View from Sur Cou – Balme Chalet loop from Le Chesnet

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View from Sur Cou – Balme Chalet loop from Le Chesnet

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View from Sur Cou – Balme Chalet loop from Le Chesnet

03:25

8.95km

610m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.00 km

View from Sur Cou

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view on Geneva, including the Lake

Tip by

4.95 km

Col de Sur Cou

Mountain Pass

5.86 km

Balme Chalet

Highlight • Mountain Hut

8.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

4.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,160 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 27, 2022,Pointe sur Cou

Pointe de Cou from Le Chesnet via the promontory on the way up and the Chalet de Balme on the way back.

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May 4, 2024,Sur Cou loop from aint-Sixt

Embark on a family hike to Col de Cou in Haute-Savoie for stunning views. Wind through alpine meadows, enjoy diverse flora and fauna, and reach the summit for panoramic vistas of the French Alps. Perfect for all ages, this adventure promises unforgettable moments amidst nature's beauty.