Walker's Haute Route
OSM map layer · LineString
46.00, 6.95 · rel 6447537
46.00, 6.95 · rel 6447537
WHR Stage 2.1 Argentiere – Col de Balme
8,2 km from start to finish .
Haute-Savoie · 46.00°N ·
6.95°E
8,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
Jean-Esteril et Isabella Charlet-Straton
Attraction ·
56 m off route
8,2 km
100%
Armand Charlet
Attraction ·
62 m off route
8,2 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
WHR Stage 2.1 Argentiere – Col de Balme is 8.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, WHR Stage 2.1 Argentiere – Col de Balme takes approximately 2h 2min to complete.
No, WHR Stage 2.1 Argentiere – Col de Balme is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
WHR Stage 2.1 Argentiere – Col de Balme starts near coordinates 45.9842, 6.9269.
WHR Stage 2.1 Argentiere – Col de Balme is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.