View of Mont Blanc – Croix de Fer loop from Col des Aravis
View of Mont Blanc – Croix de Fer loop from Col des Aravis
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View of Mont Blanc – Croix de Fer loop from Col des Aravis
01:42
5.11km
190m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 24, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.86 km
La Tête Viewpoint (La Giettaz en Aravis)
Highlight • Viewpoint
1.90 km
View of the Mont Blanc range
Highlight • Summit
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Tip by
1.93 km
Route de la soif - start of the gravel
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Tip by
2.51 km
View of Mont Blanc
Highlight • Viewpoint
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Tip by
2.70 km
Croix de Fer
Highlight • Summit
3.23 km
Les Plachaux
Highlight • Other
3.55 km
La Source des Aravis
Highlight • Other
5.11 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.64 km
987 m
401 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.13 km
1.89 km
1.01 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,650 m)
Lowest point (1,480 m)
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Thursday 23 July
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1. Aravis Chapel with 🐄 pastures around it
2. View of Mont Blanc
3. Iron Cross
4. Tall meadows with orchids
5. Refreshment stops and restaurants
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