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Hiking

Walking Strolls and hikes: for dreamers and diehards There is something for everyone in Val d'Arly, with its fabulous countryside, unforgettable vistas and breathtaking views of the Aravis, the Beaufortain and Mont Blanc

Just a few ideas from amongst the
more than 33 signposted routes
and 300km of signposted trails that start from the 4 villages of Val d'Arly

Le Gâteau from Flumet Difficulty: medium Start and Finish: Flumet church: Le Gâteau Time : 4 hours 30mins round trip Start altitude 1005m - Highest point 1588m Route description : Go through the hamlets of La Touvière and Le Sciozier, where you can enjoy a farmhouse snack “Chez Thérèse” and the superb view of Mont Blanc. Return possible via the old road to La Giettaz. To see: Orientation table at the top of Le Gâteau with its view of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain and the Aravis

Mont de Vorès - Tête des Trois Coins from Notre Dame de Bellecombe
Difficulty : medium
Start and Finish: Plan Dessert
Time : 3 hours round trip
Start altitude 1491m - Highest point 2067m
Route description : via the Chalets de Bouza and the Chalets de la Limace
To see : View of Mont Blanc, the Plan Dessert cirque, Lac de Guï, waterfalls and alpine meadows with their herds and chalets

Mont Charvin, via the “Route des Montagnes”: a unique panorama Difficulty : very difficult. Equipment needed: climbing harness and helmet -
via ferrata below Mont Charvin
Start and Finish : Col de l'Arpettaz
Time taken : 7 hours round trip
Start altitude 1581m - Highest point 2409m
Route description : Alpine itinerary via the Golet de la Trouye, Mont Charvin and its via ferrata, and the Passage du Pas de l'Ours
To see : Unique panorama

Suggestion for a walking holiday based in one of our hotels:

- The 2-star Eau Vive Hotel at Saint Nicolas la Chapelle organises guided walks over Les Avenières (superb views of the surrounding mountains and Mont Blanc), the Col de l'Arpettaz and Mont Vorès, etc.

For the most enthusiastic mountain sports addicts: guided canyoning, via ferrata and climbing trips are organised so you can enjoy all the thrills of these exciting activities in complete safety.