Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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After 1.02 km for 66 m

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After 1.88 km for 53 m

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After 14.0 km for 575 m

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After 15.1 km for 66 m

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After 15.8 km for 56 m

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Parking

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2.77 km

Les aiguilles d'arves

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Hike at the foot of the Aiguilles d'Arves. The bass of Gerbier. Easy level, good path and well marked.

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6.14 km

Switchbacks to Basse du Gerbier

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View towards the Col du Mollard and Albiez-Montrond.

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6.72 km

Path that allows you to find yourself at the foot of the needles of Arves. The highlight is the passage de la Basse du Gerbier. Great view of the needle climbing routes, especially the crotch or cat's head.

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7.46 km

Sous la Tête de Chat

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View of the Aiguilles d'Arves, in particular the northern needle "Tête de Chat". More like a toad.

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7.50 km

Descent to Plan Pradin

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Alternative path to return to Chalmieu.

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8.85 km

At the Foot of Les Aiguilles

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10.7 km

Aiguilles d'Arves

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View of the Aiguilles d'Arves from the mountain pastures towards La Motte.

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13.9 km

Between Les Aiguilles

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

5.14 km

4.19 km

772 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.35 km

3.83 km

2.82 km

1.25 km

675 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Les aiguilles d'arves – Basse du Gerbier, 2541 m loop from Albiez-Montrond

Les aiguilles d'arves

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Basse du Gerbier, 2541 m

Sous la Tête de Chat

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