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Pointe Balthazar (3,163 m) — photo 1
  • Pointe Balthazar (3,163 m) — photo 2
  • Pointe Balthazar (3,163 m) — photo 3
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1 dayWinter

Pointe Balthazar (3,163 m)

From Refuge de la Vallée Etroite - I Re Magi et Terzo Alpini

The Rois Mages range overlooks the Vallée Etroite on the left bank of the stream. Pointe Balthazar is the only one of the three that can be climbed…

Duration
1 day
Elevation gain
+1,400 m
Level
Difficult
Season
in winter
Highest point
3,163 m
Vallée ÉtroiteStart and finish in Granges de la Vallée ÉtroiteGetting to Granges de la Vallée Étroite

Route map and profile

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Whole tour: +1,400 m

Track from camptocamp.org (CC BY-SA) 127115

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Refuges along the way

  • Refuge I Re Magi
  • Refuge Terzo Alpini

The route, day by day

1 day of walking

  1. D1
    Day 1

    The refuges of la Vallée Etroite - Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini

    11 km

    Ascent: From Granges de la Vallée Etroite (1,760 m), follow the left bank of the Vallée Etroite stream to Pont de la Fonderie (1,897 m). From here, follow the path north up steep slopes that lead to a natural overlook under the southern ridge of Pointe Balthazar. The gradient becomes gentler until you reach Vallon des Sables on your left. Climb up this valley, passing the foot of Pointe Melchior and then head north-west to reach Pointe Balthazar (3,163 m) on very steep slopes. Bring a length of rope with you for the summit. Descent: Via the same route. Important to note: For the south-facing slopes, the snow must be very firm.

    Note: This route requires a good level of fitness. Not one for everyone!

    Refuge I Re MagiWith the refuge

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    Refuge Terzo AlpiniWith the refuge

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