Vallon Chalets Loop - Stage 3 - Walking itinerary

Hiking
Medium
2h45min
6.8km
-680m
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Description

Stage 3: From the Aiguilles d'Arves refuge to Les Verneys
The Vallon loop offers a multi-day itinerary up to the Col de l'Épaisseur, via the Aiguilles d'Arves refuge.

Stage 3: Departure from Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves, Les Choseaux - Verneys: 6.8 km / D+ 0 m / D- 680 m
This loop is a variant of Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves.

Difficult sections

Vertiginous passage at the "Mauvais pas", just after leaving the refuge

Marking

Map references

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

Amenities

Itinerary

Guided steps

Descend from the refuge to Commandrault, then turn right onto a mountain pasture path that descends to the Les Aiguilles post just above the Chalets des Aiguilles. Turn left to descend first into the alpine pasture and then into the forest to La Rivine via La Roche Bernard. At La Rivine, turn right to cross the Valoirette and the main road. Take the track opposite along the right bank of the Valoirette as far as a footbridge. Cross the footbridge to return to the start parking lot.

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Address
Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves, 73450, Valloire
Opening
From 01/06 to 15/09 daily. Subject to favorable weather.

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Address
Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves, 73450, Valloire
Opening
From 01/06 to 15/09 daily. Subject to favorable weather.