Languages spoken
- French
Opening
From 15/04 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
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sentier pédestre : Véran par le Grand Arvet
départ : parking du Grand Arvet
route de Crève-Cœur
74700 Sallanches
France
45.957542, 6.648268
Shorter version of the classic Sallanche route, accessible via a forest trail ending at the Véran mountain pasture dominated by the steep peaks of the Croix de Fer and home to the Cascade d'Arpenaz (waterfalls).
Go hiking safely!
Walking time is approximate and does not take into account break times.
The topo/step-by-step description guides you generally but does not replace a 1/25,000 hiking map or other topoguides available in our tourist office!
In Sallanches, our Office of Guides & Leaders also offers a wide choice of outings accompanied by mountain professionals providing you with complete expertise on the environment and alpine nature, inquire at the tourist office to register.
Whatever your hike, check the weather before you go. Remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a cap or hat, a small first aid kit, as well as clothing suitable for your outing in your backpack. depending on the season and the forecast weather.
The CAF refuge is guarded in summer where it welcomes hikers wishing to spend a night in the mountains.
* Departures to other possible hikes:
- La Tête de Lassy: It will be beneficial to continue the hike to the Tête de Lassy (+ 100 m) which offers a magnificent view of this always flowery valley.
- Cheminée de Monthieu and Tête du Colonney: obligatory passage before the climb to Colonney, Véran precedes the delicate passage of the Cheminée de Monthieu.
Walking time is approximate and does not take into account break times.
The topo/step-by-step description guides you generally but does not replace a 1/25,000 hiking map or other topoguides available in our tourist office!
In Sallanches, our Office of Guides & Leaders also offers a wide choice of outings accompanied by mountain professionals providing you with complete expertise on the environment and alpine nature, inquire at the tourist office to register.
Whatever your hike, check the weather before you go. Remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a cap or hat, a small first aid kit, as well as clothing suitable for your outing in your backpack. depending on the season and the forecast weather.
The CAF refuge is guarded in summer where it welcomes hikers wishing to spend a night in the mountains.
* Departures to other possible hikes:
- La Tête de Lassy: It will be beneficial to continue the hike to the Tête de Lassy (+ 100 m) which offers a magnificent view of this always flowery valley.
- Cheminée de Monthieu and Tête du Colonney: obligatory passage before the climb to Colonney, Véran precedes the delicate passage of the Cheminée de Monthieu.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Departure: Grand Arvet car park 1. take the forest track which climbs above the car park. 2. on your right you will pass next to the path which takes you to the famous Sapin Président and which is worth the little detour for children ;-) 3. after a small flat area you cross further the bridge which spans the Crève Cœur torrent 4 . then the path climbs a little steeper for a few meters 5. this forest path continues winding through the mountain until the final clearing where you will cross the Arpenaz stream which forms the famous waterfall of the same name 6. then you see the Véran refuge and its mountain pasture a few meters away.
Useful information
Equipments and Services
Equipments
- Car park
- Free car park
Comforts & services
- Pets welcome
- Accommodation
Prices and payment
Free access.
