Autour de la pointe D'Emy - 4-day walking itinerary

Hiking
Expert
96h
57km
+3292m
-3292m
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Description

Located in the Arves massif, the pointe d'Emy is a summit separating Albiez from Karellis and Valloire. This itinerary offers a wild, unspoilt setting for seasoned hikers in search of tranquillity and authenticity.

Departing from the Albiez-le-Jeune recreation area, your itinerary will take you to Albiez-Montrond, Col du Mollard to spend your first night at the Chalet d'la Croë, in alpine pasture beneath the Aiguilles d'Arves. The following day you'll reach the Club Alpin des Aiguilles d'Arves refuge (Valloire commune) via the alpine and challenging Epaisseur pass. From the refuge, you'll take a balcony trail to the village of Albanne for a 3rd night. The following day, via the resort of Les Karellis, you'll climb the pass below the Mont Tissot cross to return to Albiez-le-Jeune. This tour lasts 4 days and 3 nights.

Difficult sections

The Col de l’Épaisseur pass is the most challenging section of the Tour des Aiguilles d’Arves. Only experienced hikers, accustomed to navigating varied terrain and mountainous conditions, should attempt this route, provided weather and snow conditions are favorable.
To reach Plan Pradin from the Col de l’Épaisseur on the Albiez-Montrond side, the route follows a very steep scree slope on unstable terrain. This section requires sure-footedness, good physical condition, and experience navigating difficult terrain.
Rockfalls may occur in this area. For this reason, the passage is not recommended for large groups to minimize the risk of triggering rockfalls that could endanger hikers below.
Before setting out, be sure to check the trail conditions. Snowfields may persist into summer, making the crossing difficult or even dangerous.
If you are not accustomed to this type of terrain, it is strongly recommended that you hire a mountain guide or a professional guide.

Marking

Yellow paint, iron stakes for high-altitude mountain pastures, yellow Tour du pays des Aiguilles d'Arves plaques.

Map references

Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves IGN map on sale at Tourist Offices.
IGN map n°3435ETR: Valloire - Aiguilles d'Arves/Col du Galibier

Amenities

Stages

Guided steps

Start : Albiez-le-Jeune

1/ Albiez-le-Jeune -> Chalet d'la Croë : 16.7 km / D+ 932 m / D- 221 m

2/ Chalet d'la Croë -> Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves: 9 km / D+ 878 m / D- 712 m

3/ Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves -> Albanne: 17.6km / D+ 674m / D- 1293m

4/ Albanne -> Albiez-le-Jeune: 13.3 km / D+ 831 m / D- 1088 m

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Address
Zone de loisirs des Léchères, 124 route de Villargondran, 73300, Albiez-le-Jeune
Opening
From 20/06 to 22/09 daily. Subject to favorable weather.

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Address
Zone de loisirs des Léchères, 124 route de Villargondran, 73300, Albiez-le-Jeune
Opening
From 20/06 to 22/09 daily. Subject to favorable weather.