Punta Bagna and the Col du Fréjus from the Arrondaz plateau

At Valfréjus station, take the Arrondaz cable car to reach the start of the walk at the upper station.

(S/E) Opposite, take the path that winds its way beneath the Punta Bagna chairlift. Return to the area beneath the chairlift.

(1) Cross it, then continue straight ahead and, after a steep climb, emerge at the Col d’Arrondaz.

(2) Follow the wide track downhill towards the Col du Fréjus. You’ll reach a crossroads of tracks at the end of the descent in the Fréjus valley.

(3) Now head back up the Sentier de la Mémoire; at a stream, you’ll reach a junction of paths above the Fréjus military barracks.

(4) Leave the Sentier de la Mémoire here and take the path on the left. Continue the winding ascent until you reach the top of Lac de Punta Bagna.

(5) Continue the ascent and, via a wide circular loop to the left, reach the summit of Punta Bagna at the top of the chairlift.

(6) Descend via the same route in the opposite direction to return to the Baraquement du Fréjus crossroads.

(4) Turn left onto the Sentier de la Mémoire and, following a level path, easily reach the Col du Fréjus on the French-Italian border. Continue for a few metres to enjoy the view towards Italy.

(7) Follow the same path back in the opposite direction to reach the Baraquement du Fréjus crossroads.

(4) Follow the route back in the opposite direction to reach the upper station of the Arrondaz cable car (S/E).

Click here for directions to the top station of the Arrondaz cable car.

(6) Punta Bagna summit: take in the view of the surrounding mountains listed on the orientation boards, on both the French and Italian sides.