Hiking - Circuit des Crêtes

A hike to the ridges that form the natural border between the Arvan and Villards Valleys. Enjoy a 360° view of the Arvan-Villards Massif.

A hike to the ridges that form the natural border between the Arvan and Villards Valleys. Enjoy a 360° view of the Arvan-Villards Massif.

From the hamlet of Le Léard, head towards Les Chambeaux via Rottier. The trail cuts across the 4x4 track to join a path; take a right towards Cucois along this balcony path. Once you reach the Cucois crossroads, take the path on the left towards Les Teppes, then Les Chambeaux. Ascend via the trail that cuts across the switchbacks of the 4x4 track. Continue along the 4x4 track until you reach the Chapelle de Notre Dame des Chambeaux. After admiring the chapel, follow the signs for Crêt Massuet, taking the path that climbs up through the mountain pasture. This path passes below the Crête de Roche Noire, crosses the Torrent de La Verdaz, and then winds through the Arvan state forest before reaching Crêt Massuet. From there, turn right towards Col de Cressua, then Col de Cochemin. From Col de Cochemin, return to Les Chambeaux, descending via Les Buissonnets. From Les Chambeaux, return to the hamlet of Le Léard following the same route as on the way out.