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Refuge du col de Balme

Trient

The Col de Balme refuge is located on the French-Swiss border between Trient and Vallorcine. 

Hikers from all walks of life are welcome, whether you are stopping off for a Sunday stroll or for a stage of the famous Tour du Mont-Blanc, the team looks forward to welcoming you in the summer months. 
 
  • Traditional soups
  • Local dishes
  • Home-made desserts
  • Hot drinks
  • Cold drinks
  • Pancakes

Information

Services

  • Terrace
  • High-altitude restaurant

Bars and clubs

  • Buvette

Contact

Refuge du col de Balme

Henri Lapeyrere

+33 6 07 06 16 30

henri.lapeyrere@gmail.com

https://www.refugeducoldebalme.com/

Col de balme
1929 Col de Balme (Trient)


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Location / Access

GPS coordinates :
46.02672203160413, 6.970074176788331

Altitude :
2190 m

Environment :
Mountain

Access :
From Le Tour (France)

  • About 1h40 on a good path through Charamillon
  • About 10 minutes from the Col de Balme chairlift


Access from Trient (Switzerland)
  • About 3h from Le Peuty
  • Follow Col de Balme, Les Tseppes then by the Pas du mouton and follow the western slopes of the Pointe du Van and the Croix de Fer. After about 1 km, the path branches off to Col de Balme via Vallorcine or Arolette. Follow Arolette to reach the col de Balme, from Arolette there are two alternatives: either via L'Aiguillette or directly down to the col de Balme.

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