Snowshoeing itinerary: Tour du Suffet

Venture into this peaceful valley, where the Ambin stream leads you to the hamlet of Le Planay. Let yourself be enveloped by the soothing shade of the pine and larch trees, and stop at the Saint-Paul Chapel, a quiet witness to history.

Description

Here, every step brings you closer to nature, and the valley gently reveals its secrets.

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

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 9.2 km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 245m
• Negative gradient 245m
• Daily duration 04h00
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°5
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1785m

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

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: Tour du Suffet_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 Cernay hut, take the groomed trail on the left, which leads to the hamlet of Le Planay via La Villette.
  2/ 1 hr - At the Planay crossroads, continue on the small, ungroomed trail up through the forest toward Le Suffet, passing the crossroads at an elevation of 1,760 m.
  3/ 2 hrs 30 mins - From Le Suffet, follow the signs for Saint Pierre d'Extravache and take a wider path back to the hamlet of Le Planay.
  4/ 3 hrs - At Le Planay, follow the same route as before to return to the Cabane du Cernay.
  5/ 4 hrs - Cabane du Cernay.