Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves (étape 4)

9.5 mi
one way
2,549 ft
climb
8,845 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves (étape 4) is a 9.4-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 6,150 ft and 8,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,550 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 Villar-d'Arêne, about 2.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Serret des Morts, Roche de Casse and Pointe d'Adèle. For camping, Ancien refuge Carraud and Camping GCU de Villar-d'Arène are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 des Aiguilles d'Arves (étape 4) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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