Where will you find this route?

• Walker’s Haute Route (main trail)

• Tour du Mont Blanc (alternative route)

Trail Description: From the Le Tour village, the path climbs up through the open ski area on a combination of graded track and single trail. The hiking route has its own trail to avoid the downhill mountain bike track which shares the Le Tour ski area in the summer. Col de Balme is the border between France and Switzerland and a magnificent spot for a break to enjoy views of the Chamonix Valley. This route is the most direct to reach Col de Balme from the Chamonix Valley.

*Please note that the description is written from an;

• Eastward hiking perspective for the Walker’s Haute Route

• Clockwise hiking perspective for the Tour du Mont Blanc

Difficulty: Combination of easy hiking and mountain trails.

Are there any other route options? Yes, there are two;

1. Posettes Trail diverts at Argentiere/Tre le Champ and rejoins near Col de Balme; and

2. Glacier du Tour Trail diverts at Charamillion and rejoins at Col de Balme.

Transport Shortcuts:

• Gondola between Le Tour and Charamillion

• Chairlift between Charamillion and Autannes Chair Top