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At the foot of the Aiguilles d'Arves
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Touch these emblematic mountains of the Maurienne Valley
difficult
Distance 11.6 km
4:05 h
687 m
687 m
2,587 m
1,907 m
In a preserved environment between mountain pastures and peaks over 3000 meters, head towards the Aiguilles d'Arves.
Without technical difficulties but still quite physical, this route will take you as close as possible to these majestic mountains where a relatively flat sector will allow you to take a well-deserved break.
Take the time to look back: at almost 2600 meters above sea level, you have a superb view of the Arvan valley.
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To see/To know
Made up of three needles, each bearing a name, the Aiguilles Centrale 3513m was climbed for the first time in 1839 by the Magnin brothers.
The southern needle, 3514m, to the south, climbed by Coolidge in 1878 is the highest point.
The Aiguille septentrionale, 3358m, connected to the Aiguille Centrale by the Col des Aiguilles d'Arves, 3163m, is also called Tête de Chat.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
2,587 m
Lowest point
1,907 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Dirt road
3 km
Forested/wild trail
3 km
Path
3.3 km
Unknown
2.2 km
Safety information
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Albiez-Montrond (1,907 m)
Coordinates:
DD
45.176924, 6.332140
DMS
45°10'36.9"N 6°19'55.7"E
UTM
32T 290380 5006067
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Destination
Albiez-Montrond
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Getting there
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-Coordinates
DD
45.176924, 6.332140
DMS
45°10'36.9"N 6°19'55.7"E
UTM
32T 290380 5006067
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
11.6 km
Duration
4:05 h
Ascent
687 m
Descent
687 m
Highest point
2,587 m
Lowest point
1,907 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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