Chalet et Col d'Orgeval

At the foot of the highest peak in the Bauges, the Arcalod, this family friendly hike takes you into the Orgeval valley in the heart of the National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve.
Hush, a chamois may be watching you walk!

Description

The start of the hike is quite steep, but don't be discouraged! You are in the shade in the forest, accompanied by the song of the nant which flows below.

On the final climb to the pass, take a moment to admire the scenery and listen to the whistling of the marmots.
Here you are in the heart of the Hunting and Wildlife National Reserve where it is not uncommon to see chamois and mouflons.
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Nota Bene :
Caution! On this route, you will cross mountain pastures.
Herds may be present, watched over by patous (herding dogs). Be vigilant. Before setting off, find out how to behave in the presence of patous and remember to close the fences behind you so that the animals do not escape.

This itinerary crosses the Hautes Bauges wildlife reserve, dogs are prohibited.

Environnements

• Mountain location

Itinéraire

• Distance 9km
• Distance Difficile
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 767m
• Dénivelé négatif 767m
• Durée journalière 04h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Précision balisage GRP markings (yellow and red).
• Altitude moyenne n/c
• Altitude maximum 1732m

Période d'ouverture

From 30/06 to 01/09.

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Non

Thèmes

• Guidebook with maps/step-by-step : D/ Nant Fourchu car park
  
  1/ Follow the road for 300m and turn left on the wide, fairly steep path (signs).
  
  2/ Go straight ahead on the pastoral track up to the chalets and then take the small path that leads to the pass.
  
  3/ On the way down, as you leave the mountain pasture, you can take the Coutarse forest track on the left and reach the Nant Fourchu car park via the Coutarse refuge.