• Sport

Tour des Contamines

Enjoy a short walk on the balcony near the village and Les Contamines leisure area. Enjoy views of the villages of Albiez-Montrond and Albiez-le-Jeune, the Étendard glacier and the Aiguilles d'Arves.

Sport Tour des Contamines Albiez-Montrond

About

Departing from Albiez-Montrond (73300)
Average length : 00h45
Total elevation gain : 46m
Vertical drop : 46m
Distance : 2.3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

A charming loop starting from the village center of Albiez-Montrond, this itinerary has very little difference in altitude, allowing you to take a step back from the village center and contemplate the surrounding countryside.

It's also possible to reach the top of the hill (allow a further 20 minutes) for a 360° panoramic view over the village.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 46m
Altitude max : 1523m
Vertical drop : 46m

Map references

- Map Vallées de l'Arvan et des Villards (1/25000 with IGN data) available at 7€ in our Tourist Offices during opening hours. - Available on our "Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves" application, downloadable free of charge onto your smartphone.

Further informations

Ground

    1 9

    0/ Start on rue Froide, opposite the Constantin tobacco bar.
    1/ Take rue Froide until you reach the Plaine intersection.
    2/ Turn right.
    3/ Follow the path around the Butte des Contamines.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    Period of practice

    From 01/01 to 31/12.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Free car park
    • Car park
    • Public WC
    • Picnic area
    • Play area

    Access

    Rue Froide Chef-lieu 73300 Albiez-Montrond
    Departing from : Albiez-Montrond (73300)
    Latitude : 45.219441 - Longitude : 6.340465

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 29/05/2024 by Agence alpine des territoires