Hiking to the Col d'Arves

The Col d'Arves is an historical passage at 1748 meters of altitude, frequently taken before the construction of the D926 in 1894. At the summit : Baroque cross and viewpoint on Saint Jean de Maurienne, Villarembert, Fontcouverte et Jarrier.
One way : about 40 minutes
For more information : See the tourist office of Saint Jean d'Arves.
Hike detailed in the topo-guide on sale at the tourism office (5€).

Itinerary

Daily duration : 1h 30m
Distance : 3.4 km
Change in altitude : 200 m
Change in altitude (uphill) : 200 m
Change in altitude (downhill) : 200 m
Maximum altitude : 1748 m
Type of itinerary : Aller-retour
Marked itinerary : Balisé
Map references : Cartes IGN 3435ET et 3335 ET. En vente au tabac-presse et à Skiset
Types of terrain : Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers

Benefits

Services

  • Pets welcome

Further information

Pets allowed : Yes
Spoken languages : English French
Publics : Level bue - Medium