Les Grands and Col de Balme
Region: Valais
DIFFICULTY
2/3
TECHNICALITY
2/3
POPULARITY
2/3
The beautiful Trient Valley was carved out by the retreating glacier, and this run gives you a full tour of all it left behind. This route starts up the gentle “Sentier du Bisse,” an old railway line from the 1800s that was used to transport glacial ice to restaurants in Paris. On the other side, you’ll climb steeply up the slope before contouring around to Col de Balme. This run is varied and adventurous and offers fantastic views of the Trient Glacier.
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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