Le Balcon des Plans
- 5.7 mi
- loop
- 721 ft
- climb
- 3,967 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Le Balcon des Plans is a 5.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,390 ft and 3,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Le Grand-Abergement, about 2.2 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt du Nû, La Chèvre and Crêt Fury. For camping, Aire naturelle de camping Les Plans d'Hotonnes and Le camping des Granges are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Le Balcon des Plans for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
