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Sentier Balcon & Lac du Pys

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Charbonnel Group

A true balcony over the alpine glaciers

Hiking Moderate

Distance
15 km
Ascent
545 m
Descent
547 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
12˚
Sentier Balcon & Lac du Pys Map

ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | ESPAÑOL

Description

EN:

Affordable route with outstanding views over Haute Maurienne Alps area crossing pastures and passing by quiet little mountains lakes.

FR:

Itinéraire abordable mais très panoramique depuis le premier instant. Des petits lacs dans les alpages avec des dizaines de glaciers au fond. Simplement magnifique !

ES:

Ruta completamente panorámica y asequible a través de pastos alpinos y rebaños hasta un bonito y tranquilo lago de montaña.

More info and additional pictures here: https://www.nevasport.com/eMotion365/art/61096/vacaciones-valdIsere-alpes-en-verano/

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between May and September

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque
  • Wild flowers
  • Family friendly

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