• Sport

Hike along the Petit Balcon Sud: Les Bossons-Merlet

This trail goes through the Chamonix valley, taking you to the Merlet Animal Park from Les Bossons. All along, there are wonderful views over the Valley and the Mont Blanc Massif.

Sport Hike along the Petit Balcon Sud: Les Bossons-Merlet Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

About

Departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 548m
Distance : 2.7km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Take the Chemin de la Vigne which crosses the Arve river and go up to the right in the small
wood of the Ravin des Vouillouds. The path joins the one coming from Les Gaillands. You can start from the Montquarts footbridge which leads to the Epinettes path.

More information is available at the Tourist Office or the Office de Haute-Montagne and in our trail guide.
Warning: Trail conditions are subject to change, so be sure to check before you leave.

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 548m
Altitude max : 1562m

Prices

Free of charge.

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French

Period of practice

From 01/05 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

Depuis Gare SNCF des Bossons Les Bossons 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Departing from : Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
Latitude : 45.906788 - Longitude : 6.838802

Closest bus stop : Les Tines
Closest train stop : Les Tines train stop
Closest parking : Les Tines car-park

More informations

Information update on 08/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc