• Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
  • Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley
Savoy / Alps

Trekking with bivouac camping at the gateway to the Maurienne valley

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Savoy / Alps
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    11.78 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇪🇸
    Spanish
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Escape in a small group (maximum 6 people) for an immersive nature experience, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Easily accessible by train from Grenoble , this trip takes you to the heart of Belledonne , a wild and secluded mountain range in the Alps. Between high-altitude lakes , panoramic ridges , and isolated alpine pastures , you'll explore the northern, most pristine section, accompanied by a passionate guide with extensive knowledge of the area.

Each day is an invitation to wonder: observing birds of prey , fleeting encounters with chamois , vibrant alpine flora, and the constant murmur of crystal-clear streams . Nights are spent bivouacking in tents or under the stars , to the soothing rhythm of the mountains.

This experience offers you much more than a hike: a human and sensory adventure , to rediscover the essential , develop your autonomy and reconnect deeply with nature … and with yourself.

The highlights

  • All quality camping equipment provided
  • An original route off the beaten track with unforgettable views
  • An experienced guide to support you in your efforts and help you achieve independence in the mountains.
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average distance/day: 9 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 717 m
  • Average daily descent: 684 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇪🇸
Spanish
🇫🇷
French
Alexis
Alexis

Alexis is passionate about understanding human nature and the relationship between body and mind. Whether through rehabilitation (physiotherapy), teaching yoga, or exploring the wilderness, his intentions remain the same: to offer experiences that help people connect with nature and with who they truly are. Because, according to him, that is where well-being resides.

Virginie
Virginie

Born at the foot of the Vercors mountains, the mountains were a place of renewal and exploration for me. First a dietician, then a naturopath, it is finally as a mountain guide that I accompany the most beautiful transformations. Whether it's a bivouac under the stars or an immersive hike, I offer you an adventure where you shed the superfluous to reconnect with what truly matters.

Management

Security

Your guides are state-certified and experienced in managing groups in wilderness environments. They know their routes very well and are trained to adapt to adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the guides retain sole discretion over the program and may modify it in case of safety concerns.

They also have a radio to be able to contact the emergency services, as well as a survival kit which they are able to use in case of emergency.

This does not replace the small personal first-aid kit you should have with you (a few plasters, a toothbrush, and other medical supplies you are used to using).
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Packing and group preparation, crossing the Col de la Perrière

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 7 km
    • Positive elevation gain 700 m
    • Negative elevation 700 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    The meeting point is at the Valpelouse car park , above Arvillard, at an altitude of 1700 m .

    We will start the day with a welcome and introduction: guide, participants, itinerary… Then we will do a quick equipment check before putting on our shoes and starting the walk.

    We will gradually gain altitude until we reach the Col de la Perrière (1979 m), from where there is a magnificent view of the Grands Moulins .

    Crossing the sources of the Gargoton , we will continue to the Presle mountain .

    In the late afternoon, we will set up our bivouac in a beautiful open space , on the edge of a small mountain lake.

    The program includes: setting up tents, preparing a meal together, then relaxing in the golden glow of the sunset , in a soothing setting.


    Day 1

Note

Some hikes pass near mountain lakes or rivers. Any swimming is at your own risk and is entirely outside the scope of your guide's expertise and intervention.

The program is given as an indication only; it is subject to change to adapt to the vagaries of the weather as well as the conditions of the mountain and the travelers.

Ultimately, the tour leader remains the sole judge of the program, which he may modify due to safety imperatives.

Similarly, the indications for stage times are given as a guide only.


Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2

Access

Departure
Val Pelouse - Arvillard
Day 1 : 11h00
End of stay
Val Pelouse - Arvillard
Day 3 - 15h00

We finish the trek between 3 and 4 pm, which allows us to be at Grenoble train station at 5 pm for those who come by train.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Grenoble

For your convenience, carpooling is offered at 10am at Grenoble train station.

It takes approximately one hour to travel from Grenoble to the starting point of the hike.


Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Enter "Val Pelouse 73110 Arvillard" into your GPS.

From northern France, travel to Chambery, then Pontcharra to access Arvillard.

From the south, take Valence, then Grenoble to reach Pontcharra and Arvillard.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. All meals
  2. Loan of all bivouac equipment (tent - mattress - sleeping bag - cooking pot), ideal if you are a beginner.
  3. All hikes are led by a state-certified mountain professional. The itinerary is adapted according to the weather and the group's skill level.
  4. Health and effort management tips for successful hiking
  5. Explanations and observations of nature, landscape, fauna, flora and mountain life

The price does not include

  1. Your transport to the start of the hike or Grenoble train station
  2. All drinks other than water
  3. Hiking snacks
  4. Your personal mountain equipment

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

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5/5
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Julien

july 2025
Translated from French
A superb mountain getaway, a real change of scenery, rejuvenating, with top-notch organization and exceptional views. Our guide, Alexis, adapted perfectly to the weather conditions and everyone's skill level, making the experience unique and unforgettable. Everything was done to ensure a magical stay.
Published on 29/07/2025
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Charles

july 2025
Translated from French
Great trek!
  • Charles
Published on 29/07/2025

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5/5
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Julien

july 2025
Translated from French
A superb mountain getaway, a real change of scenery, rejuvenating, with top-notch organization and exceptional views. Our guide, Alexis, adapted perfectly to the weather conditions and everyone's skill level, making the experience unique and unforgettable. Everything was done to ensure a magical stay.
Published on 29/07/2025
C

Charles

july 2025
Translated from French
Great trek!
  • Charles
Published on 29/07/2025
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