Traversed by Trail Range Mont Blanc massif | Elevation 2,195 m | |
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Location Valais, Switzerland
Haute-Savoie, France Similar Alps, Mont Blanc massif, Tour du Mont Blanc, Col Ferret, Col de la Seigne | ||
The Col de Balme (2,195 m) is a high mountain pass of the Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and France. It connects Trient in the Swiss canton of Valais to Argentière in the French department of Haute-Savoie. The pass lies between the summits of Tête de Balme and Les Grandes Otanes.
Map of Col de Balme, 1929 Trient, Switzerland
The Col de Balme lies on the Tour du Mont Blanc walk. A restaurant is located above the summit of the pass.
References
Col de Balme Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA