Click on the camera to view videosof hiking possibilities around Praz-sur-Arly.

There are over a hundred kilometres of marked footpaths starting in Praz sur Arly. From one-hour strolls to one or two day excursions, there is no lack of possibilities.

Consult our guidebook to see some of the nicest excursions. A “topo” guide is on sale at the Tourist Office (7,65 €) or in our online boutique. Each week our guides organize outings with different themes.

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If you wish to do a longer trip, consult the following site: The GR Tour of the Mont Blanc Area (in French only). This is a superb 160 km hiking tour lasting 6 to 10 days, starting in Praz sur Arly. The trail is accessible to all hikers. A “topo” guide exists, published by the French Federation of Pedestrian Excursions (ref. 044).

Overnight in a refuge :

Two refuges are open all summer in Praz-sur-Arly:
* Le Petit Tétras: Altitude restaurant, situated on the path of the “Grande Randonnée” Tour of the Mont Blanc Area , below the summit of the Crêt du Midi at 1700 metres. Open from mid-June to mid-September, lunchtime and evenings. Information and reservations : 06 62 49 99 21

* Plan de l’Are Gîte (1732 metres). This is a communal refuge. Reservations at the Tourist Office : 04 50 21 90 57

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This is the best way of discovering the mountains and their multiple activities in complete safety. The programme offers: hiking excursions, mini-raids, nature walks, climbing, canyoning... Professional guides will teach you all the secrets of our Alpine ranges so that you can improve your techniques and knowledge of the mountains.

76 rue Ambroise-Martin 74120 Megève.

Tel: 04 50 21 55 11. Fax: 04 50 21 55 03
Internet: http://www.guidesmegeve.com
Email: guides.megeve@wanadoo.fr

Medium-Altitude Mountain Activities :
* Half-day Hikes: 18 €, or full-day hikes: 27€
* Nature discovery hikes: flora, fauna, glaciers, animal tracks, orientation, etc.
* Mini-raids: 2 days with night in a refuge
* Raids over 7 days (Mont Blanc Tour)
* Mountain bike excursions (full or half day)

High-Altitude Mountain Activities :
* Climbing School
* Daily Group Classes (3 hours): 45 €/pers

* Canyoning (1/2 day, Tuesday and Thursday): 59 €/pers
* Via Ferrata (groups every Thursday): 75 €/pers

Rock climbing training courses:
* Glacier excursions (over one or two days)
* Mont Blanc training courses: 6 days (980€/pers)
* Group races (daily)

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Here again, the possibilities are vast, thanks to our dynamic Bike-Club. The Club has also produced a “topo” guide in the form of very detailed maps.

Discover the well-marked paths of the Green Diamond Circuit. Mountain bike maps are on sale at the Tourist Office or in our online boutique (6.9 €).

Sports Shops for bike rental in Praz:

* Olivry Sports    04 50 21 91 03
* Derby Sports    04 50 21 80 46

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There is also a climbing tower, opened in 2002, in the “Plaine des Belles”.
Cost: 3 € per person (2 hours).
An FFME or CAF licence is obligatory.
Information at the Tourist Office : 04 50 21 90 57.

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There are several recently equipped via-ferrata in the region. Click here to see a few we have selected near Praz sur Arly.