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At the foot of the Aiguilles d'Arves via Basse du Gerbier

View of the Aiguilles d'Arves
View of the Aiguilles d'Arves
Aiguilles d' Arves
View of the Aiguilles d'Arves
Aiguilles d'Arves
Aiguilles d'Arves
Marmots
Credit : Paul Bonnet

Description

A hike in the heart of the alpine pastures, taking you as close as possible to the Aiguilles d'Arves, via the Basse du Gerbier.
You'll follow in the footsteps of the various farmers of the time (tracks, chalets), taking care to bear witness.
This hike is full of treasures, from the beauty of the scenery to the history of the plateau and its mountain pastures.

The hike begins gently on a wide forest track leading up to the last chalet, Chalet de la Motte.

The Aiguilles d'Arves consist of three needles, each with its own name.
Aiguille Centrale (3513 m) was first climbed in 1839 by the Magnin brothers. The Aiguille Méridionale (3514 m) to the south, climbed by Coolidge in 1878, is the highest point. The Aiguille Septentrionale, linked to the Aiguille Centrale by the Aiguilles d'Arves pass at 3163 m, is also known as the Tête de Chat.

When you reach the Basse du Gerbier, you'll be able to see all three Aiguilles at their best.
Then, if you take the free route, you'll reach the Chalet de la Motte by a different path.
This little path passes beneath the Aiguille de l'épaisseur, where only a few traces of the glacier that once resided there remain. Now all we see are small streams and marmot burrows.
Once we've reached La Motte, we return by the same route, but with a different view. You can see the whole valley, with all the little mountain chalets in the foreground.

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Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4h
Dist.
17 km
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Starting point

Le Chalmieu - Parking du Relais TV Montrond , 73300Albiez-Montrond
Lat : 45.176734Lng : 6.333027

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Overnight in tent or dome at Chalet d'la Croë

Chalet d'la Croë offers you a unique experience: sleeping under the stars at the foot of the Aiguilles d'Arves. There are three ways to do this: - rent a single pitch - rent a pitch with tent, mattress and comforter - reserve a geodesic domeMountain guide Virginie welcomes you to her summer garden at Chalet d'la Croë*, offering Savoyard recipes based on local produce (evening bookings only) and the chance to sleep under the stars. There are three ways to do this: - rent a single pitch and bring your own camping gear - rent a pitch with a tent, mattress and comforter - reserve a geodesic dome with a real bed for an unusual night's sleep Beware: at 2000 m altitude, nights are chilly. On-site chickens, goats, dogs and sometimes cows! Accommodation is located outside the chalet. There are : - Three geodesic domes: 2 five-place domes (two double beds and one single bed) 1 three-place dome (one large double bed) They are unheated and not shared with others for your privacy. The front of the domes has a beautiful view of the Belledonne mountain range. - An area for bivouacs and overnight stays in tents Overnight stays include dinner and breakfast on a half-board basis. The evening meal is a unique "home-made" menu or a Savoyard Fondue menu on reservation (supplement of 4€/pers for adults). There's an outdoor toilet block, as well as dry toilets and a drinking water point. Crocs are available. To save water, showers are only available for two-day stays. For all overnight stays, and for reasons of hygiene, each guest must bring a sheet or meat bag and a pillowcase (square). Blankets are available in the domes. Domes are available from 4pm and must be vacated by 10am. * small in Savoyard dialect

Chalet d'la Croë Le Chalmieu Montrond 73300 Albiez-Montrond
- Montagnicimes Office de Tourisme -
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Date and time

  • From 22/05/2025 to 15/10/2025

Additional information

Updated by

Montagnicimes Office de tourisme Intercommunal - 10/10/2024
faceausud.com/montagnicimes_webgl/
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Reception conditions for animals

Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the possible presence of herds.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Start - Relais TV parking lot in the hamlet of Le Chalmieu

1/From the Relais du Chalmieu parking lot, follow signs for Basse du Gerbier or Le Lissolet.

2/Continue towards Pré Valloire along the path, then follow Les Manches.

3/After the footbridge, turn right at the next intersection to leave the track and take the path towards Basse du Gerbier.

4/At Basse du Gerbier, turn left towards Sous la Tête de Chat then Plan Pradin.

5/Take the downhill path to La Motte.

6/Take the same route back to La Motte.

Open period

From 22/05 to 15/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Contact

Phone : 04 79 59 30 48

Email : albiez@montagnicimes.com

Website : faceausud.com/montagnicimes_webgl/

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Place de la Cathédrale 73300 SAINT JEAN DE MAURIENNE

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾