The Alpage de Balme is a fantastic little mountain restaurant located near the Col des Posettes on the Balme mountain at the north-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley above the hamlet of Le Tour. The restaurant has a very nice traditional interior with a nice menu of local specialties which are all very nicely prepared. The restaurant has a nice outdoor terrace with beautiful views into the Chamonix Valley, the Glacier du Tour and the many peaks surrounding it. The restaurant is open from mid-June to mid-September. You can find more up to date information on their facebook page.
The easiest access the to the Alpage de Balme is to take the Charamillon gondola from the hamlet of Le Tour and then take the Autannes chair lift. From there it is a 3km flat trail to the Alpage. The other option is to take the Vallorcine gondola from Vallorcine. From there it is a 1km flat trail to the Alpage.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Restaurant
9
Our Rating
Exceptional
Loop Trail:
A great discovery loop of the Aiguillette des Posettes and the Montagne de Balme above Le Tour on the north-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley
Length
14.52km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1171m / -1171m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
10
Our Rating
The Best
Loop Trail:
Our favorite loop on the northern end of the Chamonix Valley. Stunning views in all directions and great variety in terrain and many variations and possible starting points
Length
14.3km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1023m / -1023m
Kids
9+ Years old
Running Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
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Longitude:
6.9494
Latitude:
46.0217