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

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Grand Balcon Nord – Vue sur la Mer de Glace loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace
03:35
5.13 mi
1,750 ft
1,750 ft
Expert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the Tour is accessible with public transport.

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

163 yd in total

Waypoints

Montenvers - Mer de GlaceGet Directions

Train Station
100 yd

Vue sur la Mer de Glace

Hiking Highlight

0.98 mi

Glacier Cave

Hiking Highlight

1.08 mi

Grotte de glace

Hiking Highlight

1.08 mi

Abstieg zur Eishöhle im Gletscher

Hiking Highlight (Segment)

2.59 mi

Panorama du grand balcon nord

Hiking Highlight

3.11 mi

Mer de Glace depuis le Signal

Hiking Highlight

3.55 mi

Grand Balcon Nord

Hiking Highlight

4.82 mi

Vieux bâtiments

Hiking Highlight

5.13 mi

Montenvers - Mer de Glace

Train Station

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Waytypes & Surfaces

Alpine Hiking Path: 163 yd
Mountain Hiking Path: 3.23 mi
Hiking Path: 0.94 mi
Path: 0.88 mi
Alpine: 163 yd
Natural: 3.71 mi
Unpaved: 428 yd
Gravel: 383 yd
Paved: 0.86 mi
Unknown: < 109 yd

Tour Profile

Highest Point7,300 ft
Lowest Point5,775 ft

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