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Arbaron tour - Hike

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With a start at the Gérats Village, the Arbaron tour offers magnificent panoramas over the Cluses valley and the Flaine and Les Carroz resorts.

Sport Arbaron tour - Hike Flaine

About

Departing from Flaine (74300)
Average length : 02h15
Total elevation gain : 260m
Vertical drop : 260m
Distance : 4.9km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the Gérats village, with it's impressive contemporary church, this short hike walks through pines and glades until a wonderful point of view.

From its 1953 meters high, the Arbaron Peak reveal the whole Arves Valley by a side, and the differents peaks of the Véran Mountain : La Croix de Fer, l'Aiguille d'Aiguille d'Aujon and the Aulp de Véran.

Of interest : you will be able to discover the Refuge Tonneau, work of the french architect and designer Charlotte Perriand.

Topo step by step :
Start: Hameau des Gérats 1/ From the Hameau des Gérats car park, take the path on the left towards Les Gérats. When you reach ‘Les Gérats’, follow the path up to l'Arbaron on the right. 2/ At l'Arbaron, continue along the path towards the Col de Pierre Carrée, passing through Barme Rostà. 3/ At the Col de Pierre Carrée signpost, cross the road and follow the gravel path. Follow this gravel path to the Bassin de la Pallud. 4/ At Bassin de la Pallud, join the road to Flaine. Continue as far as the roundabout and then take the first exit onto the road towards the Hameau des Gérats. Continue straight ahead to reach your starting point.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 260m
Altitude max : 1922m
Vertical drop : 260m

Difficult passages

No difficulty on the trail.

Further informations

Rock, Stone, Ground, Grit

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    Prices

    Free access. Hiking guide on sale at the Tourist Office.

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Keep your dog on a leash, he can scare off herds and wild animals.

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 31/10.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Motorhomes allowed
    Equipments
    • Car park

    Access

    Hameau des Gérats 74300 Flaine
    Departing from : Flaine (74300)
    Latitude : 46.007281 - Longitude : 6.673787

    More informations

    Information update on 21/07/2024 by Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme