Description
Touring the emblematic Aiguilles d'Arves is an adventure you won't soon forget. The scenery is sumptuous, with alpine meadows, mineral peaks and small, welcoming refuges.
With no particular technical difficulties, apart from a few steep slopes on stabilized paths, and a few torrent crossings with varying degrees of water depending on the time of year and the previous day's weather, this itinerary between Savoie and Hautes-Alpes, between the former duchy and the former kingdom, nevertheless requires good physical condition, experience of long-distance hiking and suitable personal equipment.
The GPS track for this complete loop does not include the Passage de l'Epaisseur. If you're willing and able to take on this particular stage, you can still do the full loop, but in an "8"!
This is a mountain itinerary. You need to be well equipped and experienced in the mountains before embarking on this tour.
- TipsIt is advisable 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.
- Warm clothing.
- Pair of telescopic poles.
- IGN map of Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves.
- Sufficient water and food.
- Cheques or cash (bank terminals not always available in refuges).
Services
Accommodation
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
From 20/06 to 22/09 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Subject to favorable weather.
