GR®738 - Stage 3: Refuge de La Perrière - Refuge de La Pierre du Carre

The stage begins with a short ascent of the Frèche and Arpingon passes. The latter offers a remarkable panorama of the Grands Moulins foothills, La Lauzière and Mont Blanc. Continuing along the trail, you'll find the Férices refuge in a magnificent cirque, a veritable mineral conch. The Le Bens torrent marks the passage between Savoie and Isère. Long attached to the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, the Savoie didn't join France by referendum until 1860, and a few engraved markers (the fleur-de-lis on one side, the dauphin on the other) recall the history of these two departments. Then comes the Claran mountain pasture, a veritable blueberry nest, used for three generations by a family of transhumants and their 3,000 ewes.
When you arrive at the refuge, Guylain will open his doors and take care of you.

Recommended equipment :
Hiking shoes
Depending on the weather: hat or cap, sunscreen, sunglasses and/or rain gear, walking sticks, meat bag, flashlight, toiletries, warm fleece, hat in cool weather (windbreaker, Gore-Tex, etc.).
Rucksack with water bag or 2-liter water bottle
Snacks