Venture to the foot of the mythical Aiguilles d'Arves. You'll find yourself in a picture-postcard setting, between mountain pastures and forests. Accessible to even inexperienced hikers, this promises to be an enchanting break!
- Stage 3: Chalet du Perron -> Col du Mollard: 14.9 km / D+ 670 m / D- 1182 m
You pass close to the Aiguilles d'Arves at the Basse du Gerbier (2581 m).
Strictly below the "Tête de Chat" (3364 m). A mountain hike for regular walkers, but with no particular technical difficulties.
Enjoy the lake, its fantastic surroundings and great facilities for all. Picnic areas, boules, volleyball. Free parking.This lovely lake is the perfect place for a relaxing swim. Swimming is supervised in season, and the lake is divided into two sections (bathing to a maximum depth of 1.50 m and bathing to a maximum depth of 5 m). For younger children, a natural paddling pool adjoins the lake. Around the lake, you'll find 7 picnic tables, public toilets, a snack bar, children's games, volleyball and petanque courts. Coming directly from the resort's springs, the water is clean and cool (23.5° at the height of summer). It's a comfortable place to swim. From the diving platform or from your towel, you can admire the panoramic view of Mont Emy, the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Corbier and La Toussuire resorts and the village's chief town. An ideal place for all ages to swim, play, sunbathe, relax, picnic and enjoy the summer! Supervised swimming and access to the Mississipi boats and aqualudic course every day from 1pm to 7pm during the summer vacations. Free parking and WC.
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).
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
Agence alpine des territoires - 24/06/2024
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1/ Day 1: Col du Mollard -> Chalet d'la Croë 8 km / D+ 517 m / D- 81 m
From Col du Mollard, continue 100 m on the D80, turning slightly left onto Rue du Ravarin towards La Frédière.
At the Échaux chairlift, turn left onto Route de la Praz. Continue towards La Frédière.
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 for Sur le Torrent, turn right onto the track.
Take the left-hand track to Chalet d'la Croë.
2/ DAY 2: Chalet d'la Croë -> Chalet du Perron : 8.3 km / D+ 536 m / D-463 m
Take the path south from Chalet d'la Croë to join the track at Bassin.
At La Motte turn left, leaving a chalet on your right, cross the stream and follow the ridge to Plan Pradin.
At Plan Pradin, turn slightly right towards Tête de Chat.
At the signpost below Tête de Chat, turn right and follow the ridge to Basse du Gerbier.
Turn left and follow the ridge after 2 zigzags to the La Crête point, continuing downhill to the Col.
From the Col, descend through the mountain pastures to the Chalet du Perron.
3/ DAY 3: Chalet du Perron -> Col du Mollard : 14.9 km / D+ 670 m / D- 1182 m
We advise you to book accommodation well in advance, given its small capacity.
It is advisable 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 22/09.
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