60 m away
Young Race Marathon
Une course dédiée aux jeunes !
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 911 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Grand Balcon Sud
Brévent/Flégère
Chamonix
The premier balcony trail of the region with sensational views of the Mont Blanc range.
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 718 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
Run along the premier balcony trail of the region, the Grand Balcon Sud. The run follows sections of the famous Chamonix race routes; UTMB®, Chamonix Marathon and Trail des Aiguilles Rouges. After a steep climb, you’ll be treated to sensational views of the Mont Blanc range. The Planpraz cable car speeds you back down to the valley floor at the end of the day - or descend at Flégère for a shorter run. This is a superb run on a clear day! Check out Run the Alps trip options here: https://runthealps.com
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Difficulty
Difficult
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
1.2 km away
Swiss Side Loop
From Le Tour, visit Trient and return along the CCC/UTMB course before discovering the Posettes ridgeline.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
7.1 km away
Petit Balcon Sud Loop
A short loop on one of the best sections of the Petit Balcon Sud trail.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
7.2 km away
South Balcony Tour
Link four lakes together while enjoying the view of the Chamonix valley.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
8.7 km away
Les Bois
The easiest trail run in Chamonix.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
8.7 km away
Mini Cross
Le mini cross est un petit trail pour les plus jeunes, de 800m à 3km en fonction des catégories.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 15 m
8.7 km away
23 Km du Mont-blanc
le cross du Mont-blanc
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 733 m
8.8 km away
10 km du Mont-Blanc
La course format 10k de l'événement
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 297 m
- Descent
- 297 m
8.9 km away
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
9.1 km away
North Balcony
Enjoy the open vistas of the north balcony between Montenvers and Plan de l'Aiguille on vintage Chamonix trails.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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Guidebooks in this area
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