Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Passage du Balais

1.6 mi
one way: 1,591 ft
climb: 6,520 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Passage du Balais is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,650 ft and 6,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,590 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. 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 Saint-Alban-des-Villards, about 1.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Grand Jarnalet, Pointe de la Lavoire and Pic de Fremezan ou de Frumezan. For camping, Camping GCU de Saint-Colomban-des-Villards and Camping Saint-Colomban are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Passage du Balais for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.