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.
| Col de Balme | |
|---|---|
 View from the north side | |
| Elevation | 2,195 m (7,201 ft)[1] |
| Traversed by | Trail |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland Haute-Savoie, France |
| Range | Mont Blanc massif |
| Coordinates | 46°01′39″N 06°58′11″E / 46.02750°N 6.96972°E |
  Col de Balme Location in the Alps | |
The Col de Balme lies on the Tour du Mont Blanc walk. A restaurant is located above the summit of the pass.
References
edit- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth.
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