Guided hike to the Trou de la Mouche in the Aravis mountains

Go for a challenging hike from the Combe de Paccaly to the Combe du Grand Crêt in the Aravis range and discover the Trou de la Mouche!

Book your activity

From€35
full day
Sporty
From 16 years-old and up

Practical information

6 hours of level T4 hiking in Switzerland or black path in France.

The trail is sometimes lacking and you may need to use your hands to make progress. Fairly exposed terrain, delicate grassy slopes, rocky slopes, easy névés.

Difference in altitude: +1000 m -1000 m

Maximum altitude: 2467 m

Activity requirements

You need to be in good physical condition to take part in this hike and practise a sporting activity for 4 to 5 hours a week.

Alpine experience is required.

Familiarity with exposed terrain and some ability to assess the terrain is recommended.

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund. The exact duration and itinerary of the activity are also weather-dependent.

In the event of bad weather, retreating may prove difficult.

Car pooling available (contact the guide).

Meeting point:
Parking de l’Arpettaz, Rte des Confins, 74220 La Clusaz
Spoken languages:French
Included
  • The costs of organisation and supervision by a professional mountain leader
Excluded
  • Picnic lunch
  • Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, etc.)
  • Travel from your home to the meeting point and back and dispersal
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking shoes with high uppers and grippy soles such as Vibram or trail shoes
  • Technical socks preferably without cotton
  • T-shirt, shorts or hiking trousers
  • 20 to 30L backpack
  • Thermal jacket with hood for cool temperatures
  • Rain jacket with breathable waterproof membrane and hood (depending on the weather forecast)
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Picnic
  • Snack
  • Water (1,5 L minimum)
  • First-aid kit with any personal treatments
  • Mobile phone to be kept switched on at all times (enter the number of the guide, don't forget to leave with a charged battery)
  • ID and health insurance card (or similar)
  • Survival blanket