Comfort walk - Les Aiguilles d'Arves
PSD Albiez 4 K.Mandray
Promeneurs seniors Karine Mandray ATD
PSD Albiez 9 K.Mandray
Figurines d'animaux métalliques Karine Mandray ATD
Promeneurs handi Karine Mandray ATD
PSD Albiez 3 K.Mandray
This easy-going walk is accessible to all-comers, taking you to the heart of the Montrond plateau, in alpine pastures and amongst abandoned mountain chalets that were once inhabited during the summer months, at the foot of the Aiguilles d'Arves known as "the majestics".
From the Relais TV parking lot (above the village of Chalmieu, a hamlet in Albiez), this walk offers breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Aiguilles d'Arves, and invites you to discover the stories of local people.
Whether shepherds, farmers, mountaineers, guides or storytellers, they'll share their tales of yesterday and today, and above all their love of the plateau. In the heart of the remains of alpine chalets, sound benches and symbolic objects tell you about this land of legends and oral tradition, with great sensitivity.
Disabled people and senior citizens with special needs are allowed to park in the second parking lot (access strictly reserved for these users).
The Promenade confort is part of the Promenade Savoyarde de Découverte (free trail), which invites long-distance walkers to get closer to the Aiguilles d'Arves, with a longer trail of 2h30 and a 280 m ascent.
Toilets with PRM access.
Whether shepherds, farmers, mountaineers, guides or storytellers, they'll share their tales of yesterday and today, and above all their love of the plateau. In the heart of the remains of alpine chalets, sound benches and symbolic objects tell you about this land of legends and oral tradition, with great sensitivity.
Disabled people and senior citizens with special needs are allowed to park in the second parking lot (access strictly reserved for these users).
The Promenade confort is part of the Promenade Savoyarde de Découverte (free trail), which invites long-distance walkers to get closer to the Aiguilles d'Arves, with a longer trail of 2h30 and a 280 m ascent.
Toilets with PRM access.
Tips
Also discover :
The village of Albiez-Montrond :
. Night-time lantern-lit strolls, punctuated by tales, legends and tastings (summer and winter).
. Treasure hunt: Les énigmes du chat. Fun for all the family!
Fantastic" walks on the Albiez plateau :
. The legends trail in Albiez-le-Jeune.
. Fairy chimneys (le Moine de Champlan in Albiez-le-Jeune, les Demoiselles coiffées de la Saussaz...): come and see the geological curiosities of the Albiez!
Itinerary
Daily duration :
1h 30m
Distance :
1.2 km
Change in altitude :
40 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
40 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
40 m
Maximum altitude :
1950 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 :
Ground, 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.
Publics :
Level green – easy, Walkers/hikers
Adapted tourism :
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs, Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site, Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Localization supplement
Relais TV parking lot (1900m). For people with reduced mobility: Parking available 1 km down the slope after the Relais TV parking lot.
Opening hours
From 08/05 to 31/10.
Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
Information updated on 10/12/2024 by Agence alpine des territoires
