Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc
Ain, France
Loop trail in Ain, France. Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 551 ft (168 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 45 min
- High point
- 4,190 ft (1,277 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Hut: Grange à Lucien 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Trailhead 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Hut: La Ferme de Retord 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Spring 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc
How long is Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc?
Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 45 min. It climbs 551 ft (168 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,190 ft (1,277 m).
How hard is Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc shaded?
Mostly exposed (21% under trees).
What can you do on Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc?
Best for Cross-country skiing.
Is this a good week for Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc
- liaison Bauche-Charmette Ain · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Le Tour des Fermes Ain · Easy · 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- La Vézéronce Ain · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- liaison Grange Charpy Ain · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Le Tour de Retord Ain · Hard · 14.2 mi (22.9 km)
- La Ronde des Plans Ain · Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Parcours VTT 12 vert - Les balcons des Plans - Espace FFC Ain Forestière Ain · Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Le Tour de Retord Ain · Hard · 11 mi (17.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap