• Sport

Tour of the Aiguilles d'Arves - Albiez-le-Jeune / Chalet d'la Croë

This itinerary, starting from the village of Albiez-le-Jeune, is the first stage of the Tour du Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves. At the end of the day, you'll leave civilization behind and arrive in the alpine pastures of the Plateau de Montrond, at the foot of the Aiguilles.

Sport Tour of the Aiguilles d'Arves - Albiez-le-Jeune / Chalet d'la Croë Albiez-Montrond

About

Departing from Albiez-Montrond (73300)
Average length : 06h15
Duration of the itinerary : 8 Days
Total elevation gain : 878m
Vertical drop : 174m
Distance : 14.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

This route, starting from the village of Albiez-le-Jeune, is the first stage of the Tour du Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves.

You'll soon leave the narrow streets of Albiez-le-Jeune to discover a route through meadows and forests that leads to the Moine de Champlan, a bizarre fairy chimney with a coiffed head.

Your path then alternates between departmental road, hamlet and stream crossing before arriving at the Chef-lieu of the pretty village of Albiez-Montrond.

Here, you'll find restaurants and grocery stores.

Once you've reached the Col du Mollard, you'll arrive on the Plateau de Montrond at the end of the day, where you can admire the sunset from the terrace of the cosy Chalet d'la Croë.

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 878m
Altitude max : 2076m
Vertical drop : 174m

Signs

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

Further informations

Rock, Stone, Ground

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    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)

    1/ From the Chef-lieu of Albiez-le-Jeune, head towards Moine de Champlan.
    2/ At Moine de Champlan, turn left towards Les Aiguilles d'Arves to join the RD80 at Croix de la Ducherie
    3/ Turn right on RD80 to Ravin du Claret
    4/ Take the track on the right towards the hamlet of Bonvillard.
    5/ Cross the hamlet and continue towards Albiez-Montrond
    6/ Return to the RD80 at Des Combarres. Follow the road to Place Opinel.
    7/ Head for Col du Mollard. Take the Montée du Col
    8/ At the Col, continue for 100 m, then turn slightly left onto Rue du Ravarin towards La Frédière.
    9/ At the Échaux chairlift, turn left onto Route de la Praz, continuing towards La Frédière.
    10/ At La Frédière, go back down to Rieu Gilbert, then up via the Sur la Broue chalet.
    11/ Rejoin the road, continue uphill, then turn left onto the path towards Les Chabottes.
    12/ At the signpost for Le Torrent, turn right onto the track. Take the left-hand track to Chalet d'la Croë.

    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 20/09.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Public WC
    • Car park
    • Free car park

    Access

    Zone de loisirs des Léchères, 124 Route de Villargondran Chef-lieu 73300 Albiez-Montrond
    Departing from : Albiez-Montrond (73300)
    Latitude : 45.245415 - Longitude : 6.351874
    Moving across the city : Albiez-le-Jeune (73300), Albiez-Montrond (73300)

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 27/06/2024 by Montagnicimes Office de tourisme Intercommunal