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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Lacs des Chéserys – Grand Balcon Sud Trail loop from Col des Montets

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Lacs des Chéserys – Grand Balcon Sud Trail loop from Col des Montets

Hard

4.6

(5)

72

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Lacs des Chéserys – Grand Balcon Sud Trail loop from Col des Montets

05:20

10.4km

820m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.68 km for 54 m

After 3.50 km for 257 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

155 m

Trélechamps

Highlight • Settlement

2

2.56 km

Aiguillette d'Argentière

Highlight • Climb

The aiguillette d'Argentière amazes with its rather unique look. It is a fairly famous climbing spot.

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3

2.60 km

Ladder climb

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5

4.52 km

Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc

Highlight • Trail

When you're just below Lac Blanc on the Tour du Pays du Mont Blanc trail, prepare yourself for one of the most visually striking segments of the trip. As you …

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6

4.87 km

Lacs des Chéserys

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This series of small, very cold lakes is less well known, but perhaps even prettier than their neighbor, Lac Blanc. Access is a bit technical!

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7

4.92 km

Lacs des Chéserys

Highlight • Lake

The Chéserys lakes form a group of small alpine lakes that offer an absolutely incredible panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif.

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8

6.04 km

Grand Balcon Sud Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The large south balcony is one of those incredible paths: you move between the rocks enjoying exceptional panoramas. Hard to beat !

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9.21 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

276 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.86 km

196 m

145 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,210 m)

Lowest point (1,410 m)

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