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Refuge de Varzéron walks
The Croix de Varzéron as seen from the Gorges de l’Arly
Visorando Member
7.78 mi
+3,222 ft
-3,222 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cohennoz (Savoie)
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
10.55 mi
+2,303 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.
Molliessoulaz Lodge - Les Saisies
9.49 mi
+4,888 ft
-2,579 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Queige (Savoie)
The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.
From Chaucisse to the Col des Aravis via the Chalet du Curé
9.45 mi
+2,146 ft
-1,463 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
Starting from the hamlet of Chaucisse, this walk, with Mont Blanc as a backdrop, takes you into a magnificent landscape at the foot of the Étalle, then past the well-known Chalet du Curé, before descending gently towards the Col des Aravis.
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
7.87 mi
+2,005 ft
-5,089 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
Lac Tournant
7.86 mi
+2,064 ft
-4,298 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
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.
La Ravoire – Arêches Alpine Refuge
5.05 mi
+2,425 ft
-961 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
First (easy) stage of a two-day tour of the Grand Mont.
A well-marked path forming part of the Tour du Beaufortain.
Magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Col de la Bâthie
From Albertville station to the Refuge du Soplat des Streams
7.03 mi
+4,177 ft
-604 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Albertville (Savoie)
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.
Arêches Alpine Refuge – La Ravoire
8.18 mi
+3,419 ft
-4,836 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Second stage of the Tour du Grand Mont, passing via the summit. Starting from the mountain hut at Arêches.
A long stage with two steep descents, but superb views from the summit of the Grand Mont and a magnificent finish overlooking the Valley of the Seven Lakes.