View over Mer de Glace glacier, runner in foreground
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Chamonix Hiking – the Grand Balcon Nord

Along with Lac Blanc, the Grand Balcon Nord is one of the must-do day hikes of the Chamonix Valley. The cable car access lets you get high into the mountains with relatively little effort, taking you straight to awe-inspiring views and a great mountain ambience. Stats (starting from Plan de l’Aiguille)Distance: 6.5km to Montenvers, 12km…