The Pointe d'Emy overlooking the village of Albiez-Montrond is so attractive, it makes you want to walk around it. It makes you want to walk all around it... So take a 4-day tour of the Pointe d'Emy, visiting its neighboring Aiguilles d'Arves via the Col de l'Épaisseur.
Stage 1: Albiez-le-Jeune -> Chalet d'la Croë: 16.7 km / D+ 872 m / D- 165 m
Stage 2: Chalet d'la Croë -> Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves: 9 km / D+ 910 m / D-738 m
Stage 3: Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves -> Albanne: 17.4 km / D+ 649 m / D- 1280 m
Stage 4: Albanne -> Albiez-le-Jeune: 13.3 km / D+ 825 m / D- 1087 m
This hike is not accessible if the route is snow-covered or icy.
An ideal spot for swimming (supervised in summer) and resting at the start and finish of several hikes. Located in the leisure area, the lake is close to children's playgrounds, picnic areas, petanque courts and tennis courts.The Albiez-le-Jeune leisure park offers walkers a peaceful place to swim, picnic, play pétanque or tennis, or just relax. Children can enjoy the playground. It's an ideal place to relax in the shade after a hike.
Située au bord du plan d'eau, la zone de bivouac aménagée d'Albiez-le-Jeune comprend deux WC, une douche avec de l'eau chaude, un lavabo extérieur et des tables de pique-nique. Le lieu idéal pour planter sa tente !
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
You can find all the daily products in this mini market - food, situated in the center of the village : general food, cooked meats and cheese, grocery, regional products, bread, gas, hardware and first aid.This place was at once a farm, before being restored in traditional grocery. This familial shop, essential in the village, is open everyday of the year. Every day, fresh bread deliver from "Moulin Valentin".
The Albiez-Montrond Tourist Office welcomes you all summer in the center of the village. You will find all the tourist documentation for your stay !The Montagnicimes Tourist Office, spread over three offices: - Albiez-Montrond - Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - The Boots represents and offers tourist information for nine municipalities (Albiez-le-Jeune, Albiez-Montrond, Jarrier, La-Tour-en-Maurienne, Montvernier, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Saint-Julien-Montdenis, Saint-Pancrace , Villargondran). During Summer, the Albiez-Montrond reception service provides you with: - The resort map - The entertainment program - The cinema program - A touch screen with the "Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves" application - Different maps of the territory - Maps and routes for road biking, gravel, mountain biking with or without VAE - Various tourist documentation on leisure activities (culture, heritage and sport) - For children, the "Riddles of the cat" game booklets at the Chef-lieu and at Mollard. - A Crédit Agricole cash dispenser For sale you will also find: - Topo-guides listing marked hikes in 4 sectors: 1 - Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne / La-Tour-en-Maurienne / Montvernier / Saint-Julien-Montdenis / Villargondran 2 - Albiez-Montrond / Albiez-le-Jeune 3 - Saint-Jean-d'Arves / Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves 4 - Villarembert / Le Corbier / Fontcouverte / La Toussuire / Saint-Pancrace / Les Bottières / Jarrier - The ticket office of the Gérard Philipe Theater in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Posters of the territory - A shop of local artisans and producers - Fishing permits - Subscriptions, notebooks, and tickets of the Cœur de Maurienne Arvan Bus network - The ticket office for Trans'Alpes excursions Or for any other information that would be useful for your stay: accommodation, mobility and catering
At the Sherpa supermarket on the Col du Mollard, you'll find: a fine butchery-cheese-catering department, regional products, fresh bread... As well as roast chicken on Wednesdays and Sundays, and fresh fish on Thursdays (reservations recommended).Grocery, butcher's, delicatessen, rotisserie, delicatessen, cheese shop, culinary specialities: mountain beef sausages, fresh bread depot, regional products, parapharmacy, souvenirs, local press, sale of snow chains... Raclette and fondue prepared to order. Roast chicken on Wednesdays and Sundays and fresh fish on Thursdays, booking recommended. Rental of raclette, fondue, pierrade and crêpe party equipment by prior arrangement. Online sales. Home delivery (full fridge service). Electric vehicle and VTTAE charging station (in summer).
Warm welcome. The refuge is supervised during the summer period. You can also eat there. There is an area to prepare your meals, which you can enjoy in the communal dining room (picnic tax).Food available all day. Accommodation, evening meal, breakfast. The caretaker uses mainly local produce: beer, lemonade, alp'cola, cheeses, butter, wine, bread, mountain herbal teas, crozet pasta... Cold and hot drinks available all day.
Le Col d'Albanne est un col des Alpes situé sur la commune de Montrciher Albanne, à une altitude de 1 652 mètres.
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
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1/ Stage 1:
From the chief town of Albiez-le-Jeune, head towards the Moine de Champlan. After admiring this geological curiosity, turn left towards Les Aiguilles to join the RD80 at the Croix de la Ducherie.
Turn right on the RD80 as far as Ravin du Claret, then take the track on the right towards Bonvillard.
Cross the hamlet and continue towards Albiez-Montrond. Get back on the RD80 at Des Combarres and follow it to Place Opinel. Continue towards the Rival forest to reach La Villette.
Cross the road and climb up to La Plaigne.
At La Frédière, go back down to Rieu Gilbert, then up through the Sur la Broue chalet. Rejoin the road, continue uphill, then turn left onto the path towards Les Chabottes.
At the signpost on the Torrent, turn right to go up the track. Take the left-hand track to Chalet d'la Croë.
2/ Step 2:
Take the path leading south from the chalet to join the track at Bassin.
At La Motte, take the left-hand track, leaving a chalet on your right, cross the stream and follow the ridge to Plan Pradin.
At Plan Pradin, turn left towards the Passage de l'Épaisseur.
From the Passage de l'Épaisseur, descend to the Col, then back down to the Aiguilles d'Arves refuge via the Combe du Puy.
3/ Stage 3:
Descend to Commandrault, then fork left towards the hamlet of Les Verneys.
Cross the hamlet to join the main road.
Cross the road and the Valloirette.
Follow the torrent on the right bank as far as the Valloirette footbridge.
Then climb up to the hamlet of Poingt Ravier.
Continue up the balcony path to Pain du Sucre, crossing the Villard stream (footbridge installed around June 10 and removed around September 15).
At La Turraz, head towards Gros Mélèze, then stay on the balcony path towards Albanne.
Cross the ruisseau des Moulins and continue downhill to Albanne.
4/ Stage 4:
Follow the RD for 500 m to the Col d'Albanne.
Continue towards Lac Pramol through hay meadows and mélézin.
From the lake, take the "sentier du Blanchon" theme trail to the Les Karellis ski resort.
Cross the resort to Le Suiffet. Climb the Porte Brune ridge in the 1st section through a shady spruce forest, then continue into the more mineral Combe de Messolard.
There is a "technical" passage (not very difficult) on a boulder equipped with a handrail (cable) and metal steps.
Below the Casse-Massion cross, fork right onto the Lacha ridge as far as the Croix d'Albiez.
At the Mont Tissot signpost, fork left to descend to Albiez-le-Jeune via Les Roches.
We advise you to book accommodation well in advance, given its small capacity.
Recommended equipment :
- Mountain boots suitable for walking on varied terrain (rigid soles)
- Rain gear
- Warm clothing
- Pair of telescopic poles
- Cash (CB terminals not always available in refuges)
From 20/06 to 20/09.
Phone : 04 79 59 30 48
Email : albiez@montagnicimes.com