La Balme return
Montagny, Aux alentours Hiking itinerary
Route
:
Aller / Retour
Daily duration (minutes)
:
120
Distance (km)
:
4
Route
:
326
Level bue - easy

Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
Car park at the entrance to the village of La Thuile
- Environment :
- Mountain location
Informations
- SITRA services :
- Route
- Route 1350
- Parking :
- Car park
- SITRA services :
- Services
Informations
La Balme return
Rue au bourgeois
Parking entrée du Village
La Thuile
73350
Montagny
Phone : +33 4 79 55 03 77
Presentation
Itinerary: Take the dirt road for few meters and then through the forest to arrive at la Balme, mountain pasture. On your way you will cross an oratory (Pylagoran) which has been built to protect the inhabitants against the falling rocks from the mountain.
Security
Take the weather forecast before leaving.
Don’t forget to drink to eat and have a break.
Equipment
Equip yourself with good shoes and clothes well suited for mountains.
Carry IGN map. This map is provided for information purposes only.
Good behaviour
Stay on track.
Respect the environment .
Be careful with herds, keep your dog on leash.
Be careful with your waste, bring it back with you.
Take the weather forecast before leaving.
Don’t forget to drink to eat and have a break.
Equipment
Equip yourself with good shoes and clothes well suited for mountains.
Carry IGN map. This map is provided for information purposes only.
Good behaviour
Stay on track.
Respect the environment .
Be careful with herds, keep your dog on leash.
Be careful with your waste, bring it back with you.
OuverturesAll year round daily.
Hike possible to do with snowshoes in winter.
Hike possible to do with snowshoes in winter.
To know
Topos pas à pasDeparture: La Thuile
1/ Take the road suitable for vehicles, then the path through the woods to reach La Balme.
2/ Return via the same route.
1/ Take the road suitable for vehicles, then the path through the woods to reach La Balme.
2/ Return via the same route.
Alerte visiteursThis hike is accessible with a dog, but we advise you to keep your dog on a lead throughout the entire route. This helps to protect wildlife, preserve flora and ensure the peace and quiet of other hikers.
Pics
Pics
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