Snowshoeing itinerary: Fennaz loop

This loop is a gentle introduction to snowshoeing, between open spaces and forest passages. Here, the mountains are peaceful and invite curiosity: on the fresh snow, the tracks of foxes and hares reveal the secret life of the woods in winter.

Description

An ideal way to take time to observe, listen and savor the silent magic of snow-covered nature.

Additional welcome

Find out about weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set off (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Equipment and clothing must be adapted to the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Respect safety instructions and do not venture off the marked routes in winter.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Village -2 km away
• 20 - 30 min from a train station by car
• 10 - 20 min walk to bus stop

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 3.9km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 100m
• Negative gradient 100m
• Daily duration 01h30
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°1
• Tricky passage This route crosses meadows. Without snow, it is not practicable.
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1380m

Opening period

From 15/12 to 01/04 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are provided for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Documents

• Snowshoeing itinerary: Fennaz loop_Val-Cenis (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement : No

Out of respect for wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ Leaving the Fennaz tennis court parking lot, cross the soccer pitch to join the groomed trails. Keep to the side of the path to respect the shared tracks, and continue to the first intersection.
  2/ 0 h 10 - At this junction, turn right onto the small ungroomed path and follow it until you reach the cross-country ski trails.
  3/ 0 h 20 - Continue on the footpath to reach the highest point of the loop, under the telephone line.
  4/ 0 h 50 - From this intersection, fork left onto the forest track. Cross the stream and continue on the groomed track until you reach the road.
  5/ 1 h 15 - Once you've crossed the road, take the track alongside it to return to the parking lot.
  6/ 1 h 30 - La Fennaz tennis court parking lot.