Restaurant

Refuge du col de Balme

Trient

The Col de Balme refuge is located on the French-Swiss border between Trient and Vallorcine.

Hikers from all walks of life are welcome, whether you are stopping off for a Sunday stroll or for a stage of the famous Tour du Mont-Blanc, the team looks forward to welcoming you in the summer months.

Traditional soups
Local dishes
Home-made desserts
Hot drinks
Cold drinks
Pancakes

Information

Services

Terrace
High-altitude restaurant

Bars and clubs

Buvette

Payment methods

Credit card
Cash
Debit card

Location / Access

GPS coordinates :
46.02672203160413, 6.970074176788331

Altitude :
2190 m

Environment :
Mountain

Access :

From Le Tour (France)

About 1h40 on a good path through Charamillon
About 10 minutes from the Col de Balme chairlift

Access from Trient (Switzerland)

About 3h from Le Peuty
Follow Col de Balme, Les Tseppes then by the Pas du mouton and follow the western slopes of the Pointe du Van and the Croix de Fer. After about 1 km, the path branches off to Col de Balme via Vallorcine or Arolette. Follow Arolette to reach the col de Balme, from Arolette there are two alternatives: either via L'Aiguillette or directly down to the col de Balme.