Aiguilles d'Arves Savoyard Discovery Walk
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Discover the legends of our territory and listen to the testimonies and secrets that punctuate your walk amid the ruins and traces of our past.
The plateau of Montrond is in the heart of the mountain pastures, in the middle of gentians, blueberries and other wild flowers that the cows nibble with greed.
The gently sloping path winds its way through the remains of chalets once occupied during the summer months. It is marked out with sound elements and other objects symbolizing this very particular life, by which the people of the country testify of the life of yesterday and today.
In this grandiose setting at the foot of the splendid Aiguilles d'Arves, called the "three majestic ones", follow the poetic and fascinating stories of shepherds, farmers, mountaineers, guides, storytellers...
They will make you relive with emotion the hard work, the dreams of climbing, the sweetness of the ancestors and the ecstasy of childhood... As if you were there!
A real moment of sharing and exchange with the whole family. And maybe you will even approach some marmots a little too curious.
The gently sloping path winds its way through the remains of chalets once occupied during the summer months. It is marked out with sound elements and other objects symbolizing this very particular life, by which the people of the country testify of the life of yesterday and today.
In this grandiose setting at the foot of the splendid Aiguilles d'Arves, called the "three majestic ones", follow the poetic and fascinating stories of shepherds, farmers, mountaineers, guides, storytellers...
They will make you relive with emotion the hard work, the dreams of climbing, the sweetness of the ancestors and the ecstasy of childhood... As if you were there!
A real moment of sharing and exchange with the whole family. And maybe you will even approach some marmots a little too curious.
Tips
À découvrir également :
Le village d’Albiez-Montrond :
. Balades nocturnes à la lueur des lampions, ponctuées de contes et légendes et dégustations (en été et hiver).
. Jeux de piste : Les énigmes du chat. Divertissement assuré pour toute la famille ! Livrets à retirer à l'office de tourisme.
Les balades « fantastiques » sur le plateau des Albiez :
. Le circuit des légendes sur Albiez-le-Jeune.
. Les cheminées de fées (le Moine de Champlan à Albiez-le-Jeune, les Demoiselles coiffées de la Saussaz…) : venez observer les curiosités géologiques des Albiez !
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Relais TV parking lot above the village of Chalmieu or PMR parking lot 500 m higher.
1/ From the Relais TV parking lot at Le Chalmieu, take the 4x4 track towards Les Chabottes (PMR parking available), then turn left onto the track past the Les Chabottes Nord sign.
2/ After 70 m, turn left onto a small path to the first stop. The route continues from the track.
3/ After about 100 m, further stations will be found on the right and left of the track. Return to the track, continue along it and take the path to the right across the meadow to the Lissolet post. Picnic tables available.
4/ Return to the Relais TV parking lot, turning right onto the 4x4 track to Les Chabottes.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
1h 40m
Distance :
2.4 km
Change in altitude :
80 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
80 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
80 m
Maximum altitude :
1969 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Topographical guide references :
Topoguide Arvan-Villards available for €5 in our Tourist Offices during opening hours.
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.
Types of terrain :
Grit, Suitable for all terrain strollers
Benefits
Services
- Pets welcome
Further information
Pets allowed :
Yes - Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
Welcome complements :
Prendre l'autoroute de la vallée de la Maurienne.
Prendre la sortie N°27 et suivre la direction de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne puis Vallée de l'Arvan et Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves/Saint-Jean-d'Arves.
Au barrage de Belleville, prendre à gauche direction Albiez-Montrond puis à droite direction Montrond.
Monter ensuite jusqu'au parking du Relais TV de Montrond le Chalmieu.
Publics :
Level green – easy, Walkers/hikers
Adapted tourism :
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance, Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site, Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Localization supplement
Départ du Parking du Relais TV du Chalmieu à Montrond.
Opening hours
From 01/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 01/10/2024 by Agence alpine des territoires
