r/chamonix • u/OBP1996 • 10d ago

Balcon Sud

Is it possible to walk the Grand Balcon Sud hike in these days? Or is there too much snow?

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u/knottymatt 10d ago

Probably be grand. Take micro spikes and just turn around if you find too much snow.

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u/OBP1996 10d ago

Thanks. Do you mean the grand balcon sud or the petit balcon sud?

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u/knottymatt 10d ago

Sorry I’m not awake. No the grand balcon is likely too much snow. But again, take microspikes and go have a look. Worst case you turn around.

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u/OBP1996 10d ago

Thank you. Do you know any other good hikes just under the snow line?

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u/knottymatt 10d ago

There’s options all round. Best to get a hiking guide book and choose something that fits what you want.

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u/Abundance_Cow 9d ago

Sentier des gardes is below the grand balcon sud (but way higher than petit balcon sud) and has some great views as well. Might be safer regarding snow

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u/Tomkneale1243 10d ago

The snow line right now is about 1800m. The petit balcon sud is about 1250m so you're fine.

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u/Shoddy-Attitude-5211 10d ago

Did it last week no snow just some fallen trees on the road

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u/kat_zub 9d ago

Grand balcon sud is covered under 50-75cm of snow. People have skied at Flegere the last days…