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Mer de Glace from the Signal – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi

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Mer de Glace from the Signal – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi

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Mer de Glace from the Signal – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi

08:55

18.9km

1,300m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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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 10.5 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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349 m

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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10.3 km

Le signal, panoramic view

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The climb is not easy. Lots of rocks and it's slippery. But perfect for trail running downhill 😁.
The signal offers a magnificent view of the Mont-Blanc massif.

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10.4 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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10.9 km

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

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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. …

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12.2 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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18.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

1.72 km

611 m

434 m

338 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

808 m

785 m

685 m

293 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,200 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

21°C

7°C

60 %

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Mer de Glace from the Signal – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi

Ausstellungsgondel Chamonix

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

Le signal, panoramic view

Mer de Glace from the Signal

Grand Balcon Nord Trail

View of the Mer de Glace

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