Snowshoeing itinerary : Forts de l'Esseillon

Discover the Forts de l'Esseillon and let the trail guide you through history and the mountains.

Description

You, the hiker, advance step by step towards the Marie-Thérèse Redoubt, proud and austere, before Fort Victor-Emmanuel imposes itself on your gaze, dominating the valley like an immutable guardian. At every turn, the walk becomes a plunge into a fascinating heritage where fortifications and landscapes intertwine, offering a timeless journey you won't soon forget.

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. Follow safety instructions and do not venture off the marked routes in winter.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 7.6km
• Route type Round trip
• Elevation gain 270m
• Negative gradient 270m
• Daily duration 03h45
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1345m

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 : Forts de l'Esseillon_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/ From Bramans town hall, head towards La Norma and cross the village center. Continue straight on through Bramans until you reach the locality of Croix du Mollard Chez Nous.
  2/ 0 h 30 - At the intersection marked by a cross, take the central path, which descends slightly. Follow the wide track to the Route du Nant, passing the Ruisseau des Cascadelles.
  3/ 2 h - At Route du Nant, take advantage of the views of the Forts de l'Esseillon visible between the forest openings. Make a U-turn and return along the same path to Bramans town hall.
  5/ 3 h 45 - Bramans town hall.