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