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Refuge du Col de Balme – Col de Balme loop from Argentière

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Refuge du Col de Balme – Col de Balme loop from Argentière

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Refuge du Col de Balme – Col de Balme loop from Argentière

02:22

19.1km

960m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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467 m

Bike repair shop in Argentière

Highlight • Rest Area

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Chamonix, Col des Montets, Col de la Forclaz, Martigny 2023_06_11
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2.05 km

Montroc

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3.28 km

Le Tour, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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An idyllic area of Chamonix in the valley after Argentière. A charming place home to the Col de Balme chairlift.

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7.01 km

Col des Posettes

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The Col des Posettes is a classic of the Mont-Blanc Massif. It is situated at the eastern end of the Chamonix valley, after an 8km climb from Argentière on a …

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7.51 km

Posettes Pass

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Let's not be afraid of words, the Col des Posettes is a trail-running paradise. It is not for nothing that the runners of the UTMB (Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc) like …

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9.90 km

Breathtaking view of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Summit

It's just gigantic if you can enjoy this view at once after a long climb!
Definitely a highlight of the Tour de Montblanc.

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10.2 km

Refuge du Col de Balme

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The Col de Balme refuge is a lovely refuge with a splendid view of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix valley. You can eat there (traditional soups, local dishes, and homemade …

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10.2 km

Col de Balme

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This is a superb pass that marks the border between Switzerland and France, at 2,190 meters above sea level. View of Mont Blanc, the Chamonix Valley and the Aiguillettes des Posettes, among others.

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19.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

5.41 km

972 m

234 m

188 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

6.07 km

347 m

214 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Refuge du Col de Balme – Col de Balme loop from Argentière

Bike repair shop in Argentière

Montroc

Le Tour, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Col des Posettes

Posettes Pass

Breathtaking view of Mont Blanc

Refuge du Col de Balme

Col de Balme

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