Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves - Stage 2 - From Chalet de la Croë to Chalet du Perron

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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 2: Chalet d'la Croë -> Chalet du Perron: 8.3 km / D+ 536 m / D-463 m

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

2/ DAY 2: Chalet d'la Croë -> Chalet du Perron: 8.3 km / D+ 536 m / D-463 m
Take the path south from Chalet d'la Croë to join the track at Bassin.
At La Motte turn left, leaving a chalet on your right, cross the stream and follow the ridge to Plan Pradin.
At Plan Pradin, turn slightly right towards Tête de Chat.
At the signpost below Tête de Chat, turn right and follow the ridge to Basse du Gerbier.
Turn left and follow the ridge after 2 zigzags to the La Crête point, continuing downhill to the Col.
From the Col, descend through the mountain pastures to the Chalet du Perron.

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)