The hut can be accessed from the small village of Le Tour in the Chamonix valley.

At Balme, at the top of the gondola from Le Tour, there's an adequate self-service and a picnic area.

Le Tour continues.

The presentation of the course was made by the new director of Le Tour, Christian Prudhomme.

A little way further up the valley, the secluded village of Le Tour sits at the foot of the broad Balme area.

For less confident intermediates, the Balme area above Le Tour is good for cruising and usually free from crowds.

Our walk concludes at Le Tour in the Chamonix Valley.

Le Tour du monde en bateau-stop - 20

Le Tour de la Question was the first live album released by MC Solaar in 1998.

Balme has a snowy location, a good late-season record and snowmaking on the run down to the valley at Le Tour.