• Sport

Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves - Chalet d'la Croë / Chalet du Perron

Located on the Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves, this itinerary through the alpine pastures of the Plateau de Montrond takes you from the warm Chalet d'la Croë to the welcoming Chalet du Perron, passing under the Tête de Chat and through the emblematic Basse du Gerbier.

Sport Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves - Chalet d'la Croë / Chalet du Perron Albiez-Montrond

About

Departing from Albiez-Montrond (73300)
Average length : 04h00
Total elevation gain : 536m
Vertical drop : 463m
Distance : 8.3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 536m
Altitude max : 2076m
Vertical drop : 463m

Signs

The trail is marked with yellow Tour du Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves signs.

Further informations

Stone, Rock, Ground

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    1/ Take the path leading south from Chalet d'la Croë to join the track at Bassin.
    2/ At La Motte, take the left-hand track, leaving a chalet on your right, cross the stream and follow the ridge to Plan Pradin.
    3/ At Plan Pradin, turn slightly right towards Tête de Chat.
    4/ At the signpost below Tête de Chat, turn right and follow the ridge to Basse du Gerbier.
    5/ Turn left and follow the ridge after 2 zigzags to the La Crête point, continuing downhill to the Col.
    6/ From the Col, descend through the mountain pastures to the Chalet du Perron.

    We advise you 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)

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.

    Period of practice

    From 20/06 to 22/09.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Parking nearby

    Access

    Chalet d'la Croë Le Chalmieu 73300 Albiez-Montrond
    Departing from : Albiez-Montrond (73300)
    Latitude : 45.165038 - Longitude : 6.340152

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 27/05/2024 by Montagnicimes Office de tourisme Intercommunal