Black ·📍 Alpe d'Huez Bergers-Marmotte

Balcons

A very short track, with a flat second half, followed by a steep slope near the first wall of the tunnel, often transformed into a mogul field. If you want to try the tunnel, practice on the Balcons...

Route following this track
Features
1.4km Length
250m Elevation gain
65% Maximum slope
2770m Top → 2520 m
Closed opening · real time
As seen in the video
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Video of the track
Preview of Balcons

Discover the Balcons slope in real-world conditions.

Notes
Difficulty5/5
Enjoyment2/5
Crowding1/5
⚠️ The ratings for difficulty, enjoyment, and popularity are based on personal assessment. The difficulty rating is estimated for skiers at the skill level corresponding to the slope's color. If you disagree with these ratings or wish to discuss them, please feel free to contact me using the contact form.
Location
Access to the starting point
Ski lifts (< 150 m)
Icône TC
Marmottes 2
📍 40 m
Icône FNT
Marmottes 3 (downhill)
📍 51 m
Slopes (< 150 m)
Déversoir
Run Red · 1.9 km
📍 38 m
Clocher de Macle
Run Black · 1.1 km
📍 39 m
Combe Charbonnière
Run Black · 5.4 km
📍 39 m
Access to arrival
Slopes (< 150 m)
Lièvre Blanc
Run Red · 1.0 km
📍 95 m