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Refuge de Varzéron walks
The Croix de Varzéron as seen from the Gorges de l’Arly.
Cool and refreshing! That’s the key phrase to describe this walk. Even during a heatwave! In such conditions, do make sure to tackle the climb in the morning. Roughly 95 per cent of this walk is in the shade. And then there’s that footbridge, about a hundred metres long, spanning the Arly torrent. Not to mention the torrents and numerous waterfalls you’ll come across on your way to the village of Cohennoz, with its very unique eco-museum, which is well worth a visit.
Walks near Refuge de Varzéron
Les Saisies - Roselette Chalet
Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.
Molliessoulaz Lodge - Les Saisies
The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
Lac Tournant
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
From Albertville station to the Refuge du Soplat des Streams
A lovely climb starting from Albertville, passing through the medieval town of Conflans and pretty mountain hamlets with views of the Tarentaise Valley, before reaching the Refuge du Soplat des Stream. The refuge is ideally located near the Tour du Beaufortain with a beautiful view of Albertville and the Olympic Park. Hike to be done from May to November: avalanche risk in winter above 1,100 metres.
The Curé passage
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Plan de la Lai refuge - Chalet de l'Écondu
This is a long stage between La Lai and L'Écondu, offering superb views of Lac de Roselend at the start.
Chalet de l'Econdu - Chalet des Arolles
Another long stage offering the chance to discover Lake Saint-Guérin.
Chalet de Roselette - Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme
From Roselette to the Croix du Bonhomme via a short section of the Tour du Mont Blanc variant.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.