Les Saix Blancs are an incredible view point at an altitude of 1660m on a cliff in the Bois de la Planche on the slopes leading up to the Balme mountain on the eastern side of Vallorcine. The view point has amazing views down the entire Vallorcine valley and across to Loriaz and into the Berard Valley. There is a wooden cross with the year 2010 written on it mounted on the cliff together with wooden protective fencing. There are big rocks and a few wooden benches making it an excellent picnic spot.
The main trail going up from Vallorcine to the Col des Posettes passes by Les Saix Blancs but the actual view point is on a little circular detour from the main path. There will be trail markers along the main trail pointing you in the righ direction to get to the Saix Blancs.
Nearest Town
Vallorcine
Altitude
1660m
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10
Our Rating
The Best
Loop Trail:
Our favorite loop on the northern end of the Chamonix Valley. Stunning views in all directions and great variety in terrain and many variations and possible starting points
Length
14.3km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1023m / -1023m
Kids
9+ Years old
Running Time
2.0 - 3.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
7
Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
A long discovery loop trail between Vallorcine and Finhaut visiting 3 waterfalls, a spectacular view point and a number of other points of interest along the way
Length
20.13km
When to Go
End May - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
6.0 - 9.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1381m / -1381m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
3.0 - 4.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
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Longitude:
6.9461
Latitude:
46.0395