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The alp of the Avenières

The alp of the Avenières certainly offers one of the most beautiful mountain pastures of the Aravis, facing Mont Blanc.

Sport The alp of the Avenières Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle

About

Departing from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (73590)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 200m
Vertical drop : 200m
Distance : 3.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

DEPARTURE: parking SOUS LA BEQUE - hiking information sign.

ROUTE: From the car park, take the road briefly in the direction of Saint Nicolas La Chapelle to the sign "SOUS LA BEQUE" and take the path in the undergrowth to the right. Go up to LA BÈQUE and its superb point of view on the Val d'Arly (caution on the belvedere). Continue towards TRÉ LE SEZ then the BOIS DES AVENIÈRES. Take the track on the right and join LES AVENIÈRES : ideal for a break in front of Mont-Blanc. Go back down the alpine trail via SOUS ZORONS, LES MONTS and reach the car park.

POINT OF INTEREST :
- The orientation table Avenières and its unique panorama facing the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Aravis.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 200m
Vertical drop : 200m

Signs

Marked with yellow signs.

Map references

Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.

Prices

Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.

Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash, Bank/credit card

Reception

Animals allowed

Dogs must be on a leash.

Period of practice

From 01/06 to 30/09.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

73590 Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle
Departing from : Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (73590)
Latitude : 45.816 - Longitude : 6.4893

Park in the bend before the climb to Les Avenières or continue by car on the passable road that leads to the Alpage des Avenières to park below. Be careful, the path is not paved, only go up if the car is high enough.

Information update on 23/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly