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🥾 Swiss Alps Trails - Walker's Haute Route
Col de Balme to Arpette: A challenging alpine pass crossing


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 17:05
📋 Fast Facts
  • Route segment: Col de Balme to Fenêtre d'Arpette to Relais d'Arpette
  • Elevation: Fenêtre d'Arpette col at approximately 2,386 meters (7,828 feet)
  • Typical duration: 10–12 hours for this stage
  • Best season: Mid-July to mid-September; August generally offers optimal conditions

The Col de Balme to Arpette segment represents one of the most demanding stages of the Walker's Haute ...

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