The Best Hiking Trails in Arve Valley

Take advantage of the large gravel road to gently warm up, as once you’ll reach the trail up to Chalet du Boret, the climb will get much steeper. This bit can get fairly technical and exposed at times, but chains have been setup to secure the path in the most dangerous parts....

The hike to Tête du Colonney is a challenging one—especially as you reach the summit and the trail is on an exposed ridge. But if your goal is only to visit the limestone pavements, you can safely skip that last bit and stick to the loop around the “désert de Platé” and still enjoy an amazing day out in the mountains....

Although hiking in this part of the Alps is mostly done on well-maintained trails, it’s still possible to add a bit more adventure in one’s day out. This route starts off along an easy trail in the forest that will take you to refuge de Folly....