This itinerary takes you all around Albiez-Montrond, passing through forest, mountain pastures and the hamlet of La Villette.
As you leave the forest, you'll have a view of the Aiguilles d'Arves before reaching the hamlet of La Villette.
The path you'll take from La Villette to Col du Mollard was once used by schoolchildren on their way to La Villette elementary school.
Please note that the Forêt du Rival is not accessible in winter due to the risk of falling trees.
- Sport
Rival Tower
Starting from Le Mollard or Le Chef-lieu, enjoy this forest itinerary with a breathtaking view of the Aiguilles d'Arves. At your feet, you can also see the deep, dark gorges of the Arvan, carved by post-glacial erosion.
Sport Rival Tower Albiez-Montrond
About
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0/ Start at Place Opinel in the village center.
1/ At the bread oven, take rue du Milieu.
2/ At the first intersection, turn left towards Le Rival, La Villette and the Champfleuri residence.
3/ Drive alongside the Champleuri residence, then leave the road by taking the path that crosses a field (ski slope in winter) and enters the Rival forest.
4/ Continue along this path to the hamlet of La Villette.
5/ At the hamlet of La Villette, take the path that climbs to the left and cuts through the twists and turns of the road towards Le Mollard.
6/ At the Chapelle du Mollard, climb up towards the Col du Mollard and the Plan d'Eau.
7/ At the Col du Mollard, take the footpath La Montée du Col down to your starting point in the Chef-lieu.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 01/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Car park
- Free car park
Contacts
Access
Departure from Place Opinel in the village of Albiez-Montrond.
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
