Col d'Arves
Le Col d'Arves Corbier Tourisme
This is THE family hike to do at the weekend! You won't regret taking this route, which leads up to the Col d'Arves for a magnificent view of the Aiguilles d'Arves and the villages of St Sorlin and St Jean d'Arves.
When to leave?
Departure around 10:30 a.m. to arrive at the Col d'Arves for the picnic.
Itinerary:
1 - This hike starts from the Tourist Office. Take the 4X4 track 150 m above the Tourist Office and turn left. At the crossroads, turn left in the direction of "La Combe des Arvins". Watch out for marmots a little further down the path! Pass under the Mont Corbier chairlift and the Buddha ski restaurant, then continue along the path above the Vadrouilles ski lift.
2 - At the left-hand bend in the farm track, you reach the entrance to the Combe des Arvins. Take the path towards "Col d'Arves". The path winds through a wooded area and ends up in the mountain pastures.
3 - At the "lièvre bleu", turn left onto the farm track to reach the Col d'Arves.
4 - From the Col, turn left towards "La Baye", Le Corbier.
5 - Take a short break at the picnic table at Col d'Arves before returning to the resort. Turn left and head up "le Cruet", returning to Le Corbier via the bottom of the resort.
This hike is also part of the "Randos de Max"! Booklet available at Tourist Office reception.
Departure around 10:30 a.m. to arrive at the Col d'Arves for the picnic.
Itinerary:
1 - This hike starts from the Tourist Office. Take the 4X4 track 150 m above the Tourist Office and turn left. At the crossroads, turn left in the direction of "La Combe des Arvins". Watch out for marmots a little further down the path! Pass under the Mont Corbier chairlift and the Buddha ski restaurant, then continue along the path above the Vadrouilles ski lift.
2 - At the left-hand bend in the farm track, you reach the entrance to the Combe des Arvins. Take the path towards "Col d'Arves". The path winds through a wooded area and ends up in the mountain pastures.
3 - At the "lièvre bleu", turn left onto the farm track to reach the Col d'Arves.
4 - From the Col, turn left towards "La Baye", Le Corbier.
5 - Take a short break at the picnic table at Col d'Arves before returning to the resort. Turn left and head up "le Cruet", returning to Le Corbier via the bottom of the resort.
This hike is also part of the "Randos de Max"! Booklet available at Tourist Office reception.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
2h 45m
Distance :
6.5 km
Change in altitude :
407 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
407 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
407 m
Maximum altitude :
1785 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Details about signage :
Follow the yellow signs.
Tricky sections :
Beware: after a period of rain or thunderstorm, the path becomes muddy and slippery in places, so bring good hiking boots and poles.
Topographical guide references :
Itinerary no. 24 in the topo-guide sold at the Corbier Tourist Office.
Types of terrain :
Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Benefits
Services
- Pets welcome
Further information
Pets allowed :
Yes - Tenue en laisse uniquement.
Welcome complements :
Adaptez votre équipement à votre niveau et aux conditions météo.
Spoken languages :
Publics :
Level red – hard, Walkers/hikers
Adapted tourism :
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Localization supplement
Park in the car parks below the buildings. The walk starts from the Tourist Office.
Opening hours
From 01/05 to 30/09 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 02/06/2026 by Corbier Tourisme
