5 km away
Brévent - Pormenaz Loop
There's life beyond the South and North Balcony trails—explore this amazing loop!
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
Mont Lachat: Col voza: col de la forclaz
Chamonix
Long run on les houche ridgeline
Trail Running Extreme
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 999 m
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's not remote, it features high exposure and is typically done in May, June, July, August, September and November. From a low point of 999 m to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 18 km, 1504 vertical metres of ascent and 1504 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Really wicked running up to mont lachat from les houces, then rolling descent to col de voza, steady uphill till prarion lift before technical incline till summit of Le prarion. Steep and technical descent to col de la forclaz before return through les houches to start at church
Difficulty
Extreme
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
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- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 0 m
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- Distance
- 45 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
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- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
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- Distance
- 89 km
- Ascent
- 6.3 km
- Descent
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Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
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A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
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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
7.5 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
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23 Km du Mont-blanc
le cross du Mont-blanc
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 733 m
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