The moment you come out of the Arrondaz cable car, you feel the call of the peaks. A little exercise on foot to explore this rocky world takes you far from the chairlifts. Marmots, vultures, and black grouse sometimes join in the game, scrambling down their favourite scree slopes to shyly accompany you. If it weren't for the little Col chairlift, you'd think you were a million miles from human activity. You're sharing the mountainside with herds of alpine animals, gracefully making their way across the slopes as you watch, fascinated. When you stop to cool off at Pas du Roc, you'll catch a glimpse of the fortress perched on the cliffside. Here, the Maginot line left an indelible mark during World War II. As you head back down, your mind is full of unforgettable images, already treasured memories of this little-known nature reserve. Look, there's Le Lavoir cheese dairy. Such a welcoming place... Fancy getting to know it better? Mark it down for your next trip (volume 1).
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Col d'Arrondaz - Hamlet of Le Jeu
Sport Col d'Arrondaz - Hamlet of Le Jeu Valfréjus
About
Signs
Mixed signposting (PR and GR)
Map references
Map and booklet "Balades et Randonnées Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for 10 € in the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Orange route n°56
Further informations
Rock, Stone, Ground
To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Pets allowed on leash only.
Period of practice
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Accessible by ski lift in summer.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Accessible via ski lift
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
Departure from the top of the Arrondaz gondola.
By bus: Line 1 - Tourist Office
By car: park in the parking lot near the Valfréjus Tourist Office.
Information update on 19/04/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise