about the formation of glaciers, with a short video.

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4.97 km

View of the Mer de Glace

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At the end of the large Balcon Nord is the Montenvers - Mer de Glace station. The station offers a magnificent view of the glacial tongue which flows into the valley.

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5.07 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.49 km

388 m

192 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

374 m

185 m

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Highest point (2,200 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

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