Explore more
La Toussuire is certainly great. But there are also plenty of hikes to do nearby… The Arvan Villard massif, where our resort is located, is really lovely ! Seriously, you shouldn’t miss out on enjoying it! Explore more : our neighbouring resorts (also) offer superb walks that are guaranteed to impress.
Discover our selection, resort by resort
Corbier hikes
Corbier discovery walk
A very easy family walk to discover the area around the resort. It’s a great way to warm up for the week’s hikes!
From Le Corbier to La Toussuire
Would you like to visit La Toussuire or Le Corbier? Why not do it on foot? This itinerary means you don’t have to take the main road, and you can enjoy the sunshine and uninterrupted views over the valley!
The Garney loop
This family-friendly walk is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day by the stream.
The Plan Chaud loop
Family trail, partially groomed. Accessible with a toboggan (depending on snow conditions).
The Col d’Arves in summer
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.
Mont Corbier on the Sybelles Express
Take the chairlift for a breath of fresh air at altitude.
L’Oeillette – picnic area
Enjoy a cool walk in the forest and take along a picnic lunch to share with family and friends! Chamois are often seen on the slopes of Mont Charvin, so don’t forget your binoculars!
Parcours spatial
Fasten your seatbelts! Head into space with Cosmix, Le Corbier’s mascot. Observe, think and deduce on this course dotted with modules, to be enjoyed as a family with a lovely view of the Aiguilles d’Arves and the valley.
Randonnée de la Croix de Coin Cavour via le télésiège
Take the Sybelles Express chairlift for a 360° view of the Vanoise peaks, the Aiguilles d’Arves, the Ecrins, La Meije, the Etendard glacier, the Belledonne mountain range and Mont-Blanc.
Barefoot trail
Dive into a unique sensory adventure with our barefoot hike!
Saint Jean d’Arves hikes
Cheese dairy & Saint Sorlin d’Arves walk
Go find about the surroundings of Saint Jean d’Arves. Starting from the hamlet of La Chal, walk up the main road of the village and then on a path, stroll on the panoramic road with its magnificent view toward the cheese factory.
Walk through La Tour, Le Collet, Le Mollard and La Chal hamlets (heritage walk) – n°2
Come discover some of Saint Jean d’Arves’ hamlets. From the hamlet of La Chal, go discover the hamlet of Le Mollard walking by Le Collet and its chapel, the hamlet of LA Tour and its church and finally toward the donkey farm.
Walk through Entraigues hamlet (heritage walk) – n°5
Entraigues (intraquae) = “in between waters” at the confluent of the Arvan (down form the etendard glacier) and the Arvette (form les Aiguilles d’Arves). On of the 22 of Saint Jean d’Arves’ hamlets has, since 1840, its own church because it’s too far from the main hamlet “La Tour”, close the hamlet La Chal.
Les Chambons – Le Poingt walk – n°4
Come discover some of Saint Jean d’Arves’ hamlets. easy walk for everybody. Les chambons would come from “campus bonus” : good field (fertile).
Les Chambons – Plan Gaspard walk – n°3
Discover the Hamlets of Saint Jean d’Arves. Les Chambons comes from the Latin “Campus Bonus” which means “good field” “rich ground”. Plan Gaspard, formerly called “Plangaspard” designs this flat area. Family walk, accessible with a pushchair.
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.
Saint Sorlin d’Arves hikes
Small lakes tour: Potron, Guichard and Laitelet
From the Col de la Croix de Fer, discover the 3 small high-altitude lakes with a unique view of the Aiguilles d’Arves.
The Prés Plans valley
Head for the hamlet of Prés Plans for a family nature getaway to discover an ancient hamlet with its dwellings and chapel.
Les trois lacs et refuge de l’Etendard
Depuis le col de la Croix de Fer, cette superbe randonnée à l’ambiance haute-montagne, vous invite à la découverte du massif des Grandes Rousses et de ses lacs. Après une halte au refuge de l’Etendard, aventurez vous jusqu’au pied du glacier.
Jarrier hikes
Le Grand Châtelard
From the mountain pastures to the summit of Jarrier. This hike through forests and mountain pastures takes you to the Grand Châtelard, the highest point in the commune. At the summit, you’ll enjoy a 360° view of the valleys and the Arvan-Villards massif.
Randonnée à la chapelle de Bonne-Nouvelle
Since the esplanade of the chapel, the view on the city of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is magnificent and we can make a survey on the mountains which surround it.
Botanical path of Sapey
Discover the fauna and flora on the heights of Jarrier in the middle of animals and fir trees. This trail will offer you a beautiful view on the valley of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and its dominant summits.
Tour des Chapelles – Itinéraire de randonnée
On this itinerary, which combines hiking and heritage, you’ll come across several chapels from different eras and with different histories. This area, rather low in altitude, is accessible soon after winter thanks to its privileged exposure and sunshine.
Albiez hikes
Casse-Massion from Albiez-le-Jeune
This hike will take you to the summit of Casse-Massion, where you’ll have a superb view of the Arvan valley as well as the peaks and glaciers of the Haute Maurienne and Italy.
Circuit des légendes
Want to discover the territory in a fun way? Follow in the footsteps of the legendary Gargantua and his mysterious friends. On your walk, each character will put you to a test. It’s up to you to overcome them!
Comfort walk – Les Aiguilles d’Arves
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”.
Aiguilles d’Arves Savoyard Discovery Walk
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.
Hike to Chalet d’la Croë
Come and discover the mountain pastures at the foot of the Aiguilles d’Arves by joining the Chalet de la Croë.
Rival Tower
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.