High South Balcony : Flégère - Planpraz

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3530ETR - SAMOENS RESISTANTE HAUT-GIFFRE

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3630OT - CHAMONIX - MONT-BLANC MASSIF DU MONT BLANC

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

3530ET - SAMOENS HAUT-GIFFRE

13.90€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

TOP75004 - BEAUFORTAIN MASSIF DU MONT BLANC

13.90€

TOP75007 - ENTRE LÉMAN ET MONT BLANC CHABLAIS FAUCIGNY

TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS

202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

89025 - TOUR DU MONT-BLANC GR TMB®

Collection : DECOUVERTE DES CHEMINS

Scale : 1:50 000

9.10€

NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Scale : 1:250 000

6.80€

NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:2 500 000

7.00€

Description

Itinerary on the south side. Magnificent panorama on the Mont Blanc Massif with changing perspective
Go down below the train station: at the level of the refuge de la Flégère on the right, the
the path goes horizontally to a chimney (ramps, steps)
that you go down. Cross above the couloir des Lanchers: after a scree, you reach the top of the forest which opens onto the Alpage de la Charlanon (Charlanon/Flégère cable car: winter link). Leave on the left the path going to Chamonix. Reach the base of the Charlanon ridge by the mountain pasture, then a short undergrowth: you end up above the combe de la Parsa (chairlifts) which goes up to the Planpraz plateau from where you can reach the cable car stations below.

Suggestion: in the opposite direction, this balcony is a classic using either the
using either the cable car or the gondola.

Itinerary located on the famous GR Tour du Mont-Blanc and the GR5.

More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide.
Warning: Trail conditions are subject to change, so please check before you leave.

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Not specified

Duration

Dist.

5.3 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

Arrivée du téléphérique de la Flégère , 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Lat : 45.960377Lng : 6.886466

Points of interest

Planpraz

35 rte des Tines Les Praz 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Flégère gondola and Index lift

Facing south and looking onto Mont Blanc, the Flégère area is the departure for classic hikes to magnificent mountain lakes in summer and south-facing skiing with a view over the Mont Blanc mountain range !From the village of Les Praz, the new gondola, due to open in December 2019, flies over the Golf de Chamonix and transports you to the Flégère site at 1877m. If you'd like to continue the journey, the chairlift takes you to Index, at an altitude of 2595m.

Arrivée du télécabine de Planpraz 2000m d'altitude 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Bergerie de Planpraz

Modern wood-fired brasserie, between Savoie & Italy South-facing terrace overlooking Mont BlancEnjoy grilled meats, salads, suggestions of the moment. A takeaway on the lower floor allows you to have a quicker lunch break (homemade hot and cold sandwiches, tartiflette, pancakes...). To enjoy on the spot or to take away. On certain Sundays during the summer, at lunchtime, La Bergerie welcomes you in a sumptuous setting to the sound of jazz.

Arrivée du téléphérique de la Flégère 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Foehn

For a break between two runs, try the trendy takeaway at La Flégère.In this atypical and modern place, a young and dynamic team proposes you wraps, hot and cold home-made sandwiches, Panini, Pasta Cup, French fries, mixed salads... A range of home-made sandwiches, ice creams, refreshing drinks are proposed to you.

Chemin de l'école 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Parking de la Flégère

Parking of the Flégère cable car located in Les Praz. Free parking and open all year long.

Clos des Chablettes 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Parking du Brévent

At the bottom of the Planpraz cable car, covered and paying parking. 2 places for people with reduced mobility.

29 r Henriette d'Angeville 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Brévent cable car

From Chamonix: first a gondola to Planpraz at 2000m, then a cable car to Le Brévent at 2525m. Here you'll enjoy 360° panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc chain.In summer, Planpraz is the starting point for many wonderful escapades, including Lac Cornu and the Grand Balcon Sud. It also offers a superb launch area for paragliders. From the Brévent summit, a path leads in summer to the Aiguillette des Houches via the Bel-Lachat refuge. The Brévent slabs, facing Mont Blanc, form a pleasant, quiet climbing site just a 5-minute walk from the top of the cable car, . In summer, as in winter, take advantage of the beautiful sunny terraces for a moment of tranquillity and contemplation! Eating and drinking: in Planpraz, "La Bergerie" offers traditional cuisine and fast food, while in Le Brévent, "Le Panoramique" offers meals and a unique panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc chain.