Vallon de l'Ormente – La Balme Refuge loop from La Côte-d'Aime
Vallon de l'Ormente – La Balme Refuge loop from La Côte-d'Aime
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Vallon de l'Ormente – La Balme Refuge loop from La Côte-d'Aime
06:08
14.9km
920m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. 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: April 17, 2026
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 8.35 km for 1.07 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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682 m
Vallon de l'Ormente
Highlight • Gorge
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Tip by
5.59 km
La Motta Se
Ruins
6.96 km
Refuge de Presset
Alpine Hut
10.7 km
La Balme Refuge
Highlight • Restaurant
refuge-balme-tarentaise.fr
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Tip by
14.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.75 km
5.86 km
1.32 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.82 km
4.65 km
2.47 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,470 m)
Lowest point (1,580 m)
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Weather
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Sunday 17 May
5°C
-2°C
64 %
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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h
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