Rival Tower
Le Tour du rival OTI Coeur de Maurienne
Paysage OTI Coeur de Maurienne
The rival's turn OTI Coeur de Maurienne
The rival's turn OTI Coeur de Maurienne
Starting from Chef-lieu, enjoy this forest itinerary with a breathtaking view of the Aiguilles d'Arves as you emerge from the forest. At your feet, you can also see the deep, dark gorges of the Arvan, carved by post-glacial erosion.
This itinerary takes you all around Albiez-Montrond, through forest, alpine pastures and the hamlet of La Villette.
As you leave the forest, you'll have a view of the Aiguilles d'Arves before reaching the hamlet of La Villette.
The path you'll take from La Villette to Col du Mollard was once used by schoolchildren on their way to La Villette elementary school.
This medium-difficulty hike is ideal for spending a good time with family and friends, exploring the village's hidden treasures.
As you leave the forest, you'll have a view of the Aiguilles d'Arves before reaching the hamlet of La Villette.
The path you'll take from La Villette to Col du Mollard was once used by schoolchildren on their way to La Villette elementary school.
This medium-difficulty hike is ideal for spending a good time with family and friends, exploring the village's hidden treasures.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Start at Place Opinel in the village center.
1/ At the bread oven, take rue du Milieu.
2/ At the first intersection, turn left towards Le Rival, La Villette and the Champfleuri residence.
3/ Drive alongside the Champleuri residence, then leave the road by taking the path that crosses a field (ski slope in winter) and enters the Rival forest.
4/ Continue along this path to the hamlet of La Villette.
5/ At the hamlet of La Villette, take the path that climbs to the left and cuts through the twists and turns of the road towards Le Mollard.
6/ At the Chapelle du Mollard, climb up towards the Col du Mollard and the Plan d'Eau.
7/ At the Col du Mollard, take the footpath La Montée du Col down to your starting point in the Chef-lieu.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
2h
Distance :
5.6 km
Change in altitude :
238 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
238 m
Maximum altitude :
1638 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Topographical guide references :
Topoguide Pays des aiguilles d'Arves - Albiez-Montrond / Albiez-le-Jeune disponible à 5€ dans les Offices de tourisme d'Explore Maurienne sur nos horaires d'ouverture.
Map references :
Carte IGN n°3435ETR : Valloire - Aiguilles d'Arves/Col du Galibier
Further information
Publics :
Level bue - Medium
Phone 04 79 59 30 48
Localization supplement
Departure from Place Opinel in the village of Albiez-Montrond.
Opening hours
Open every day.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 27/07/2025 by Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne
