Walk "Les Balcons de l'Arcossais"
Description
Fancy a walk close to the village centre? This looping route between river and forest will keep you cool and calm on hot summer days.
This short loop starts from the Plan du Moulin bridge and is perfect for an introductory family hike. Between forest and pretty views over Saint Sorlin d'Arves and Saint Jean d'Arves, you will then follow the Arvan, the emblematic river of the Arves valley, before returning to the atmosphere of summer afternoons at the Plan du Moulin leisure area.
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Walks and hikes
Discover the hamlet of Les Prés Plans, Les Vachers or the small lakes at altitude, Saint Sorlin d'Arves offers various short walks.CARTE IGN 3335 ET and 3435ET : on sale at "Lolita Boutique". HIKING GUIDE BOOKS : 5 € on sale at the Tourist Office or by mail (download your order). CARTOGUIDE : 7€ on sale at the Tourist Office. PACK : TOPO GUIDE + CARTOGUIDE : 10€ On sale at the Tourist Office. With the many lakes and many landscapes St Sorlin has a beautiful environment and many hiking trails. Below walks and hikes possible around St Sorlin : La vallée des Prés Plans Easy out-and-back walk giving access to the old village of Les Prés Plans with a chapel dating from 1630 and a number of farms. Lengh: 1h30 return Start: hotel-restaurant Le Gros Caillou (D5 on village map) follow signs for « Vieux Village des Prés Plans » way marking. Accesible for handicapped persons. Le tour des petits lacs d'altitude (Potron et Guichard) Easy walk around the small high lakes. Panoramic area giving views over the Arvan Valley. Lengh : 1h - Start: Col de la Croix de Fer track passing under the stele. Ideal picnic place. Lac Laitelet Recommended spot to stop and enjoy the view. Very easy access along the road. Access : RD 926, 1 km below the Col de la Croix de Fer. Ideal picnic place.
Self-guided hikes
More than 100 km of marked trails await you in and around Saint Sorlin d'Arves. From the different hamlets, family discoveries or more daring ascent, many possibilities are offered to you in an exceptional setting.CARTE IGN 3335 ET and 3435ET : on sale at "Lolita Boutique" HIKING GUIDE BOOKS : 5 € on sale at the Tourist Office or by mail (download your order) CARTOGUIDE : 7€ on sale at the Tourist Office PACK : TOPO GUIDE + CARTOGUIDE : 10€ On sale at the Tourist Office WALKING OUT AND ACCOMPANIED: see Mountain guides With the many lakes and many landscapes St Sorlin has a beautiful environment and many hiking trails. Below walks and hikes possible around St Sorlin: Les trois lacs This hike is a little bit longer from the others, but it is not difficult. You can reach the beautifull site called ?les 3 lacs? (the 3 lakes) at the foot of the Etendard glacier. Start Col de la Croix de Fer, follow signs for « Refuge de l'Etendard ». Lengh : 5h Ramp: 366m to get to the refuge (catering).
Date and time
- From 01/05/2024 to 10/11/2024
- From 01/05/2025 to 10/11/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves - 27/06/2024
www.saintsorlindarves.com
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From the Plan du Moulin (500 metres below the Tourist Office, follow "Aire de jeux"), pass the point leading to the tennis/leisure centre and walk along the mountain side of the football pitch on the right. Follow the path (steep for 200 m) that zig-zags up the side of the Crêt d'Ornon. Once you reach the flat, there is a fine panoramic view of the village and the hamlet of Les Vachers. Follow the path to the left, which climbs slightly to the east through the undergrowth. You can leave the balcony path at Malcrozet (1-hour loop), or further on at Cluny (1.5-hour loop), or even further on at La Curiaz (2-hour loop). Return along the D926 road or by the same route.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 59 71 77
Email : info@saintsorlindarves.com
Website : www.saintsorlindarves.com
