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Refuge de la Balme

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Backcountry Hut
5,597 ftElevation

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Refuge de la Balme is a mountain hut in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at about 5,600 ft (1,706 m) above sea level. It is inside Réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie. Trails within about a mile include Les Contamines – Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and Tour du Beaufortain. The nearest town is Les Contamines-Montjoie, about 4.5 miles south of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguilles de la Pennaz, Tête de la Cicle and Aiguille de Roselette. Cascade de Combe Noire is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac and Camping du Pontet are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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5,597 ft elevation

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Refuge de la Balme

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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