Hiking Trail: Le Sapin Président (President Fir) - from Le Grand Arvet

A short stroll in the forest for families with toddlers to discover the famous President Fir.

Go hiking safely!

Walking time is approximate and does not take into account break times.

The topo/step-by-step description guides you generally but does not replace a 1/25,000 hiking map or other topoguides available in our tourist office!

In Sallanches, our Office of Guides & Leaders also offers a wide choice of outings accompanied by mountain professionals providing you with complete expertise on the environment and alpine nature, inquire at the tourist office to register.

Whatever your hike, check the weather before you go. Remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a cap or hat, a small first aid kit, as well as clothing suitable for your outing in your backpack. depending on the season and the forecast weather.

Departure: Grand Arvet car park after climbing the road suitable for vehicles by car from the top of the village of St Martin.

1. Above the car park, walk a little on the ledge and on the right you will see a sign announcing the small path which will lead you to the "Sapin Président".
2. Climb for around 10 minutes on this path to reach this majestic "King of the Forests", a superb 265-year-old coniferous tree, remarkable for its measurements: 47 m in height and 4.10 m in circumference (2011 figures)
   Very nice playground for children at an altitude of 1000 m.
3. Return by the same route