The Col de Salenton is a mountain pass on the border of two major natural reserves. On the west side lies the Aiguilles Rouges natural reserve and on the east side lies the Vallon de Berard natural reserve. This is fairly remote location in the valley north from Chamonix.
The Col de Salenton lies above the Refuge de la Pierre a Berard. It is also on the crossroads to many popular trails. The first being the long trail from Vallorcine to Servoz which cuts right across both natural reserves. The second popular trail is the trail to the summit of Mont Buet. This trail technically does not pass by the Col de Salenton but it is very nearby and there are alternatives you can do that would see you use the Col de Salenton as part of a longer trail to or from Servoz or the Refuge Moede Anterne.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Mountain Pass
9
Our Rating
Exceptional
Trail:
Un itinéraire incroyable qui vous plonge au cœur de la réserve naturelle de Passy et du Vallon de Bérard. Il n'y a pas de villes ni de routes pavées dans ces vallées, c'est donc une expérience purement naturelle.
Length
25.66km
When to Go
End Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
7.0 - 11.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1489m / -2067m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
10
Our Rating
The Best
Trail:
Un itinéraire long et exigeant vous menant à travers la magnifique vallée de Tré-les-Eaux jusqu'au Cheval Blanc et au sommet du Mont Buet, avant de revenir en boucle via le Refuge Bérard.
Length
22.3km
When to Go
Mid Jul - End Sep
Hiking Time
8.0 - 13.0 Hours
Elevation +
+2103m / -2103m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
5.0 - 8.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
10
Our Rating
The Best
Trail:
Un itinéraire difficile qui vous emmène au sommet du Mont Buet à 3096m en passant par le Refuge de Loriaz, le Col de la Terrasse et le Cheval Blanc.
Length
23.31km
When to Go
Mid Jul - End Sep
Hiking Time
8.0 - 13.7 Hours
Elevation +
+2048m / -2048m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
5.0 - 8.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.85532
Latitude:
46.00723