Welcome to Chamonix – Petit Balcon Sud loop from Taconnaz

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Welcome to Chamonix – Petit Balcon Sud loop from Taconnaz

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Welcome to Chamonix – Petit Balcon Sud loop from Taconnaz

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26.3km

300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.20 km for 56 m

After 5.43 km for 71 m

After 24.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.42 km

Chamonix

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamonix for short, is a charming town at the foot of Mont Blanc and has many surprises in store for mountain lovers. Because of its favorable location in a …

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5.47 km

Monument to Jacques Balmat and Saussure

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This statue in the center of Chamonix is not always well understood. It would be easy to think that the two men were the first to climb Mont Blanc (4810m) …

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5.72 km

Welcome to Chamonix

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8.72 km

Belle Piste

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A section of trail winding beneath the imposing granite ridges of Chamonix. The trail winds through the valley, with a coniferous forest towering above you. This section offers great views …

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9.21 km

Views towards Aiguille du Dru and Aiguille Verte

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This is a great spot for admiring the granite spire of the Aiguille du Dru and the majestic Aiguille Verte beyond. One of the most iconic aiguilles in the Mont …

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11.9 km

Mountain and river views

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Nice trail along the l'Arveyron

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14.6 km

Petit Balcon Sud

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A beautiful place equipped for a quick stopover - ideal for children. Accessible from the village of Les Praz. Perfect markup without difficulty.

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20.8 km

Chamonix

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Chamonix is famous all over the world and is inevitably frequented by many people in every season. You can observe the glaciers from the center of the village: wonderful.

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26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

7.17 km

4.91 km

2.88 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

7.55 km

3.57 km

1.04 km

402 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

2°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

August 2, 2025,Vallée de Chamonix

Mountain bike ride mixing paved roads and mountain bike trails for an intermediate level

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May 17, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour vom Campingplatz Mer de Glace nach Chamonix über Les Bois, Les Praz, Les Tines und dem Lac des Gaillands

A really great mountain bike tour from the campsite to Chamonix. Some rides up and down through the forest. Otherwise always along the river. Great views of the mountains and Chamonix. A picnic break is worthwhile at the hut Le Paradis des Praz. Very idyllic there.

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