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Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Two runners on trail looks out at Mountain View
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners hike up hill towards col
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Mountain refuge with mountains in background with clouds and morning light
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Two runners on trail looks out at Mountain View
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners hike up hill towards col
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Mountain refuge with mountains in background with clouds and morning light
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Two runners on trail looks out at Mountain View
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
2 runners hike up hill towards col
Photo – Toni Spasenoski
Mountain refuge with mountains in background with clouds and morning light

Col de Salenton

Region: Upper Chamonix

DIFFICULTY
3/3
TECHNICALITY
2/3
POPULARITY
3/3

This entire route follows trails through nature reserves, so you’re likely to see marmots, ibex, and even bearded vultures.

Bonus KMs and Bailouts

The bonus kilometers offer big rewards, so try to include them if you have time!
Note that not every run has a bailout. But if a run does, we’ve included the download below.

Additional Information

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