4.7 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
Starting small (to be grown)
Chamonix
Les Houches
Connecting a few routes to build a big one
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 849 m
- Descent
- 848 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 818 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 818 m to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 15 km, 849 vertical metres of ascent and 848 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Not too tough a climb to start but a demanding descent down to Servoz, loads the legs well. Climb back to Les Houches is not too demanding either.
Difficulty
Moderate
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
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7.3 km away
Kv du Mont-Blanc
le kilomètre vertical de Chamonix
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 0 m
7.3 km away
42 km du Mont-Blanc
Epreuve reine de l'événement
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 45 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
7.3 km away
Duo Etoilé
La course nocturne en binome
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
7.3 km away
90 km du Mont-Blanc
La plus longue coure du Marathon
Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 89 km
- Ascent
- 6.3 km
- Descent
- 6.3 km
7.5 km away
Le Petit Tour de Chamonix
An amazing way to see some of the best view in Chamonix on foot.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
7.9 km away
Petit Balcon Loop
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
8.1 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
8.1 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
8.2 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
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