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Saint Michel, La Buffaz & L'étraz - Hiking itinerary
Description
Along the way, you'll discover the hamlet of La Buffaz, as well as a beautiful view of the Fort du Télégraphe and the Aiguilles d'Arves.
This tour is a pleasant loop that combines open landscapes and rural heritage. Climbing up the adret side of the Arc valley, the route offers beautiful panoramic views of the Aiguilles d'Arves and the surrounding relief, alternating between forests, meadows and balcony paths. Passing through the hamlets of La Buffaz, you'll discover a typical heritage, with chapels and traditional houses that bear witness to alpine life in days gone by. This is a panoramic and authentic hike, ideal for appreciating the history and landscapes of the Maurienne.
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Additional information
Updated by
Office du tourisme Intercommunal Maurienne Galibier - 17/08/2026
www.mauriennegalibier.com/fr/
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Open period
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 56 87 43
Email : accueil@maurienne-galibier.com
Website : https://www.mauriennegalibier.com/fr/
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Topo on sale at the reception desks of local tourist offices (Valloire, Orelle, Valmeinier, Saint-Michel de Maurienne).
Map references :
Topo-Guide and carto-guide available from the Maurienne Galibier tourist office.
Location complements
Parking at Saint Michel de Maurienne town hall
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