Trient to Tré-le-Champ (Argentiere) via Col de Balme
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Foto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure
From Trient, climb to reach the French border at Col de Balme (2191 m). From the col the entire Mont Blanc Massif stretches ahead; the Chamonix Valley, the summit of Mont Blanc, the Aiguilles, the Mer de Glace and the Argentière glaciers! The route then continues via the Col des Posettes and Aiguillette des Posettes, with wonderful views throughout, then descend into the Chamonix Valley at Tré le Champ. It's also possible to skip the descent by taking the Gondola down to Le Tour and bus to Argentière or Chamonix, please see seperate entry- ''Trient to Tré-le-Champ via Le Tour'.
Veiligheidsaanwijzingen
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains - always be prepared and carry appropriate clothing; warm as well as waterproof layers, hat and gloves etc. Please see your information pack for a detailed packing list.Tips en hints
This tour is available on the following itineraries: WFSTMBHC, WFSTMBC2, WFSTMBR2, WFSTMBC1, WFSTMBCC, WFSTMBR1, WFSTMBCH, WFSTMBH1Start
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These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with the TMB guidebook and IGN maps.
TMB Route: Trient - Tré-le-Champ – Argentière
Distance: 11 km
Duration: 5 hrs
Ascent / Descent: 1069 m / 970 m
Map: IGN 3630 OT CHAMONIX
Guidebook: From Trient follow the minor road to re-join the TMB at Le Peuty. Page 105: STAGE 9: Col de La Forclaz - Tré-le-Champ Page 110: Follow the directions for the path down to Argentière
Notes: It is possible to shorten this stage by taking the variant described on page 109 to descend to Le Tour, the descent can be further shortened by taking the telecabine. I would not recommend this variant except in poor weather as you are descending through a ski area.
Transport: Optional telecabine to Le Tour. The telecabine and chair to Autannes operates from mid-June to the third week in September. Opening hours change slightly during the season but are normally 09:00 – 16:30. A single ticket for the chair and gondola costs around €25.
In the Chamonix Valley, all the lifts are operated by Compagnie du Mont Blanc and up to date opening hours and tariffs are available on their website here: http://www.compagniedumontblanc.fr
Bus from Tré-le-Champ to Argentière. There are regular buses to Argentière from Tré-le-Champ, just make your way to the bus stop on the main road, which has a bus timetable attached.
Chambus from Le Tour to Argentière/Chamonix. (Line 02)There are regular buses to Argentière/Chamonix from La Tour, just make your way to the bus stop opposite the lift station, which has a bus timetable attached. Or check online for details: http://chamonix.montblancbus.com/en
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