Aiguilles d'Arves Tour
Touring the Aiguilles d'Arves is an adventure you won't soon forget! This alpine hike, for experienced hikers only, will plunge you into a sumptuous setting of mountain pastures, mineral peaks and welcoming refuges.
Septentrional, centrale and méridionale culminating at 3,514 meters above sea level, but also known as 'Tête de Chat' or 'Petit Jean', 'Gros Jean' and 'Jean Jean', these three emblematic mountains were conquered in 1893 by Valloire residents hunting chamois, and made famous by William Coolidge's ascents in 1873.
The Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves, a hiking itinerary between Savoie and Hautes-Alpes, takes you into a wilderness atmosphere, immersed far from everything, in a succession of high-altitude passes, panoramic ridges and flower-filled mountain pastures on whose slopes graze numerous herds of cattle, goats and sheep.
This interdepartmental itinerary, dedicated to the very best mountain hikers, combines history and trade, wars and peddlers, between the former State of Savoy and the Kingdom of France. Cross the border on these ancient paths steeped in history, on these slopes and crests!
Overtures :
From 20/06 to 20/09.
Subject to favorable weather.
Goleon Mountain Hut
Nestled in its valley, the Refuge du Goléon awaits you, summer and winter alike! The hut keepers will welcome you with a smile with meals prepared with care, from organic and local products. See you soon!
Mountain hut Pic du Mas de la Grave - Chez Polyte
The mountain hut is located in the heart of an alpine area particularly conducive for hiking during Summer as well as Winter. It also provides an ideal stopover on the GR54 from the well known Tour de l'Oisans. The winter shelter open for 6 people, wood, gas, dishes, blanket.