Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier Balcon

3.4 mi
one way
1,111 ft
climb
8,854 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier Balcon is a 3.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national de la Vanoise (cœur). It runs between about 8,110 ft and 8,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,110 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Bonneval-sur-Arc, about 2.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ouille des Reys, L'Ouille Noire and Pointe des Arses. Cascade des Échos and Cascade de Glace are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Grange du Traverole and Les Richardes 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 Sentier Balcon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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