Snowshoe itinerary: Le Grand Cerf

From Sollières, set off through the pine forest and let your gaze wander over the Pointe de Bellecôte and the foothills of the Dent Parrachée. Pass through Sardières, with its church and open landscape, before returning to the village with its slate-roofed houses. A walk that combines nature, panoramic views, and heritage at every turn.

Description

Pass through Sardières, with its church and open countryside, before returning to the village with its slate roofs. A walk that combines nature, panoramic views, and cultural heritage at every turn.

Additional welcome

Check the weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set out (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Make sure your gear and clothing are appropriate for the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Follow safety instructions and do not stray from marked trails in winter.

Environments

• Forest location
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Isolated
• 20–30 minutes from an SNCF station by electric bike
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 9km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 310m
• Negative gradient 310m
• Daily duration 4:15
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Route 6
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1505m

Opening period

Daily from December 15 to April 1.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Adapted tourism

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Labels

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: Le Grand Cerf_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 the Église de Sollières, take the small access road between the houses to reach a trail. Turn left, then right after the Chapelle Saint-Sauveur, and continue on to Le Moulin.
  2 / 0h15 - At this crossroads, follow the signs for Sardières to reach Combe de l'Âne, passing through Le Zéro.
  3/ 0h40 - Once at Combe de l'Âne, take the Sardières - forest trail route to Le Grand Cerf via Chemin de la Chasse.
  4/ 1h20 - From Le Grand Cerf, continue toward Sardières through Les Grandes Geasses, then join the Ruisseau de Villeneuve.
  5/ 1h20 - At this intersection, continue toward Sardières and reach the Penet bend. Then join the D83 road and follow it carefully to Sardières - Église.
  6/ 2h15 - From the Sardières church, follow the same route as before to the Ruisseau de Villeneuve crossroads. Take the downhill path to the right to return to the Combe de l'Âne.
  7/ 3h30 - From the Combe de l'Âne, take the same route as on the way out to return to the Église de Sollières l'Endroit.
  8/ 4:15 - Church of Sollières l'Endroit