This winter, the resort is open from December 12, 2026, to April 9, 2027.

Le col d’Arves

Le Corbier

This is THE family hike to do at the weekend! You won't regret taking this route, which leads up to the Col d'Arves for a magnificent view of the Aiguilles d'Arves and the villages of St Sorlin and St Jean d'Arves.

Description

When to leave?
Departure around 10:30 a.m. to arrive at the Col d'Arves for the picnic.

Itinerary:
1 - This hike starts from the Tourist Office. Take the 4X4 track 150 m above the Tourist Office and turn left. At the crossroads, turn left in the direction of "La Combe des Arvins". Watch out for marmots a little further down the path! Pass under the Mont Corbier chairlift and the Buddha ski restaurant, then continue along the path above the Vadrouilles ski lift.
2 - At the left-hand bend in the farm track, you reach the entrance to the Combe des Arvins. Take the path towards "Col d'Arves". The path winds through a wooded area and ends up in the mountain pastures.
3 - At the "lièvre bleu", turn left onto the farm track to reach the Col d'Arves.
4 - From the Col, turn left towards "La Baye", Le Corbier.
5 - Take a short break at the picnic table at Col d'Arves before returning to the resort. Turn left and head up "le Cruet", returning to Le Corbier via the bottom of the resort.

This hike is also part of the "Randos de Max"! Booklet available at Tourist Office reception.

Services

  • Pets welcome

Complément d'accueil

Adaptez votre équipement à votre niveau et aux conditions météo.

Tarifs

Free access.

Moyens de paiement

Openings

From 01/05 to 30/09 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Types of activity / equipment

  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hiking itinerary

Route information

Distance

6 km

Route type

Loop

Signposted route

Marked route

Markup accuracy

Follow the yellow signs.

Positive elevation

407 m

Negative height difference

407 m

Maximum elevation

1785 m

Daily duration

165 min

Type of terrain

  • Stone
  • Ground
  • Not suitable for strollers

Delicate passages

Beware: after a period of rain or thunderstorm, the path becomes muddy and slippery in places, so bring good hiking boots and poles.

Topoguide references

Itinerary no. 24 in the topo-guide sold at the Corbier Tourist Office.

Pets welcome

Accepted animals

Accepted

Animals accepted with supplement

Without supplements

Spoken languages

  • English

Reception of people with disabilities

Adapted tourism
  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Clientele and group

Types of clientele
  • Level red – hard
  • Walkers/hikers

Environnements

Park in the car parks below the buildings. The walk starts from the Tourist Office.

  • Mountain view
  • Panoramic view
  • Mountain location
Le col d’Arves

Office de Tourisme
73300 Le Corbier

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