Vallon Chalets Loop - Stage 2 - Walking itinerary

Stage 2: From the Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves to the Col de l'Epaisseur
The Vallon loop offers a multi-day itinerary up to the Col de l'Epaisseur, via the Aiguilles d'Arves refuge.

This stage takes you from the Aiguilles d'Arves refuge to the Col de l'épaisseur and back.
This loop is a variant of Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves.

IGN map 3435ET VALLOIRE - Aiguilles d'Arves / Col du Galibier is on sale in Valloire shops.

Climb above the refuge on an alpine path to the Sous l'aiguille de l'Epaisseur post. Turn right, cross an area of large boulders and join the combe du Puy. Follow the cairns up the bottom of the combe to the Col de l'Epaisseur. Return to the refuge by the same route.