Snowshoe itinerary: Val Cenis le Haut trail option

Take this downhill route and let the winter forest envelop you, between pines and spruces, where wildlife is discreet under the snow.

Description

On the way down, the trees give way to the Dent Parrachée, while the Grand Roc Noir and Pointe du Châtelard offer a panorama of silent, grandiose mountains, to be savored step by step.

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
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access. The tour is free, but a valid lift pass is required to use the lifts.

Itinerary

• Distance 4.1km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 100m
• Negative gradient 250m
• Daily duration 01h45
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Marked itinerary N°4V
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1680m

Opening period

From 14/12 to 17/04 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

• Snowshoe itinerary: Val Cenis le Haut trail option_Val-Cenis (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Pets are not allowed on the lifts.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ Start the walk from the arrival station of the Val Cenis le Haut gondola, take the snowshoe trail and progress along the open section before entering the forest.
  2/ 0 h 20 - At the entrance to the forest, turn left on the downhill path to join a wider track at the next junction.
  3/ 0 h 30 - At this intersection, turn right to reach Le Châtel, passing the Altitude 1610 crossroads and following the signs for Chapelle Saint-Étienne.
  4/ 1 h 10 - From this junction, continue towards Lanslevillard -GR®5E Le Petit Bonheur - Chemin des sarrazins and follow the wide path until you reach La Lauzière.
  5/ 1 h 35 - At La Lauzière, head towards Lanslevillard, then turn right before the tunnel to reach the snow front and the Val Cenis le Haut gondola departure station.
  6/ 1 h 45 - Val Cenis le Haut Gondola departure station.