
Venture to the foot of the mythical Aiguilles d'Arves. You'll find yourself in a picture-postcard setting, between mountain pastures and forests. Accessible to even inexperienced hikers, this promises to be an enchanting break!
This long hike presents no difficulties for families with minimal mountaineering equipment. The itinerary takes you to the emblematic Basse de Gerbier, which at 2,578 meters altitude lies immediately above the Tête de Chat (Aiguille d'Arves septentrionale, 3,324 meters altitude). Along the way, you'll come across numerous herds of cattle and, if you're lucky, marmots.
We advise you to book accommodation well in advance, given its small capacity. Map-reading skills are essential.
Recommended equipment :
- Mountain boots suitable for walking on varied terrain.
- Rain gear
- Warm clothing
- Pair of telescopic poles
- Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves IGN map
- Sufficient water and food
- Cheques or cash (bank terminals not always available in refuges).
From 20/06 to 22/09 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Phone : 04 79 59 30 48
Map references :
Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves IGN map on sale at Tourist Offices
IGN map n°3435ETR: Valloire - Aiguilles d'Arves/Col du Galibier
Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne - 03/04/2026
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This is a mountain itinerary. You need to be well equipped and experienced in the mountains before embarking on this tour.
DEPARTURE: Col du Mollard
1/ Col du Mollard -> Chalet d'la Croë / Distance: 8km / D+: 529m / D-: 89m / Time: 3h.
2/ Chalet d'la Croë -> Chalet du Perron: Distance: 8.4km / D+: 530m / D-: 458m / Time: 3h25.
3/ Chalet du Perron -> Col du Mollard: Distance: 15.1 km / D+: 674m / D-: 1186m / Time: 6h05.