Tour du Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves (variante)
- 2.9 mi
- one way
- 1,983 ft
- climb
- 9,601 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Tour du Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves (variante) is a 2.9-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 7,840 ft and 9,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,980 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Valloire, about 4.3 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille de l'Épaisseur, Aiguille d'Argentière and Petite Argentière. For camping, Ancien refuge Carraud and L'Insolite de Pierre Rouge are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Tour du Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves (variante) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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