Valloire Galibier Expériences - Parcours - Vallon Chalets Loop - Stage 3

Stage 3: From the Aiguilles d'Arves refuge to Les Verneys
The Vallon loop offers a multi-day itinerary up to the Col de l'Épaisseur, via the Aiguilles d'Arves refuge.

The characteristics of the route.

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Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves (73)

Distance 7.59 km
Elevation gain 90 m
Elevation lost 760 m
Min. elevation 1557 m
Max. elevation. 2237 m
Duration (depending on pace) 2h45
Marking Yes

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Stage 3: Departure from Refuge des Aiguilles d'Arves, Les Choseaux - Verneys: 6.8 km / D+ 0 m / D- 680 m
This loop is a variant of Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves.

Delicate passages : Vertiginous passage at the "Mauvais pas", just after leaving the refuge

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : From 01/06 to 15/09 daily. Subject to favorable weather.

Step by step description : Descend from the refuge to Commandrault, then turn right onto a mountain pasture path that descends to the Les Aiguilles post just above the Chalets des Aiguilles. Turn left to descend first into the alpine pasture and then into the forest to La Rivine via La Roche Bernard. At La Rivine, turn right to cross the Valoirette and the main road. Take the track opposite along the right bank of the Valoirette as far as a footbridge. Cross the footbridge to return to the start parking lot.

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