Col d'Arves

Le Corbier

This is THE family hike to do at the weekend! You won't regret taking this route, which leads up to the Col d'Arves for a magnificent view of the Aiguilles d'Arves and the villages of St Sorlin and St Jean d'Arves.

Description

When to leave?
Departure around 10:30 a.m. to arrive at the Col d'Arves for the picnic.

Itinerary:
1 - This hike starts from the Tourist Office. Take the 4X4 track 150 m above the Tourist Office and turn left. At the crossroads, turn left in the direction of "La Combe des Arvins". Watch out for marmots a little further down the path! Pass under the Mont Corbier chairlift and the Buddha ski restaurant, then continue along the path above the Vadrouilles ski lift.
2 - At the left-hand bend in the farm track, you reach the entrance to the Combe des Arvins. Take the path towards "Col d'Arves". The path winds through a wooded area and ends up in the mountain pastures.
3 - At the "lièvre bleu", turn left onto the farm track to reach the Col d'Arves.
4 - From the Col, turn left towards "La Baye", Le Corbier.
5 - Take a short break at the picnic table at Col d'Arves before returning to the resort. Turn left and head up "le Cruet", returning to Le Corbier via the bottom of the resort.

This hike is also part of the "Randos de Max"! Booklet available at Tourist Office reception.

Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view

Itinerary

Distance 6.5km
Type of itinerary LOOP
Elevation gain 407m
Elevation drop 407m
Duration 02:45
Marked trail Yes
Marking details Follow the yellow signs.
Tricky passage Beware: after a period of rain or thunderstorm, the path becomes muddy and slippery in places, so bring good hiking boots and poles.
Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Highest altitude 1785m