Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves - Stage 1 - from Col du Mollard to Chalet de la Croë

Description

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!

- Stage 1: Col du Mollard -> Chalet d'la Croë 8 km / D+ 517 m / D- 81 m
- Stage 2: Chalet d'la Croë -> Chalet du Perron: 8.3 km / D+ 536 m / D-463 m
- Stage 3: Chalet du Perron -> Col du Mollard: 14.9 km / D+ 670 m / D- 1182 m

You pass close to the Aiguilles d'Arves at the Basse du Gerbier (2581 m).
Strictly below the "Tête de Chat" (3364 m). A mountain hike for regular walkers, but with no particular technical difficulties.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Day 1: Col du Mollard -> Chalet d'la Croë 8 km / D+ 517 m / D- 81 m
From Col du Mollard, continue 100 m on the D80, turning slightly left onto Rue du Ravarin towards La Frédière.
At the Échaux chairlift, turn left onto Route de la Praz. Continue towards La Frédière.
At La Frédière, go back down to Rieu Gilbert, then up through the Sur la Broue chalet.
Rejoin the road, continue uphill, then turn left onto the path towards Les Chabottes.
At the signpost for Sur le Torrent, turn right onto the track.
Take the left-hand track to Chalet d'la Croë.

Tips

We advise you to book accommodation well in advance, given its small capacity.

It is advisable to book accommodation well in advance, given its small capacity.

Recommended equipment :
- Mountain boots suitable for walking on varied terrain (rigid soles)
- Rain gear
- Warm clothing
- Pair of telescopic poles
- Cash (CB terminals not always available in refuges)