Uphill
782m
Length
14km
Duration
6h
Elev gain
782m
Departing from Montenvers station, accessible by train from Chamonix, here is a round trip on the Grand Balcon Nord.
Superb views of the Mer de Glace, the Aiguille du Midi and the Chamonix valley.
Note that this is quite a busy route.
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Map and elevation
Elevation
13.5km
1901m
Highest point
2288m
Downhill
782m
Lowest point
1901m
Route type
There and back
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Getting there
Departure of the hike at Montenvers station, accessible by train from Chamonix.
About this trail
Eat and Stay
Several options lie at the start of the trail, next to the railway station.
Dogs
Authorised on a leash
Equipment
Season
From May to September
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