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Around the Aiguilles d'Arves - 3-day itinerary

Venture to the foot of the mythical Aiguilles d'Arves. You'll find yourself in a picture-postcard setting, between mountain pastures and forests. Accessible to even inexperienced hikers, this promises to be an enchanting break!

Sport Around the Aiguilles d'Arves - 3-day itinerary Albiez-Montrond

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About

Departing from Albiez-Montrond (73300)

Average length : 06h00

Duration of the itinerary : 3 Days

Total elevation gain : 1725m

Distance : 31.2km

Signed walking trail

Animals allowed

- Stage 1: Col du Mollard -> Chalet d'la Croë 8 km / D+ 517 m / D- 81 m
- Stage 2: Chalet d'la Croë -> Chalet du Perron: 8.3 km / D+ 536 m / D-463 m
- Stage 3: Chalet du Perron -> Col du Mollard: 14.9 km / D+ 670 m / D- 1182 m

You pass close to the Aiguilles d'Arves at the Basse du Gerbier (2581 m).
Strictly below the "Tête de Chat" (3364 m). A mountain hike for regular walkers, but with no particular technical difficulties.

Loop

Total elevation gain : 1725m

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring), Grit

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1/ Day 1: Col du Mollard -> Chalet d'la Croë 8 km / D+ 517 m / D- 81 m
From Col du Mollard, continue 100 m on the D80, turning slightly left onto Rue du Ravarin towards La Frédière.
At the Échaux chairlift, turn left onto Route de la Praz. Continue towards La Frédière.
At La Frédière, go back down to Rieu Gilbert, then up through the Sur la Broue chalet.
Rejoin the road, continue uphill, then turn left onto the path towards Les Chabottes.
At the signpost for Sur le Torrent, turn right onto the track.
Take the left-hand track to Chalet d'la Croë.

2/ DAY 2: Chalet d'la Croë -> Chalet du Perron : 8.3 km / D+ 536 m / D-463 m
Take the path south from Chalet d'la Croë to join the track at Bassin.
At La Motte turn left, leaving a chalet on your right, cross the stream and follow the ridge to Plan Pradin.
At Plan Pradin, turn slightly right towards Tête de Chat.
At the signpost below Tête de Chat, turn right and follow the ridge to Basse du Gerbier.
Turn left and follow the ridge after 2 zigzags to the La Crête point, continuing downhill to the Col.
From the Col, descend through the mountain pastures to the Chalet du Perron.

3/ DAY 3: Chalet du Perron -> Col du Mollard : 14.9 km / D+ 670 m / D- 1182 m From Chalet du Perron, take the track towards Entraigues, which crosses alpine pastures and then descends into the forest. Continue as far as Sous Pré Coton, then turn right to go up to Pré Coton and the Forêt de la Fréchette. Then descend to Belleville, where you must turn right onto the Route des Arves. Follow the road for 150 m, then turn right to go up to Montrond. At Montrond La Ville, turn left and take the road up to Sous La Feisse. Take the track in the hairpin bend to reach La Saussaz. Follow the road to La Villette sud, turn left through the hamlet and take the path up to Col du Mollard.

We advise you to book accommodation well in advance, given its small capacity.

It is advisable to book accommodation well in advance, given its small capacity.

Recommended equipment :
- Mountain boots suitable for walking on varied terrain (rigid soles)
- Rain gear
- Warm clothing
- Pair of telescopic poles
- Cash (CB terminals not always available in refuges)