Parnal Rock – Balme Chalet loop from Le Chesnet
Parnal Rock – Balme Chalet loop from Le Chesnet
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Parnal Rock – Balme Chalet loop from Le Chesnet
03:41
8.41km
690m
Hiking
Hard hike. 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 19, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 3.48 km for 469 m
After 4.09 km for 20 m
After 4.25 km for 469 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.02 km
Parnal Rock
Highlight • Summit
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Tip by
4.62 km
Col du Freu
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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Tip by
5.95 km
Balme Chalet
Highlight • Mountain Hut
8.41 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.94 km
2.17 km
1.23 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.50 km
959 m
894 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,820 m)
Lowest point (1,160 m)
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Weather
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Monday 18 May
15°C
4°C
22 %
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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h
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