Balcon Nord Hiking Ticket, including a visit to the Ice Cave at Montenvers.
The best ticket to enjoy all the facilities and attractions during your excursion to Montenvers:
Ascent to Montenvers by train + round-trip cable car + Ice Cave / Glociorium / Temple of Nature + Return from Plan de l'Aiguille by cable car.

The Grand Balcon Nord is one of the iconic trails in the Chamonix Valley.
Suspended between 1,900 and 2,300 meters above sea level, this scenic trail crosses the north face of the Mont Blanc massif.

The route:
From Montenvers, the trail immediately enters a spectacular setting that will lead you along a marked path to Plan de l'Aiguille (the first section of the Aiguille du Midi cable car).
All along the trail, you’ll enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Aiguilles de Chamonix to your left, and the Chamonix Valley and the Aiguilles Rouges massif, along with the Brévent, to your right
Arrival at Plan de l'Aiguille marks the end of the hike, but be sure to enjoy the view from one of the terraces before boarding one of the cable car cabins for your return trip to Chamonix.

Highlights

Exceptional panoramic views
Accessible via the ski lifts, with no need to walk back
Ice cave incuded
Remarkable alpine flora and fauna
Well-marked trail, open from late June through October
Legendary route
The outbound journey aboard the Montenvers train

Distance: +/-6 km

Elevation gain: +450 m / -50 m (Montenvers → Plan de l'Aiguille)

Duration: 3.0 to 4.0 hours depending on your pace

Difficulty: Moderate