Refuge du Col de Balme et Lac d'Emosson - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Loop
Refuge du Col de Balme et Lac d'Emosson - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Loop
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Refuge du Col de Balme et Lac d'Emosson - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Loop
07:40
15.4km
1,220m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 5, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 906 m for 2.55 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.38 km
Glacier du Tour
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7.06 km
Breathtaking view of Mont Blanc
Highlight • Summit
Definitely a highlight of the Tour de Montblanc.
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7.28 km
Col de Balme
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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7.33 km
Refuge du Col de Balme
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9.63 km
Posettes Pass
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11.1 km
Aiguillette des Posettes
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15.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.42 km
2.45 km
2.36 km
946 m
172 m
Surfaces
14.7 km
258 m
232 m
135 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,510 m)
Lowest point (1,460 m)
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Sunday 24 May
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Trail Reviews
Follwing the recommendation of @Rémi Alex we took the extra loop to refuge Albert 1er (thanks for the tip here, too) with magnificent views to Mont Blanc and the other peaks. Being so close to the Glacier (at least what is left) was pretty fascinating. We could even see the refuge of @Grace and @Carola Groeneveld. These two I would meet the next day again to hike on the other side of the vally. Exciting.