This is a great walk for the whole family, with children aged 7-8 and over who are used to walking. Allow around 2? hours' walk for a 3.9 km loop with 140 vertical metres.
How do I get to the start?
From Bourg Saint Maurice, drive to Les Chapieux and park your car there. Then take the shuttle bus (for a fee, tickets to be bought there or at the tourist office before you set off) to La Ville des Glaciers.
This is a hike through a legendary part of the Tour du Mont-Blanc, with a lovely panoramic view of the Aiguilles du Glacier and the possibility of seeing many marmots (which children are sure to love). You start your hike by following the path to the Mottets refuge, where you can have a snack and return down the car-free road for a loop. And if you like cheese, you can take home a piece of delicious Beaufort.
GPX route of the hike.
The Signal des Deux Têtes
This is the ultimate blueberry hike in Les Arcs. This hike also offers a beautiful view of the Haute Tarentaise. It is nonetheless difficult, covering 4.6 km with a 422 m climb.
How do I get to the start?
You start from Arc 1600, at the top of the Cachette chairlift.
You start your hike by admiring Mont Blanc, then cross the Malgovert forest to observe the Cembros pines and eat blueberries. You will climb up to the viewpoint on a wooden platform. To your left is the Aiguille Rouge and Mont Pourri, and you can then enjoy the beautiful panorama over the valley. You can then climb up to the Signal des Deux Têtes at an altitude of 2385m and then descend the other side.