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Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Mer de Glace from the Signal loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace

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Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Mer de Glace from the Signal loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace

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Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Mer de Glace from the Signal loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace

04:04

10.2km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.80 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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292 m

Glaciers Café (Montenvers)

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The lights are more beautiful in the afternoon.

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435 m

Montenvers Trail

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A wonderful trail, very close to Montenvers.

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478 m

This epic trail leaves from Montenvers-Mer de Glace station. It forms a superb track which alternates between rolling earth single tracks and technical passages in the middle of the scree. Some sections are quite narrow and require extra attention to foot placement. Enjoy it, the segment is exceptional and the view absolutely magnificent.

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1.84 km

Mer de Glace from the Signal

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Very beautiful view on the Mer de Glace, as well as on the valley of Chamonix. About 45 minutes from Montenvers station.

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1.95 km

Grand Balcon Nord

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route advises towards icy lake and splendid view from all sides

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4.37 km

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

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A classic trail in the Chamonix valley — worth adding to your list. The Balcon Nord connects the Plan de l'Aiguille to the Montenvers station. Breathtaking views of the valley, needles and glaciers in all directions!

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5.68 km

North Balcony

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One of the must-do hikes in Chamonix, with breathtaking views of the valley, the Mer de Glace, the Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.

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10.1 km

View of the Mer de Glace

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Here there is a hotel, a train station and a cable car. Excursion destination with a magnificent view of the glacier.

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10.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

272 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

272 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,200 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

9°C

2°C

0 %

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Comments

August 1, 2024,Mer de Glace zum Plan de L'AIGUILLE am Mont Blanc Massiv 🇨🇵🏔😍

Today I did an AMAZING tour on the Mont Blanc mountain range. 🏔I can't stop being amazed. 😍😍😍🏔🏔🏔👌👍💯

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August 24, 2022,Chamonix - Plan de l’aiguille / Montenvers Mer de glace

Via the Aiguille du Midi cable car. Stop at the Plan de l'Aiguille for the start of the hike.

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October 11, 2025,L’aiguille du Midi la Mer de glace

Discover the Aiguille du Midi, the Sea of Ice, starting on Relive! relive.com/view/v7O9gd4XJLq

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July 25, 2025,🎼Been down that rocky route🎶😂😂😂

In the high mountains, you shouldn't force your luck. Not even the good weather.
And sometimes you're happy when everything works out... without any pressure 😂

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June 12, 2025,Plan de l'Aiguille - Lac bleu - Blick auf Mer de Glace und Grandes Jorasses - Montenvers

In the Lac Bleu area, the paths were often still buried under snowfields.

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August 5, 2022,Grand Balcon Nord

Plan D'aguille to Montenvers along Grand Balcon Nord

June 12, 2025,Plan de L'aiguille - Grand Balcon Nord - Montentvers

A dreamy trail. Take the lift to the mid-station of the Aiguille de Midi cable car. The trail passes the Refuge du Plan de l'Aiguille, a must-see restaurant. The trail ends at the Gare du Montenvers Mer de Glace cog railway station, from where you can return to Charmonix.

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Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Mer de Glace from the Signal loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace

Glaciers Café (Montenvers)

Montenvers Trail

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

Mer de Glace from the Signal

Grand Balcon Nord

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

North Balcony

View of the Mer de Glace

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