Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Grand Balcon Sud

1.8 mi
one way
1,482 ft
climb
6,975 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Grand Balcon Sud is a 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Réserve naturelle des Aiguilles rouges. It runs between about 6,080 ft and 6,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,480 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Argentière, about 1.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguillette d'Argentiere, Le Béchar and Tête sur les Lacs. Cascade de Bérard is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac Chéserys and Camping du Glacier D'Argentiere are within about 6 miles. There are 25 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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