Mont Charvin hike

An emblematic silhouette in Maurienne. The Aiguilles d'Arves dominate the Arvan valley. The prettiest trilogy of the Alps according to the british Coolidge who was the first to officially ascent it in 1878.The highest of needles peaks at 3514 meters, it is the Southern Needle. Others are named the Central Needle (3513m) and the Northern Needle also called The Head of Cat (3 358 m and 3 364 m). Accessible out of the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Information about the access and weather forecast : contact the tourist office. In winter, the site of Le Chalmieu is inevitable to practice snowshoeing in our Mountains of Arvan-Villards. 3 ideas of hikes in summer : - The Easy Walk of Discovery The Savoy Les Aiguilles d'Arves: Easy walk. Accessible to strollers and people with reduced mobility. Duration: 1h30/2h. Circuit marked by interactive bornes : discovery of high mountain pastures and th life of the alpine inhabitants. - The Foot of Les Aiguilles d'Arves: departure hamlet Le Chalmieu 73300 Albiez-Montrond (1900m) - arrival La Basse du Gerbier (2578m) - 5h30 round trips. - Departure from Entraigues (1250m) in St. Jean d'Arves, hike making a loop route, to do with a bivouac : one made uneven positive of 1400 meters. Without a bivouac : have 2 cars, one parked in le Chalmieu.

Geologic point of interest in the Genin Combe.Accessible from the top if Mount Charvin (accessible by hiking, depending on the weather conditions).

All year round, the Tourist Office's crew welcomes you to help you along your stay and give you personalized advices.- Information about sports activities, family outings, cultural and leisure things to do on site and in the surrounding villages and stations (Massif des Sybelles ...) - Booking for entertainments (farm visits, torchlight descent ...) - Photocopy (paid service) - Free wireless access - List of available accommodation - Sale of the muti-activity card "Arves Loisirs" (in summer) - Sale of hiking guidebooks (summer) - Registration for outings with mountain guide for the Bureau Montagne des Arves (hiking, snowshoeing, snow) - Sale of tickets to reach the railway station of Saint Jean de Maurienne - Sale of tickets for the transport company Trans-Alpes for its trip to Turin and other destinations in the program - In winter, the office of La Chal is next to the ski school office - You can charge your electronic devices We will also make every effort to aswer your requests if you have a disability. Our information offices are accessible by ramp, equipped with a magnifying glass and appropriate documents and posters. An accessibility guide grouping accommodation, restaurants, shops, services, activities and visits accessible to people with reduced mobility is also available.