Grand Balcon Nord
Packed with incredible views—likely the best bang-for-your-buck hike in Chamonix!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 186 m
- Descent
- 587 m
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Packed with incredible views—likely the best bang-for-your-buck hike in Chamonix!
Difficult Hiking
A classic ridge traverse along 2 prominent and famous peaks.
Difficult Hiking
A pleasant hike with views of the Mont Blanc Massif
Moderate Hiking
A hike beginning with easy trails and ending by scrambling to a summit.
Extreme Hiking
A serene glacier hike to a beautiful high mountain hut
Severe Hiking
Discover Europe's largest limestone pavement formation ("désert de Platé")
Severe Hiking
Scramble/climb up a relatively technical ascent to the top of Pointe Percée.
Extreme Hiking
A classic lake and summit combination.
Severe Hiking
Visit an alpine lake before discovering one of France's 17 "Grand Sites de France," the glacial cirque of Fer à Cheval.
Difficult Hiking
Beautiful loop with enough alternatives to fit any hiker's taste and endurance
Severe Hiking
Mingle with Tour du Mont Blanc hikers before going off on less travelled trails.
Severe Hiking
An accessible summit and lake combination.
Difficult Hiking
Challenging alpine hike that summits Mont Buet along with other nearby peaks.
Extreme Hiking
You can't call yourself a local until you've climbed this peak.
Extreme Hiking
A challenging loop showcasing the diversity of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
Severe Hiking
An accessible and beautifully-situated high mountain hut with a number of approaches.
Difficult Hiking